ᐅ Last chance to consider electrical provisions – ideas and tips

Created on: 15 Oct 2020 14:16

Piotr1981

Hello everyone,

The preliminary work (chasing/chiseling, etc.) for the electrical installation has started, for now only inside the house.
I still have the opportunity to consider "important" things and/or extras and would like to get tips, ideas, or suggestions from you.

What is already planned:

- Sufficient electrical outlets (in every corner)
- Duplex LAN Cat.7 and satellite connections in every room (except, of course, bathrooms, utility rooms, etc.)
- Connections for access points on both ground floor and upper floor
- Switches and room thermostats
- Preparation for electric roller shutters

I’m only looking for ideas, not exact placement.
Maybe you have some great suggestions to share.

Thanks...

Mycraft16 Oct 2020 08:54

#19

While the built-in radios from well-known switch and socket manufacturers are not inexpensive, their quality is generally on the lower end.

In comparison, the common portable Bluetooth speakers with radio function offer significantly better sound quality.

kati133716 Oct 2020 09:10

#20

My mother had a flush-mounted switch installed for a radio, and the radio itself is placed on top of the kitchen cabinet.
I really can't recommend that. She keeps getting frustrated because the radio is either too quiet, too loud, or tuned to the wrong station. And she always needs a ladder to change the settings.
Maybe less of a serious tip about construction and more of a little anecdote, but: Don’t do that. :P

Piotr198116 Oct 2020 09:14

#21

hanse987 schrieb:

Where will the network cabinet be located? If it’s going into the utility room anyway, you can also run a surface-mounted cable to the heating system there. You should also start thinking about the size and position of the network cabinet.

Recently, the outdoor access point for the terrace and garden has come up more often.

It will also go in the utility room. Fortunately, I have an electrician who has already given a lot of thought to these issues and pointed out a few things I hadn’t considered. For example, an access point in the garden—I would never have thought of that (at least not until your suggestion now). Thanks again for that.

AMNE3IA16 Oct 2020 09:16

#22

Mycraft schrieb:

The built-in car radios from well-known switch and socket manufacturers are not cheap, yet their quality tends to be on the lower side.

In comparison, typical portable Bluetooth speakers with radio deliver much better sound.

For this reason, we decided on built-in speakers with a network amplifier. The portable option is, of course, also possible. However, I believe that if you have the opportunity to install the speakers, you should definitely do so.

Piotr198116 Oct 2020 09:16

#23

gmt94 schrieb:

We still have an in-wall radio in the kitchen and main bathroom.

It looks like this.

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I currently have one of these in my apartment as well, but to be honest, I hardly ever use it.
My main audio sources are my phone/Spotify or the radio—connected through a soundbar, for example.
I think I will continue to rely on Sonos or similar systems in the future. However, some of my friends still use these built-in radios like "hulle."

Piotr198116 Oct 2020 09:18

#24

Mycraft schrieb:

- Decorative lighting indoors/outdoors... meaning cables at the appropriate locations.
- Two-way switches in bedrooms/hallways etc., if no modern electrical wiring is planned.
- Shading control.
- Garden irrigation and power supply for robotic lawn mowers.
- ...

Shading control is managed via a weather station.
I really find decorative lighting difficult. Window reveals are actually good spots – but somehow also a bit outdated.
I have planned floor sockets in two key locations where decoration or a Christmas tree might be placed.

ᐅ Last chance to consider electrical provisions – ideas and tips

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