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roadrun8718 Dec 2015 08:59We have now finished the floor plans, and the electrical planning phase is starting. I expect there will be quite a few pencils and erasers used.
Do you have any tips on things that are often forgotten or important points to watch out for?
The basis will be the Busch-Jäger Free@Home system. In the first step, I want to plan the power outlets, then gradually the rest.
Do you have any tips on things that are often forgotten or important points to watch out for?
The basis will be the Busch-Jäger Free@Home system. In the first step, I want to plan the power outlets, then gradually the rest.
Unfortunately, we forgot the connections for the sound system and are now frustrated that the cables are visibly exposed.
Otherwise, we planned the sockets and similar installations by marking them on the floor plan and then discussed them with the electrician during the shell construction phase.
Otherwise, we planned the sockets and similar installations by marking them on the floor plan and then discussed them with the electrician during the shell construction phase.
Always have at least one double outlet in every corner of each room... also on both sides of the bed in the bedroom... in every room 1x satellite and 2x network outlets; in the living room at least double that amount behind the TV, and there not three or four sockets but 8–10... remember the Christmas lights and plan at least one outlet at every window... in the kitchen at least two outlets in every corner, and under the sink / behind the fridge, also above the cabinets, at least two each... don’t forget outdoors: two outlets on the terrace, at the entrance area, and also on the opposite side of the house... you always need power outside sometimes... attic also outlets in every corner... in the utility room (HAR) outlets for all devices and additionally 2–3 spare ones
matthias8418 Dec 2015 09:11Hi, here are the points we have considered:
- Power outlet and network connection in the attic (in case we want to convert it later, for a home theater or hobby room)
- In-wall wiring for sound system in kitchen, living room, and dining room (5.1 surround in living room, 1 speaker in dining room, 1 in kitchen)
- Network = the future of television → We installed a network outlet everywhere we want to watch TV, for services like Amazon Prime or Netflix
- Two network connections in the children’s room (one near the TV area, one near the desk)
- Electrical preparation for carport (the electrician has already run a cable outside)
- Preparation for intercom system, doorbell, garden gate opener
- Two power outlets in the utility room, where router, NAS, patch panel, etc., will be placed
- Power outlet and network connection in the attic (in case we want to convert it later, for a home theater or hobby room)
- In-wall wiring for sound system in kitchen, living room, and dining room (5.1 surround in living room, 1 speaker in dining room, 1 in kitchen)
- Network = the future of television → We installed a network outlet everywhere we want to watch TV, for services like Amazon Prime or Netflix
- Two network connections in the children’s room (one near the TV area, one near the desk)
- Electrical preparation for carport (the electrician has already run a cable outside)
- Preparation for intercom system, doorbell, garden gate opener
- Two power outlets in the utility room, where router, NAS, patch panel, etc., will be placed
Hello,
I’m not familiar with the Bj system, so these are just my ideas from my own perspective.
We only planned the electrical installations after the shell construction was completed.
In our old apartment, we checked the power outlets to see which were practical and which were unnecessary.
We forgot to install a power outlet next to the front door.
Staircase: The light at the bottom can also be switched from the top, and the upper light can be switched from the bottom. Our electrician didn’t understand the purpose of this at all.
If you have satellite TV, make sure to properly install the potential equalization! This is often forgotten or done poorly.
Personally, I don’t have any regular switches in the house; everything is push-buttons with dimmers centralized in the distribution panel (home automation).
Something we find quite useful is that the garage light and garage door can be operated via push-buttons from inside the house.
The garage has both Ethernet and satellite connections—you never know.
Ethernet and satellite are installed in every room except the guest toilet and bathroom.
In the garage, there is a sub-distribution board where the external cables for lighting, the garage door, etc., are connected.
Outdoor lighting:
- We installed up-and-down light fixtures on the rendered façade.
- My neighbor lights his house from below. I prefer that. There’s no risk of dirt buildup, and somehow it looks really cool!
Best regards,
torsan
I’m not familiar with the Bj system, so these are just my ideas from my own perspective.
We only planned the electrical installations after the shell construction was completed.
In our old apartment, we checked the power outlets to see which were practical and which were unnecessary.
We forgot to install a power outlet next to the front door.
Staircase: The light at the bottom can also be switched from the top, and the upper light can be switched from the bottom. Our electrician didn’t understand the purpose of this at all.
If you have satellite TV, make sure to properly install the potential equalization! This is often forgotten or done poorly.
Personally, I don’t have any regular switches in the house; everything is push-buttons with dimmers centralized in the distribution panel (home automation).
Something we find quite useful is that the garage light and garage door can be operated via push-buttons from inside the house.
The garage has both Ethernet and satellite connections—you never know.
Ethernet and satellite are installed in every room except the guest toilet and bathroom.
In the garage, there is a sub-distribution board where the external cables for lighting, the garage door, etc., are connected.
Outdoor lighting:
- We installed up-and-down light fixtures on the rendered façade.
- My neighbor lights his house from below. I prefer that. There’s no risk of dirt buildup, and somehow it looks really cool!
Best regards,
torsan
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Sebastian7918 Dec 2015 10:32Cool, I also forgot to install a power outlet inside next to the front door, and the wall was already plastered – but I’ll cut a groove tomorrow, as it would annoy me a lot later.
Multimedia connections including speakers behind the TV/AV receiver are a must, but please, no excessive number of sockets where a media console or similar will be placed anyway. Use a good power strip and enjoy the cost savings. We only have two sockets there, but with speaker and network cables, there are two rows with a total of 12 socket holes...
We are also lighting the brickwork subtly with up/down lights, but the plaster facade will get two ground lights as well.
I can only recommend making a plan beforehand, but finalizing it during the shell construction phase, because that’s when your real spatial awareness starts!
Multimedia connections including speakers behind the TV/AV receiver are a must, but please, no excessive number of sockets where a media console or similar will be placed anyway. Use a good power strip and enjoy the cost savings. We only have two sockets there, but with speaker and network cables, there are two rows with a total of 12 socket holes...
We are also lighting the brickwork subtly with up/down lights, but the plaster facade will get two ground lights as well.
I can only recommend making a plan beforehand, but finalizing it during the shell construction phase, because that’s when your real spatial awareness starts!
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