Hello everyone,
how did you approach the topic of electrical installations? How many sockets/power outlets did you plan for, and where? The homeowner has calculated a certain amount, but I believe that won’t be sufficient.
how did you approach the topic of electrical installations? How many sockets/power outlets did you plan for, and where? The homeowner has calculated a certain amount, but I believe that won’t be sufficient.
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Daniel-Sp29 Sep 2020 15:08If children are already present or planned, include a double network socket in their rooms. In a home office, consider having two (I only have one and miss having the second).
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nordanney29 Sep 2020 15:18I count 48 power outlets throughout the entire house. I would at least double that. You can never have enough.
For example, the living room. You have 10 outlets and one TV socket (satellite?). What is usually connected? Dual satellite receiver – already missing one connection. Smart TV with network connection – you can't connect that directly, only via Wi-Fi (which I don’t recommend in a new build). TV/Receiver/Blu-ray player/Soundbar or amplifier/PlayStation – that’s 6 outlets gone. Hi-fi system, CD player, or similar, floor lamp, telephone (which I would only connect via network sockets nowadays), small lamp on the sideboard or windowsill, Alexa device, digital photo frame, phone charger…
For example, the bedroom. You have 6 outlets and one TV socket. Waterbed plus small lamp on the bedside table plus everyone’s phone charger and/or alarm clock, and already the six outlets, spread across the whole room, are all used. What about a nice floor lamp for cozy lighting? Or lighting for the wardrobe? Or and so on.
For instance, in my 70 sqm (750 sq ft) of actual living space (without balcony), I have almost one outlet per square meter. In a typical single-family home, 100 outlets are not a big problem—unless you want to rely on multiple power strips.
Others have already covered enough about network connections, wall lamps, jamb boxes, etc.
For example, the living room. You have 10 outlets and one TV socket (satellite?). What is usually connected? Dual satellite receiver – already missing one connection. Smart TV with network connection – you can't connect that directly, only via Wi-Fi (which I don’t recommend in a new build). TV/Receiver/Blu-ray player/Soundbar or amplifier/PlayStation – that’s 6 outlets gone. Hi-fi system, CD player, or similar, floor lamp, telephone (which I would only connect via network sockets nowadays), small lamp on the sideboard or windowsill, Alexa device, digital photo frame, phone charger…
For example, the bedroom. You have 6 outlets and one TV socket. Waterbed plus small lamp on the bedside table plus everyone’s phone charger and/or alarm clock, and already the six outlets, spread across the whole room, are all used. What about a nice floor lamp for cozy lighting? Or lighting for the wardrobe? Or and so on.
For instance, in my 70 sqm (750 sq ft) of actual living space (without balcony), I have almost one outlet per square meter. In a typical single-family home, 100 outlets are not a big problem—unless you want to rely on multiple power strips.
Others have already covered enough about network connections, wall lamps, jamb boxes, etc.
Regarding lighting, it occurs to me that you could install switched outlets for floor lamps.
For the exterior, you will need lighting by the front door and on the terrace. Do you want a doorbell or a video/intercom system at the entrance?
On the topic of telecommunications:
What type of internet connection do you have? Fiber optic, cable, or VDSL? Usually, all connection types end in the utility room. Ideally, the (multifunction) router is located there as well. After the router, a network switch connects the router to all Ethernet cables. The Ethernet cables run to the desired rooms. Personally, I would install a double network outlet in every room. In locations where one double outlet is already not enough, install two. For each floor, I would recommend installing a Wi-Fi access point, preferably mounted on the ceiling. There is no need for power at that location because these devices can be powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE). In your utility room, either a PoE injector per access point or, if you have many PoE devices, a PoE switch should be installed. Rooms that might become a hobby room or a garage in the future should be connected with conduit to easily run network cables later. A general tip worth mentioning: network cables can be replaced if installed inside conduits! If you have a DECT phone, it can usually be registered directly with the router. DECT has a longer range than Wi-Fi, which will cover the whole house. Alternatively, devices like a Gigaset Go Box can be plugged into any network outlet in the house, allowing you to register your DECT devices there. If you have an old analog phone, you can repurpose the network wiring for it. Otherwise, IP phones that connect via the network are available today.
Regarding TV, you could debate whether to install wired connections or to switch entirely to IPTV. Everyone has their preferences, but traditional TV as we know it is increasingly becoming obsolete.
For the exterior, you will need lighting by the front door and on the terrace. Do you want a doorbell or a video/intercom system at the entrance?
On the topic of telecommunications:
What type of internet connection do you have? Fiber optic, cable, or VDSL? Usually, all connection types end in the utility room. Ideally, the (multifunction) router is located there as well. After the router, a network switch connects the router to all Ethernet cables. The Ethernet cables run to the desired rooms. Personally, I would install a double network outlet in every room. In locations where one double outlet is already not enough, install two. For each floor, I would recommend installing a Wi-Fi access point, preferably mounted on the ceiling. There is no need for power at that location because these devices can be powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE). In your utility room, either a PoE injector per access point or, if you have many PoE devices, a PoE switch should be installed. Rooms that might become a hobby room or a garage in the future should be connected with conduit to easily run network cables later. A general tip worth mentioning: network cables can be replaced if installed inside conduits! If you have a DECT phone, it can usually be registered directly with the router. DECT has a longer range than Wi-Fi, which will cover the whole house. Alternatively, devices like a Gigaset Go Box can be plugged into any network outlet in the house, allowing you to register your DECT devices there. If you have an old analog phone, you can repurpose the network wiring for it. Otherwise, IP phones that connect via the network are available today.
