ᐅ What would you do differently in your next house build?

Created on: 17 Feb 2018 09:44
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Username_wahl
What would you do differently in your next house build? (For us, there won’t be a next time, but I think beginners can benefit from our experience.) Please stay on topic and avoid lengthy discussions (feel free to start a new thread for that)!

I’ll start:
* Electrician: A network connection in every room isn’t necessary; nowadays everyone uses Wi-Fi, which is perfectly sufficient.
* Us: OK, then we’ll install one network connection per floor where the TV is going, you have to save somewhere.
* Result: At the network outlet, we get 50 Mbit/s, Wi-Fi with a repeater around 20, sometimes only about 5, Powerline adapters around 25. It’s enough for me, but the kids are disappointed. I followed all the usual advice.
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Joedreck
19 Feb 2018 15:31
The conservatory is not a traditional one. It is a freestanding structure, not directly attached, and therefore not heated. I don’t want to leave any electronics there. That’s why I use portable Bluetooth speakers. Old buildings mean compromises.
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Maria16
19 Feb 2018 15:40
11ant schrieb:
I can't really imagine anything useful here either: how are outlets supposed to not obstruct the reveals; and why would you specifically need them there?

By placing them on the side of a double casement window that opens secondarily. We had that once; holiday decorations rarely hung there, but due to the location near the sofa, a phone or laptop was regularly placed there.
Basti270919 Feb 2018 15:40
11ant schrieb:


I can’t really imagine anything useful about that either: how are the sockets in reveals supposed to not obstruct the opening; and why exactly would you need them there?

The sockets themselves don’t obstruct the opening. Even with a standard plug, it’s okay. It was sold to us as a great invention for Christmas lighting. It’s quite practical if you don’t want to run three extension cords all the way to the window... but if you add a timer switch in between, it can get a bit bulky...
11ant19 Feb 2018 15:59
Just: why not better in the window sill rather than in the reveal?
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Steffen80
19 Feb 2018 16:47
Basti2709 schrieb:
The sockets themselves don’t obstruct opening. It’s still okay with a standard plug. We were sold this as a great invention for Christmas lights. It’s also quite practical if you don’t want to run three distribution boxes all the way to the window… but if you add a timer switch in between, it can quickly become a hassle…

Keyword KNX
andimann19 Feb 2018 16:55
Hello,
Steffen80 schrieb:
Keyword KNX

That was the system you spent 400 hours (!!) learning and then did the programming yourself, right?

You really have to have the time for that, which is why only a few people do it.

The playful side of me misses KNX, but the realist in me is relieved not to have it. I simply wouldn’t have the time to deal with it.

There are a few applications I could use it for (venetian blinds, roller shutters, outdoor lighting). But life is pretty good with a simple solution, too...

Keep it simple and enjoy your time...

Best regards,
Andreas