ᐅ Floor outlet / floor box in the living room

Hello,

we are currently in the middle of planning the electrical installation and intend to install a floor box between the living room and dining room with power, 2 satellite connections (for a recording receiver), and possibly a LAN connection.

My electrician has not done something like this in a residential setting before and only knows one system (Tehalit UDS home complete UDKPQ06).

There are hundreds of kits and systems available online. However, I lack the expertise to research everything myself. Therefore, my question to you is: Has anyone installed something like this and can give me some advice?

Hello,

very interesting question.

I’d like to join in on this. Is an underfloor tank compatible with a hydronic underfloor heating system?

Would the screed thickness then possibly need to be increased?

Regards,

Dirk

Years ago, we decided to invest in two floor boxes (floor socket UDS-ZuHause with supply unit VQ06, device holder GBV3, protective earth sockets, etc. from TRADEX) for the conservatory. Visually excellent, only slightly raised, color-matched well, with the tiled cover aligned with the grout lines, and no distracting sockets in the conservatory glazing... Above all, very functional: in addition to the electrical wiring (three separate circuits to handle several high-power consumers like raclette grills without issues), there are also empty conduits for other cables, such as antenna, network, telephone, speakers, etc., enough space to install additional sockets, and the cover should even be load-bearing. Most importantly, no extension cords or power strips are needed around the area, avoiding potential hazards in the walkways...

... however, some of the initial concerns remain... in my opinion, the floor boxes are not truly protected against spillages from a tipped water bucket or a fallen floor vase.

The minimum installation depth is 95 mm. In our case, the floor construction was 160 mm (6.3 inches) from the subfloor to the surface of the finished floor, so there was plenty of space. We installed the FMW ceramic underfloor heating system; the boxes were cast in place, and the impact sound insulation was fully installed underneath.

I had floor boxes installed under the desks. They are called Ackermann GES4. Very elegant units, where the cover is inlaid with the floor covering—in my case, wood or tile—so they are practically invisible. This is no problem with a standard screed height and underfloor heating.

I just realized that I haven’t responded here yet.

We had the 8903-B floor tank installed. Completely made of stainless steel, compact and discreet. The lid is covered with tiles.

and cost / benefit factor? Was it worth it?