Regarding TV, you could debate whether to install wired connections or to switch entirely to IPTV. Everyone has their preferences, but traditional TV as we know it is increasingly becoming obsolete.
Many of the outdoor sockets can be switched, but in my opinion, this is not necessary. Burglars nowadays use cordless tools. I couldn’t find any place in the house where a switch would have made sense. If we ever put up outdoor Christmas lights, we’ll use a remote switch.
When planning, you should consider where the furniture will be placed. In the bedroom, I find it practical to have outlets at or above the nightstand, so they are easily accessible, rather than just above the floor. You will receive the kitchen layout when purchasing the kitchen. Think about how you move through the house and from which locations you want to control the lighting.
When planning, you should consider where the furniture will be placed. In the bedroom, I find it practical to have outlets at or above the nightstand, so they are easily accessible, rather than just above the floor. You will receive the kitchen layout when purchasing the kitchen. Think about how you move through the house and from which locations you want to control the lighting.
Search for RAL-RG 678 online; it provides a rough guideline for the minimum required equipment.
Go through your current apartment. Where are sockets missing, where would they fit, and so on.
Then take your house floor plan, for example, the kitchen: Where should appliances be permanently placed, such as coffee machines, Thermomix, and others.
A tip from our expert: add more sockets everywhere, upgrading from double to triple outlets where possible.
Light switches are similar. Lights should be controllable next to the bed, at doorways, and perhaps also beside the sofa. Walk through the flow of the rooms. Possibly consider motion sensors in the hallway—when your hands are full, the light turns on automatically.
For outdoor sockets, we have three on each side of the house and more on the terrace—for holiday lights, tools, battery chargers, and so on. The principle is better to have them than to need them.
Satellite connections, if available, for every device or potential device.
LAN connections in the living room, children’s room, office, and bedroom.
Go through your current apartment. Where are sockets missing, where would they fit, and so on.
Then take your house floor plan, for example, the kitchen: Where should appliances be permanently placed, such as coffee machines, Thermomix, and others.
A tip from our expert: add more sockets everywhere, upgrading from double to triple outlets where possible.
Light switches are similar. Lights should be controllable next to the bed, at doorways, and perhaps also beside the sofa. Walk through the flow of the rooms. Possibly consider motion sensors in the hallway—when your hands are full, the light turns on automatically.
For outdoor sockets, we have three on each side of the house and more on the terrace—for holiday lights, tools, battery chargers, and so on. The principle is better to have them than to need them.
Satellite connections, if available, for every device or potential device.
LAN connections in the living room, children’s room, office, and bedroom.
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pagoni202029 Sep 2020 18:49hanse987 schrieb:
Regarding telecommunications.
What type of internet connection do you have? Fiber optic, cable, VDSL? Usually, each type of connection arrives at the utility room in the house. Ideally, the (multifunction) router is located there as well. After the router, a switch is installed to connect the router to all network cables. The network cables then run to the desired rooms. Personally, I would install a double network outlet in every room. In places where one double outlet is clearly not enough from the start, install two outlets right away. I would also recommend placing one Wi-Fi access point per floor, preferably mounted on the ceiling. There is no need to provide power there, as these devices can be powered via PoE (Power over Ethernet). In your utility room, either a PoE injector per access point or a PoE switch should be installed if there are more PoE devices. For rooms that might be used in the future as a hobby room or garage, I would install empty conduits to allow for future network cables to be laid there as well. A general point to remember: network cables can be replaced if they are installed within empty conduits! If you have a DECT phone, it can usually be connected directly to the router. The range of DECT is generally greater than Wi-Fi, so one base station should cover the entire house. Alternatively, you can use a device such as a Gigaset Go Box, which connects to a network outlet somewhere in the house and allows you to register your DECT handsets there. If you still have an old analog phone, you can repurpose the network wiring for it. Otherwise, nowadays there are IP phones that operate via the network.
Regarding TV, it is debatable whether to install traditional cabling nowadays or switch directly to IPTV. Everyone has their preferences, but traditional TV as we know it is becoming somewhat outdated.@hanse987 - Thanks for the detailed description! You seem to be the expert, so I’m reaching out to you with my question:
In our planned two-story house, which will be occupied by two people, I want to install a sufficient standard setup for Wi-Fi; nothing more, nothing less.
My plan is to have the router in the utility room, with a switch next to it. From there, I will run one LAN cable to each TV outlet and install a LAN jack by each TV. Additionally, I’ll run one cable to the upper floor to the planned access point (for example, mounted on the ceiling) to provide Wi-Fi coverage for the upper floor. To be completely sure, I will also run one LAN cable to the other corner of the upper floor and one LAN cable to the other corner of the ground floor.
Would this be enough for Wi-Fi coverage?
Our laptops no longer have LAN ports, and even the printer runs on Wi-Fi. The internet speed will be around 100 Mbit/s (100 Mbps), and visitors will use Wi-Fi exclusively.
I would like to avoid a satellite dish. Does IPTV provide basically the same channels as satellite?
For telephony, I plan to use DECT phones or phones directly connected to the router, or alternatively, I will install a cable or empty conduit to the desired location.
Thanks in advance!
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