ᐅ Last chance to consider electrical provisions – ideas and tips

Since we do not have KNX, I have only installed a wind and rain sensor.
Take a look at Theben weather stations; they are compatible with smart home systems and can be mounted on the pole using an adapter.
Unfortunately, they are not exactly cheap.

AMNE3IA schrieb:

I installed my weather station at the top of the mast above the satellite dish. The weather station is about 0.5m (20 inches) above the ridge. This way, I get fairly accurate measurements. Since we have installed blinds with external slats almost everywhere, these should automatically roll up when the wind speed reaches a certain level.
The ideal location would of course be somewhere in the open. Since that is not possible in most cases, in my opinion the second-best option is above the roof ridge.
You are of course right. The satellite system on the roof looks terrible.
Unfortunately, there is no cable connection in our building area, and the maximum internet speed available is 50,000 (kbps / not specified).
So I had no choice but to install satellite.

I ran a 10mm² (about 8 AWG) H07V-U equipotential bonding conductor to the satellite mast.

Grounding is also required by regulations.
You can install a satellite system in various ways; if done properly, it can fit together well.
What I often see, however, is electricians who have no knowledge of satellite systems, let alone proper measuring equipment.

Besides the satellite system, I also installed a DAB antenna, which I currently don’t need because we stream radio over the internet. That works quite well, if only our provider could get their network stability sorted out.

This may sound old-fashioned, but I still prefer TV reception via satellite. Our internet connection is quite poor, as in the evenings we sometimes get only 2 Mbit from our 30,000 (kbps / not specified) line.

I installed LAN cables to every room, though today most things are done over Wi-Fi. A wired network really only makes sense at the TV and in the office. Better to invest the money in decent Wi-Fi coverage. Printers, laptops, even inverters all run over Wi-Fi.
Best regards, Patricck

fab101 schrieb:

As I said, I’m a fan of Wi-Fi, but of course, that’s a matter of personal preference.

I currently live in an apartment and have a high-end Fritzbox. I can practically see the Wi-Fi signal weakening from the living room, through the kitchen, and all the way to the office or bedroom. I was already wondering if there might be lead in the walls here. The Wi-Fi chip in my wife’s laptop also isn’t the best, so the connection to the NAS is not very fast. Even just opening RAW photos from our vacation takes ages. On my computer, directly connected via gigabit Ethernet to the switch, it’s lightning fast.

A little rant, but I would definitely consider wired Ethernet outlets in the most important rooms. Just look at gaming consoles—many games are 60GB+ and only offered as downloads, and I believe this trend will continue.

In my opinion, a good combination of wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi is key. I would definitely install Ethernet at TV locations, in the office, and the children’s rooms. Maybe also in the utility room and anywhere else where additional multimedia devices might be placed. The washing machine or smart fridge can then easily connect via Wi-Fi.

erazorlll schrieb:

Just look at consoles, many games are over 60GB (2.4GB) and are now only offered as downloads, and I believe this trend will continue.

For example, my pre-ordered PlayStation 5 doesn’t have a disk drive at all anymore! Everything is done solely through downloads now.