Switch socket installation precautions

Switches and sockets are used daily in daily life. With the popularity of household appliances, more and more power outlets and switches are needed. If the number of switches and sockets is insufficient during decoration, or the position of switches and sockets is not reasonable, it will bring many future life. Inconvenience, even leaving a security risk. Therefore, we must carefully plan the number and location of switches and sockets before renovation.

Determining the number and location of switches and outlets should first consider three aspects:

1. The role that each nature will play in the future. For example, you must first determine the master bedroom, second bedroom, study room, etc.

2. The placement and approximate size of the main electrical appliances and furniture. For example, TVs, refrigerators, cabinets, etc.

3, family life habits. For example, if you like to watch TV while eating, you should consider installing a wired outlet in the dining room.

Determine the number of switch sockets:

Preliminary considerations regarding the number of sockets in each natural space:

1, the main bedroom: two bedside lamps, air conditioning, telephone, cable TV, floor lamps, mobile phones and other digital products charging.

2, second bedroom: air conditioning, telephone and so on.

3, study: table lamp, computer host, display, speakers, air conditioning, charging, other small appliances.

4, living room: TV, set-top box, DVD, audio, water dispenser, air conditioning, floor lamp, telephone, cable TV, etc.

5, the bathroom: washing machine, hair dryer, telephone, electric water heater and so on.

6, the kitchen: refrigerators, hoods, microwave ovens, rice cookers, induction cookers, soya-bean milk machine, cakes, etc. combined with their own actual situation, while taking into account that the kitchen may increase the equipment is often electrical appliances, plus the kitchen with restaurants, and then Appropriate increase.

7, balcony: lighting switch, standby switch, according to the function of the balcony and then increase.

Determine the position of the switch socket:

1. The power switch is generally between 1.2m and 1.4m away from the ground (the general switch height is as high as the shoulder of an adult) and is installed at the same height, with a difference of no more than 5mm.

2. Several switches are installed side by side or multi-position switches. The position of the control device should correspond to the position of each switch function. For example, the leftmost switch controls the opposite leftmost appliance.

3. Ordinary power sockets without special requirements are installed at a distance of 0.3m from the ground and installed at the same height, with a difference of no more than 5mm.

4. Wall sockets for audio-visual equipment, desk lamps, wiring boards, etc. are generally 0.3m away from the ground (the living room sockets are based on TV cabinets and sofas).

5. The socket of the washing machine is 1.2m to 1.5cm from the ground.

6. The socket of the refrigerator is 0.3m or 1.5m from the ground (depending on the location and size of the refrigerator).

7. The sockets for air conditioners, exhaust fans, etc. are 1.9m to 2.0m from the ground.

8. The socket of the electric water heater should be installed on the right side of the water heater from 1.4m to 1.5m from the ground. Be careful not to place the socket above the electric heater.

9. The socket of the terrace should be more than 1.4m away from the ground, and avoid the scope of sunlight and rain as much as possible.

Switch socket installation precautions

1, the hall, bedroom, walkway and other locations should consider installing a dual control switch. For example, the bedroom door and the bedside are respectively provided with switches, which can conveniently control the indoor lighting when entering and sleeping.

2, almost all household appliances have standby power consumption, you can set some sockets with switches, so you can cut off the power without pulling the plug, and the wires that are not pulled down will affect the appearance. For example, you can consider using a switch socket on the kitchen countertop to avoid frequent plugging and unplugging of electrical appliances such as rice cookers and electric kettles.

3, the kitchen socket should not be placed on the stove to prevent overheating.

4, install the bathroom Yuba switch, remember to stay a few centimeters of position, because this switch is generally larger than the switch of the lamp.

5, do not install the switch too close to the water, if installed in an open balcony, close to the sink, bathroom wet area, etc., remember to use the switch socket special splash cover.

6, consider the cabinet internal switches and sockets, for interior disinfection cabinets, ovens, microwave ovens, etc.

7, consider the burglar alarm, gas alarm, wall-mounted LCD, porch lighting and other sockets and corresponding control switches.

8. Consider the socket settings of special electrical equipment, such as the socket of the shoe-shoes near the shoe cabinet, the socket of the toilet guard, and so on.

9, consider the TV wall, sofa wall, leisure balcony and other locations reserved network cable interface.

10. When determining the number of switches and sockets, consider all the places to be used and set up spare sockets. More reserved sockets are better than the final use of the wiring board to solve the aesthetics.