Silence, dim light from a candle, crackling of a fireplace - this is certainly a bewitching picture, but in the modern world it is quite short-lived and impractical. Today it is difficult to imagine a home in which there would be no electricity. Technological progress is relentless, gas stoves are replaced by induction panels, gadgets require regular recharging, and in general it is difficult to imagine life without artificial lighting. Therefore, it is so important to take care of high-quality wiring in the house.
It doesn’t matter at all whether you have moved to a newly built dwelling or have you decided to renew the wiring in an already lived-in apartment - it is important to first design the power supply of the house. And here you can not rely only on your own preferences and intuition, you need to know what principles and rules to follow. You can turn to specialists or do everything yourself, using the detailed diagrams and tips presented in this section.
Step-by-step instructions will help even an inexperienced homeowner to understand all the intricacies of the issue and not to miss important details, which, incidentally, are many in this matter. And the photos will demonstrate the whole process: from the layout of the wiring in the house to the implementation of the project.
And "let there be light!"
How to connect a dimmer yourself
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Dimmer for LEDs and LED lamps for 220 V
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Do it yourself do-it-yourself switch
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Overview of existing types of sockets and switches
The modern market of electrical goods offers a large number of types of sockets and switches for various purposes, performance and quality. For the correct and safe operation of such electrical equipment, you need to be able to choose a model for each specific case.Not the last place in the choice is the manufacturer of electrical goods and materials used in the manufacture of sockets and ...
How to choose an RCD for an apartment and a private house: analysis of the main characteristics of the device
According to the EMP, residential facilities must be connected to the power supply network through a residual current device (RCD). Any electrician will tell you that this device must be chosen very carefully. How exactly to do it and why it is so important - we’ll talk about this now. ...
How to connect a three-key lighting switch
The advantage of the three-key switch is that it can be used to adjust the intensity of lighting in the room. Such a switch is used in long corridors, in rooms with several levels of lamps, as well as in cases where lighting is controlled from one point in several separate places. For example, in ...
Requirements and installation features of sockets and switches in the apartment
Electric sockets switches - a necessary element in any apartment. Installation of such parts requires compliance with conditions for height, distance and others. The basic rules are relevant for the location and installation of sockets and switches in various rooms, and the design of these elements is also important in the living space. ...
We choose pipes for electrical wiring, taking into account the characteristics of the product and the building
The main cause of fires due to a short circuit is the use of outdated technology for wiring without protective pipes. If you plan to repair a room or a house, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with modern requirements and ways to ensure safety. ...
How to connect LED strips together
Today we can see beautiful LED light-emitting diodes in many places: on the facades of buildings, shops, boutiques, supermarkets, etc. They blink with colorful or one-color bright lights, illuminating billboards and billboards. Such LED strips can be of various sizes and take various forms, as well as create ...
How to connect a difavtomat according to the scheme and why is it necessary
The development of protection technology in electric networks for various purposes has led to the emergence of a convenient and practical device - a differential circuit breaker. The status of a practical device difavtomat deserves due to the combination of several protective functions. Unlike narrow profile devices used to protect against specific phenomena in the electrical ...