The question of the correct location of electrical connectors, that is, sockets and switches, needs to be paid attention to in time, even at the stage of planning the placement of all household appliances. In addition, you need to take into account the number of large and small equipment, according to which the installation of sockets and switches will be carried out..
There is a certain summary of the rules for electrical installation, which the specialists are guided by, and you can take a note to become more knowledgeable before starting the installation work..
How to position the sockets correctly
So, the first thing that the installation of sockets can puzzle you is the height of their location relative to floor level.
In the kitchen, the sockets should be installed at a height of about 1 m.30 cm, but this indicator sometimes changes, depending on the size and arrangement of kitchen furniture.
It is good if the main part of all kitchen outlets is located above the work surface, because it is convenient. But, nevertheless, one should not forget that the minimum distance from the sockets to the sink and the gas pipeline must be at least 50 cm.
In bathrooms and other areas with high humidity, the sockets are not allowed to be installed lower than 1 m above the floor.
In addition, it is prohibited to locate them near a bathtub, shower stall (or inside it). If the socket is installed near the sink, choose a higher location to prevent splashing water from entering the socket..
In residential premises, sockets, according to the rules, are installed at a height of 20-30 cm above floor level.
But it is worth noting that such an arrangement is not appropriate in a house where small children live. If sockets are already installed, you should choose a design with a special shutter and lock to protect children from accidents.
How to correctly position the switches
You are probably familiar with the time when it was customary to place switches in apartments at shoulder or eye level of an adult, that is, at about a height of 1 m 70 cm.Today, a device for switching lighting devices is installed according to ergonomic convenience.
The switches are located at the doorway from the side of the door handle at a distance of 10 cm.
The height of the switches according to the floor is 80 – 90 cm, at the level of the hand down.
In bathrooms, the minimum distance from the switch to the doorway of the shower stall is 60-70 cm.
Switches installed above the work surface in the kitchen, as well as sockets, should not be located close to the sink or gas pipeline closer than 50 – 60 cm.
Personal comfort
The above are general standard rules for the placement of outlets and switches, but in your own apartment you may have personal needs to install them..
So, for example, many people read before going to bed, therefore, a socket for a table lamp is simply necessary near the bed. By the way, it is better to install it according to the rules, at a height of 30 cm above the floor. But, it is better to place the switch a little lower than a distance of 80 cm – ideally, next to the outlet.
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Modern furniture configurations: kitchen, work or leisure, – are able to surprise, largely due to the hidden possibilities. Such as built-in or under the countertop, retractable organizers with several outlets for portable devices (chargers, electric kettle, laptop) and other modern devices, without which we can no longer imagine our existence.
It should be noted that such built-in sockets must be insulated, especially if they are located on the working surface of kitchen furniture or an island. And the installation process must be entrusted only to specialists, even at the stage of designing the cabinet case.
