Electrical Planning New Construction - Experiences / Feedback

2021-08-02 21:20:24

Always have a double socket installed for the LAN.

Where is everything centralized? I am still missing the location where the LAN and TV end centrally. Of course, you also need power there for e.g. router, switch, ONT, ...

What you should also clarify with the electrician is how to implement the central location for LAN and TV. Nail everything to the wall, multimedia distributor, or small network cabinet.

Regarding TV. How is this implemented in your building? Central SAT system or cable connection. Alternatively, you could leave out the TV sockets and live with IPTV. I believe regular TV will be used less and less.

2021-08-03 03:50:05

I always find it easiest to establish basic rules and then implement them, for example a double socket in every corner, a socket under every light switch. If you keep that in mind and then mark the light switches, you are almost done.

Our electrician suggested the same to us. I found it impractical and now after our planning I realized that we wouldn’t have managed well with that either. What am I supposed to do with a socket in the corner if the desk or the sofa will stand in the middle of the wall, but a cabinet is in the corner? Then I have to run extension cords to the appropriate spots again. I find it more sensible to orient the location of the sockets based on the actual furnishing.

2021-08-03 06:13:20

No one is stopping you from taking your current furnishings into account as well, but I would still establish a certain practical standard. You just don't know today how the room will be used in ten years, so you should not only consider the current equipment. Besides, a good electrical setup is also an aspect for a possible sale, even if that seems unlikely right now. Last but not least, sockets are still relatively cheap even with expensive electricians/contractors, so I wouldn't hesitate long because of them. It's better to have than to need.

2021-08-03 08:13:14

I see it exactly the same way as motorradsilke.
Sockets in the corners only if you are too lazy to deal with the planning.
The positions of the doors, windows, etc. determine most of the furniture positions anyway.

In the bedroom at the bedside tables 1x switch for main light, 1x switch for night light and one socket with 2x USB.
As a night light, I would rather prefer one or two pendant lights above the bedside table or a wall light.
A bedside lamp just blocks space. I would do the same in the children's room.

Are there mirrors? Should these be illuminated?
Then prepare 1x outlet + switch.

Possibly prepare cables for shower WC ;)

2021-08-03 10:20:12

I find it more sensible to orient the location of the sockets according to the actual furniture.

and nevertheless to consider an electrical basic equipment of the room. Otherwise, it could not remain unfurnished for the next 100 years. And the children's room becomes a sewing room, guest room, care room, snoring room, home cinema, etc.

2021-08-07 08:35:59

I see it exactly the same way as motorradsilke. Sockets in the corners only if you are too lazy to deal with the planning. The positions of the doors, windows, etc. determine most of the furniture positions anyway.

In the bedroom at the nightstands 1x switch for main light, 1x switch for night light and one socket with 2x USB. As a night light, I would rather prefer one or two pendant lights above the nightstand or a wall lamp. Nightstand lamp just takes up space. I would implement it the same way in the children's room.

Are there mirrors? Should they be illuminated? Then prepare 1x outlet + switch.

Possibly prepare cables for a shower toilet ;)

* Nightstand lamp with touch-sensitive housing (3-step dimmable) stands on a raised nightstand which has "two" levels. If you have a higher bed (box spring bed) then the nightstand must be higher as well. This way you have space on top for a nightstand lamp and below you put the children's books for reading aloud etc. * I consider USB sockets practical but dispensable. They also cost quite a bit more. * