How to place the sockets and switches in the house

When you have to untangle the wires to connect extension cords to connect whether the refrigerator, television, washing machine or any other equipment, it creates certain inconveniences person.To avoid this, it is necessary to approach the placement of outlets and switches with the utmost seriousness.

Introduction

How much you need to install them and where better to do it?

For these works there is a special scheme - plan the placement electrical connection devices.

order to establish at least one outlet or switch to the right place, you must make at least a little redecorating.

When the grand repairs necessary to discuss in advance the number of required sockets, as well as a comfortable place of accommodation.For example, if you plan to work with a laptop while lying on the couch or sitting in a comfortable chair, then to recharge the devices need more outlet.

If you plan to carry out repairs on their own, and to set their own switches and sockets, then just need to chart their location.But this must be done only after it is known, where the furniture is arranged.If under one wall is planned to establish a large wardrobe or closet, then placed in this place there is no need socket.

scheme placement of outlets and switches one-room apartment can be seen in this figure:

notes circuit arrangement

In order to repair the premises in the future bring you not only satisfied, but also comfort,you need to familiarize yourself with some nuances:

1. switch, which will be the main and illuminate the room, should be placed at a certain height - about 70-90 cm from the floor.It is necessary to take into account the growth of family members.This is to ensure that every family member has been convenient to use the switch.Under the rules of the installation of sockets, a person should be comfortable to press the switch button, provided that the arm must be lowered and assigned a little aside.Therefore, the optimal distance is the installation of the switch at a distance greater than 80 centimeters from the floor.Moreover, any switch and outlet must not be obscured by opening a door or furniture.They are placed on the side where the door handle.
2. switches for the bathroom, toilet and utility rooms and storage installed in the hallway.
3. For additional lighting facilities, such as to illuminate with decorative elements, arranged in any convenient place so that they are in harmony with the design of the room.

outlet location features

In this issue a clear answer, the socket should be placed at a height - no.Many electricians argue that according to the norms, the socket should be installed at a distance of 15 centimeters from the floor.But, if you have a lot of equipment, and this height does not suit you - do as you will be more convenient.For example, many people in high-rise buildings near the asking electricians to install the switch and socket.This applies to devices which are placed directly in the hallway.

Now let's look at the basic requirements of accommodation outlets in each of the rooms

Corridor

This room enough only one outlet.It is desirable to place in the corner near the plinth, height - no more than 20 centimeters.This location is convenient to include hair dryer, hair tongs, vacuum cleaner, the charger for your phone, and set the night the device for drying shoes.

Perhaps if the corridor has a large area, you will need another outlet.It can be installed next to the switch.

Photo sockets in the corridor

Bathroom

In this room is enough to set one or two sockets.Typically, the most convenient place - it is next to the mirror.The device is set at a height of about one meter, it was convenient to include a hair dryer or electric shaver.

For washing machine, which is placed directly in the bathroom, you need to take a separate outlet.It is placed at a height of half a meter from the floor.Also, do not forget about that in this room you need to use a special outlet, protected from moisture, and the connection sockets to fulfill by all the rules.

Guest Room

In order to connect your TV or home theater, set two sockets enough - one for the receiver, and the second tuner.Altitude should be chosen from where the TV will be installed.It should be borne in mind that the cord from the TV should not be stretched and be completely hidden behind the TV.

Besides sockets in the house is set at a height of 15-30 centimeters from the floor.For charging, lamp and other devices in the living room is desirable to further accommodate two additional outlet where they are needed.

The kitchen

In this room, used the largest number of technology:

• hood;
• washing machine;
• dishwasher;
• electric;
• refrigerator;
• microwave oven;
• freezer;
• mixer, blender etc

to become a full-fledged kitchen assistant, put switches and the most important - the socket, it is necessary according to the rules.So, in order to connect the devices, the outlet must be installed at a distance:

• refrigerator - from 60 to 80 centimeters above the floor;
• washing, dishwasher - from 20 to 30 centimeters;
• extractor hood - from 180 to 200 centimeters;
• electric - 30 centimeters.

for sockets and assigned a special place.The most convenient and practical option - to hide them behind the kitchen furniture.In addition, the working surface area of ​​the mixer, electric kettle and other appliances installed several outlets.And for her TV set so as to mount the TV on the bracket, so the height of the outlet should be about 200 centimeters.

Installation sockets and vyklyuchateleyvypolnyaetsya follows.Switch one place, but the outlets - some, one on each side for a bedside lamp, located on the bedside table and around the dressing table.Sockets are placed at a height of 60 to 70 centimeters from the floor.You should also consider where you will be convenient to include iron - at this point it is also desirable to add an extra outlet.

The child

Typically, nursery carries a double burden - sleeping and playing, so this room is set one outlet for a lamp and two for different devices.Keep in mind that children are very curious and actively learn about the world around us.That is why, for safety socket must be special, with child protection.Also openings for plugs need to further protect the special caps.

in his office

In this room, you need to connect your computer, so you need outlets for him to establish not fewer than five.In addition, the individual sockets are needed for lamp, as well as on the free wall.Each disposed at a height of 15 to 30 centimeters from the floor.

for air conditioning, which can be installed in the kitchen and in the living room, office, children's room and bedroom, the outlet is placed at a distance of 30 centimeters from the floor.

How to post sockets and switches for the house, each owner must decide for himself, given his comfort and safety.It is worth noting that the strict standards of the placement of switches and sockets in the room for today does not exist.So before you begin to repair, to calculate the approximate number of electrical appliances in the house and add to this figure two more sockets.