Hi, we had our electrical consultation on Friday to discuss where everything should be installed.
Attached is a plan showing how we planned it with the electrician. Almost all our wishes were included; there were hardly any suggestions for improvement.
In the pictures, the power outlets are marked in orange.
For internet/telephone, we only have 2 lines. He wanted to charge 108€ per outlet for more lines, so we are now doing it ourselves, meaning there will be an internet connection in every room.
Living room: 4-2-4 power outlets plus TV, and 2 plus another 2 outlets.
Hallway: 1 outlet at the front and at the back, plus a telephone connection.
Utility room: besides the appliances themselves, for washing machine and dryer there are 2 individual outlets.
Guest WC: 1 outlet.
Home office: 3 power outlets plus telephone and TV, and 2 times 1 outlet.
Upstairs:
Children’s rooms: 3 outlets plus TV and 2 times 2 outlets.
Dressing room: 2 individual outlets in the middle at the top (for Ikea Pax light). Also, the light switch for the bedroom is in the dressing room... is that a good setup? (Red dot-arrow)
Bedroom: 3 outlets plus TV, and next to the bed, 3 outlets on each side (would it be better to have these lower or slightly higher so they are above the bedside table? Since baby monitors, phones, etc. are plugged in daily.)
Storage room: 2 individual outlets.
Bathroom: 2 outlets on the left side of the vanity wall. Additionally, a ceiling light in front of the shower. Are there any suggestions for improvement here? Should one outlet be left there with a spotlight that shines into the shower, or use that one outlet to install LED spots in the ceiling?
Hallway at the back: 1 outlet.
So, now the pictures follow, which hopefully are clear.
I would appreciate your feedback and suggestions for improvements.
Attached is a plan showing how we planned it with the electrician. Almost all our wishes were included; there were hardly any suggestions for improvement.
In the pictures, the power outlets are marked in orange.
For internet/telephone, we only have 2 lines. He wanted to charge 108€ per outlet for more lines, so we are now doing it ourselves, meaning there will be an internet connection in every room.
Living room: 4-2-4 power outlets plus TV, and 2 plus another 2 outlets.
Hallway: 1 outlet at the front and at the back, plus a telephone connection.
Utility room: besides the appliances themselves, for washing machine and dryer there are 2 individual outlets.
Guest WC: 1 outlet.
Home office: 3 power outlets plus telephone and TV, and 2 times 1 outlet.
Upstairs:
Children’s rooms: 3 outlets plus TV and 2 times 2 outlets.
Dressing room: 2 individual outlets in the middle at the top (for Ikea Pax light). Also, the light switch for the bedroom is in the dressing room... is that a good setup? (Red dot-arrow)
Bedroom: 3 outlets plus TV, and next to the bed, 3 outlets on each side (would it be better to have these lower or slightly higher so they are above the bedside table? Since baby monitors, phones, etc. are plugged in daily.)
Storage room: 2 individual outlets.
Bathroom: 2 outlets on the left side of the vanity wall. Additionally, a ceiling light in front of the shower. Are there any suggestions for improvement here? Should one outlet be left there with a spotlight that shines into the shower, or use that one outlet to install LED spots in the ceiling?
Hallway at the back: 1 outlet.
So, now the pictures follow, which hopefully are clear.
I would appreciate your feedback and suggestions for improvements.
305er schrieb:
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What do you generally think about the idea of installing an outlet outside under the roof for Christmas decorations on the roof?Then install a triple socket with a switch on the ground floor
And also provide a cable trunking strip along the gable
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readytorumble29 Aug 2017 12:06What I also find practical:
We have the freezer in the utility room protected by its own RCD/MCB. Reason: In case the RCD trips during a longer absence, at least the freezer still has power.
We have the freezer in the utility room protected by its own RCD/MCB. Reason: In case the RCD trips during a longer absence, at least the freezer still has power.
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Knallkörper29 Aug 2017 12:15readytorumble schrieb:
In case the RCD trips during an extended absenceThat sounds quite far-fetched.
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readytorumble29 Aug 2017 12:30Knallkörper schrieb:
That sounds quite contrived.Why?
We simulate presence during an absence, so several devices are active when we are not there. Therefore, I consider it realistic that a fault or something similar might occasionally trip the RCD (residual current device).
I should also mention that we are away for about 80-100 days per year.
I can’t even remember the last time a fuse or circuit breaker tripped at our place.
The stove needs to be protected by its own circuit, and the oven should be as well. Although modern appliances rarely draw more than 1kW during normal operation, they are still rated for up to 3.6kW.
The stove needs to be protected by its own circuit, and the oven should be as well. Although modern appliances rarely draw more than 1kW during normal operation, they are still rated for up to 3.6kW.
Knallkörper schrieb:
For me, KNX is not convincing when it comes to the cost-benefit ratio.But KNX is not the topic here.
305er schrieb:
And I think I need more than just one outlet by the window.More likely outside rather than inside by the window.
305er schrieb:
What do you generally think about the idea of placing an outlet outside under the roof overhang,I now have three installed in the roof eaves. I find that quite useful... especially if you don’t want to run kilometers (miles) of cables or use multiple extension cords on the few outdoor outlets.
305er schrieb:
Isn’t the cooktop actually more important?Only if they are separated. Usually, the oven and cooktop are stacked, so there is just one connection for both.
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