Connecting double outlet

do you think of your own home?Consumer or thriftily?When in the kitchen water dripping from a faucet, and when you turn on the light or using sockets sparks - live in such a house is not very nice, and even dangerous.Cope with many work at home you can own, if armed with the necessary tools and get acquainted with the work rules.Today there will be the installation of a double socket.The point is simple, but very responsible.

double outlet Surely every person, even a child knows that is an outlet for what it is.Without electricity it is impossible to imagine our life and if the outlet is not working, then include iron, hair dryer and refrigerator will not succeed.

What is the outlet

socket consists of several parts.The one that we can see - an external body, and the "heart" or working part socket hidden in the depth of the wall.The working part is connected to the electric wires extending in the wall of the terminals, which are further wrapped with several layers of electrical tape (for safety and reliability during operation).Everything is simple and clear, if you look at a standard power outlet and wiring.But as you know, the world does not stand still, and with it everything changes.It can be said about outlets, to replace standard devices to connect to the mains electrical appliances came more sophisticated design.To cope with their own connection, you need to know not only the scheme, but also the types of outlets.Let us examine this issue in greater detail.

sockets are divided into these types:

• invoice socket - intended to connect to the open wiring.Mounted directly on the wall of a wooden support (at least - plastic) in the space provided.Such outlet - an outdated version, they can be found in apartment buildings "Khrushchev" and "Stalinka", as well as in villages and country houses;
• hidden or built-in socket is designed for connecting the internal wiring.The name speaks for itself - the socket is mounted in a specially prepared recess and connected to the electrical wiring;
• device with terminal clamp - screw, convenient to connect, because the electrically simply clamped between the plates and the screw is screwed.Convenient, fast and reliable;
• key clip - fix will have contact by a spring, which is located on the terminal.If you click on the special button, the plates move apart, to be able to connect, hold down the plate, tightly grasping the contact wires.

If you decide to replace the outlet in a residential area, it is best to give preference to an outlet with a clamp and screw.

connection types If all is clear, when you select outlets should pay attention to single and double sockets.For example, the double outer socket can be installed even in one nest (Escutcheon) or different - niche designed for installation of several outlets.For example, a double inner socket can be connected either in one or in two Escutcheon, which are interconnected or are located close to each other (on the web with the conductors connected in parallel).

Appointment outlets - it is also important in the choice of this device.Thus, one can see a sales outlet for indoor as well as outdoor.

types of sockets and their designation:

• socket for the street - the housing is protected against moisture and dust.The degree of protection such socket marked designation: IP 55 - from water and dust protection.Equipped with an additional cover, so that the plug socket is not damaged by water or debris;
• socket for rooms with high humidity (bath, sauna, kitchen, bathroom) - fitted body that protects the socket from moisture and water droplets.Marking this outlet just below - IP 44;
• socket with additional functions - it is the ejector plug and grounding.As soon as the need to remove the appliance plug from the socket by pulling it, trigger springs located within the socket body and the plug is easily out of the slot.It is very convenient, as well as prolonging the life of the socket.Grounding - on socket housing output grounding contacts which must be connected to the grounding conductor.Such outlet and protect the user from electrical currents piercing that can "go out" on the plastic housing;
• closed outlet - are indispensable for homes where small children live.To establish security and each time the appliance is not to extract it, and then insert back, it is desirable to set the outlet closed.In her opening hidden from prying eyes blinds (they can move away when you turn on the appliance).If a child wants to insert a nail into a wall outlet or other object, nothing terrible will happen, the hole will remain closed as the shutter opens only when pressed simultaneously;
• programmed socket - to enable or disable the device is equipped with a timer that can be programmed for the duration of the work.For example, if you set a timer for 3 hours, after this time by an electrical appliance yourself disconnected from the power supply.It is very useful if, for example, in the morning rush, you forgot to turn off the curling iron or iron.

Dual socket.Photo

And a few words about the design of sockets.In recent years, these simple devices have changed a lot, you can choose an outlet for interior spaces, hide, or vice versa, it is advantageous to emphasize this important and indispensable element.

socket double bill:

How to connect the double outlet

Let us first consider the standard scheme of the socket connection to have a general idea of ​​the scope of work:

