Wiring should be laid according to the developed plan. The basis of this document, which will subsequently make your life easier, is based on two principles: electrical safety and ease of use
Another very useful invention: instead of ordinary sockets that attract kids like a magnet, it is better to install sockets with protective curtains in the nursery. Only the plug can unlock the safety shutters
One of the features of hallway lighting is that daylight is often absent in it. And therefore, regardless of the time of day, you have to use lamps. Moreover, if the neighboring
It would seem that if the bathroom has a window, then there are no problems with lighting - natural light is better than artificial from all points of view. However, practice shows that, as a rule, opaque glass or covered
Finally, I got rid of the invention of some kind of domestic kulibin, with the tricky name "switch with a pull cord". Probably everyone knows what it is. It takes a long time to turn on the light
This is what most outlets in our homes look like
After drawing up a plan and marking the passage of the wiring on the walls, it's time to think about the configuration, since many points associated with it will be clear. Such as: the number of switches, branching
In the multi-pole design, the levers are held together by a bar to form one wide handle. In addition, a plate invisible from the outside passes through the release mechanisms, which opens all modules at once when
The device does not have any wires - only the tip of a screwdriver touching the test point and the sensitivity switch. The switch has three positions: "O" - contact method; "L" and
Pumps, as it turned out, are different. I would even say - completely different, for a wide variety of needs. We are, of course, interested in household pumps. They are of three types. Water pumps are suitable for
A very useful device in the living room, as, indeed, in any other room, are dimmers, dimmers. What are they needed for? There are several reasons. First, it's comfortable
There may be many wires in the junction box. You only need to find three: zero and two phase wires after the switch, if the switch is double. And one phase after the switch, if the switch is single
In most private houses and in almost all apartments, the wiring is hidden. When installing hidden wiring in plastered walls and ceilings, shallow grooves are punched into which electrical wires are laid
The first thing a potential buyer usually pays attention to is the price. And here there are a lot of options - from the most affordable equipment to the most expensive
I would like to give one very important advice right away: before starting work, you must turn off the machine in the electrical panel in order to de-energize the wires with which you are going to work. Then using the indicator screwdriver
Do not forget that you cannot imitate the "grounding" circuit by connecting the "zero working" and "zero protective" conductors in the Euro socket, as some people sometimes practice
There are many requirements for automatic systems for home, office and production. Reliability. Quality. Functionality. Design … Automation of the international company NICE, one of the three leading
By the type of electric current produced, generators are single-phase and three-phase, with an output voltage of 220 or 380 volts and a frequency of 50 hertz. These parameters are suitable for normal operation of almost all
To protect electrical networks from overloads and short circuits, circuit breakers are used. The machines are installed in the electrical distribution board
Fuel and energy crisis - this is not a newspaper sensation or a fantastic blockbuster scenario. This is our reality. Perhaps we do not feel its consequences too sharply, but still
In this article: the power consumption of some household appliances; signs of damaged electrical wiring; what is needed to replace the wiring; stages of wiring installation; which cable to choose; how to make strobes
Life in the "Organic" style, such a popular idea in recent years, presupposes a harmonious "relationship" between a person and the environment. The stumbling block of any environmental approach is the use of
In this article: how electrical outlets came to be; how electrical outlets work; what types of power outlets are there; how to choose sockets; how to determine and calculate the amperage for an electrical outlet; as
In this Article: The History of the Compact Fluorescent Lamp its structure and principle of operation; the spectrum of an energy-saving lamp depends on the composition of the phosphor; pros and cons of energy saving fluorescent
In this Article: History of LEDs LED lamp - device; characteristics of the LED lamp; manufacturers and prices; choosing an energy-saving lamp for home
One of the most important elements among all engineering communications of a residential building is power supply. Nowadays, it is simply impossible to imagine a country cottage without electricity, with its help they remain
For example, you decided to make a renovation without redeveloping an apartment. Here is the right time to protect yourself and your loved ones from electric shock. This can best be achieved by stretching
In this article: why you really need to save energy; day and night electricity metering rates; the main waste of electricity - lighting lamps; controllers for lighting control and
Your apartment is already in need of renovation. The first question is: what can you do yourself? Let's talk about self-replacement of electrical wiring, about the nuances and methods of performing electrical work
In this article, we will talk in detail about LED lighting, because in the coming years, these lamps will be installed in most lamps in and near our homes. You will find out what types of LED
Making repairs indoors, we are almost always faced with the need to make a number of manipulations with sockets and switches - update old mechanisms, or move them to another place, add
The cost of electricity supplied by central networks is growing from year to year, while its quality is not getting better. Power outages still occur in rural areas. And today we
In this article, we will give some simple tips on how to save on utility bills. Let's start with the most costly options that require repairs, purchase of new household appliances, insulation
The article describes how to independently make grounding in a private cottage. We will understand the principles of grounding, learn how to calculate the configuration of this device, and determine which
One of the most affordable options for using renewable energy - is the use of wind energy. To learn how to independently make a calculation, assemble and install a wind turbine, read in
In this article, we will consider the purpose and principle of operation of an RCD. We will figure out how devices of different types differ, we will determine in what conditions they are used. Let's talk separately about connecting these protective devices
In this article, we will take a closer look at various types of satellite dishes, talk about the rules for their installation, the specifics of setting up equipment and operating. After reading the article, you can do everything
In the article, we will talk about ways to connect wires in junction boxes, talk about preparing conductors for connecting household appliances and installation products
We invite you to discuss topical issues related to the laying of cables and wires. In the article, we will consider the basic requirements that apply to the installation of electrical wiring, we will try to highlight various methods
Any electrical work begins with the purchase of the necessary components. These are wires and wiring devices - sockets, switches, lamps, etc. How competently, taking into account all