• must be disconnected from electrical wires, it needs to open the switchboard and disconnect the plug(unscrew or lower toggle switch down).If you do it the first time, it is best to carry out this work in rubber gloves;
• now need to make sure everything is done correctly and you make sure that there is no current.This can be a simple and banal way - plug it in any electrical device: a table lamp or a hair dryer.If the lamp is not lit, and the hair dryer is not enabled, then you can start working.Or do this: check the current special indicator;
• armed with a screwdriver, unscrew the plastic cover socket to remove the mounting clips and gently pull the working part of the socket;
• at this time can be gently, so that nothing is damaged, remove the old wires;
• if there Escutcheon (box in the wall), then this is the place you need a good clean or even replace the old box for a new one.Put the best basis for fixing the socket on the alabaster or plaster solution.In order not to damage the wires, they are best pre-extract;
• preparation of electrical wires to the fixation - cut the wire to the desired length, usually 7-10 cm, remove the sheath, we clean the ends with a sharp knife to a couple of centimeters, if needed - will have to solder the ends.Everything is now possible to connect the wires to the terminals operating on the outlet;
• bends the wire, insert them in a box, then to "plant" the core outlet and attach it to the Escutcheon with screws.If your outlet is different design - a wobbly legs, the working part of the socket is securely "sitting" in a niche and not loose;
• all, with the main work we managed - then you need to install the frame, lock the screws and plugs can be included on the panel to check the work.

Wiring normal and double outlet:

It seems to be simple and clear, but when it comes down to it, it turns out that is not so easy.So, in order to connect the outlet you have no questions, these tips will help you to quickly deal with the problem:

• if the ground wire in your house is not, then the work is simplified, since in this case it does not matter, how to connect to thewire terminals (phase and zero).You just need to connect the wires, without sharing anything;
• if your apartment is ground, then connected the wires will not be 2, and 3. The task is somewhat complicated, because you need to understand how to choose the cable and connect it right.For convenience, each posting dressed in a colored envelope.White, red or brown wire - it is always a phase, black, blue or blue - zero, green or yellow - a "land";
• what is the difference of ordinary sockets and grounding: a wire to the grounding cable must be connected to the terminal appendages (antennae), which go beyond the socket housing;
• connect wires to the terminal terminals (screw) you can either stretch it between two plates or wrap the ring clockwise to the side where the screw is screwed;
• we clean the ends of the wires according to the rules.The most acceptable way - is to use a special tool to remove the coil, which is not a bite wire.Not every owner has a tool at home, so we will do everything well, but with the help of available tools.To remove gently winding, need a knife and pliers.First, a sharp knife clipped winding round, carefully remove.If the wire is solid, the insulation should be cut as if you're going to sharpen a pencil.Make the most of it carefully so as not to break the wire itself.The stripped portion of the cable should be soldered to extend the life of the socket.

Now when connecting to a standard wall outlet rules everything became clear, we can proceed to a more complicated problem - installing double sockets.

double outlet can be a grounded or connected directly without a ground wire.

How to install a double outlet.Subtleties of operation:

1. Dual Outlet is a monolithic body with two main blocks.Connectors have a socket is also 2, but it must be installed in an ordinary Escutcheon.
2. Total current when connecting any electrical appliance should not exceed 10-16 A. If this condition is not met for a double socket, it is better not to create such a situation and do not expose themselves to danger.
3. Before you start you need to prepare the site for installation of the socket, to think, where will take place the electric cable, lead wires and set in advance in the wall (make indentations) Enclosures.In addition, the need to buy sockets, suitable for interior space.
4. off in the electrical machines (unscrew or omit the switch down).This is not stopping, immediately check to see if there is current in the socket.The standard way to test - using a special device - milliammeter.If you have such was not, then you can simply turn on any electrical appliance into the outlet and make sure that the current does not flow.
5. Now carefully inspect the double socket.It needs to be disassembled, unscrew the screws and remove the cover.You will see the heart of the socket - or mechanism.With him and the need to work - that is, connecting with a double outlet.
6. laid bare wire 1 cm. Using a sharp knife, remove the part of the tape so as not to damage the wire.
7. feature double connection sockets that need to simultaneously connect 2 outlet to a single wiring line.We conclude that we need to connect the audio socket to select 6 wires, and to pave the trail of the second 3-wire (core).
8. As a result of this work will turn out that the outlet, which is closer to the power source, assumes the voltage and loop (ie if - the power strip), passes it on to the second source - that is, the second outlet.When connecting
9. not need to invent anything wires, as colors of the wires are always standard.That is, if you see a black (red / brown) transactions, it will phase zero - cyan (blue) and green or yellow - ground wire.Do the following: to the extreme terminals can be connected "zero" / "phase", the central terminal - only the ground wire (green / yellow winding).
10. If you are afraid of something confused, use the special screwdriver with an indicator, it shows which phase is where.
11. test yourself, you eliminate ignition wiring, short-circuit and oxidation of the metal wires.
12. possible to ensure full electrical outlet works only if the inseparable wire and connection is performed using the branch electrical wires.
13. If you did everything correctly, at this stage it is possible to tighten the screws and attach the socket itself.To do this, firmly fixed in the recess of the work, fasten fasteners and only after that you can install trim (decorative element).
14. To attach the decorative part of the outlet, use a pencil and using a spirit level mark on the wall line.The only way to do the job properly and efficiently.
15. Because the pad is very fragile, then screwing the screws strongly they do not lock, the cover is not broke.

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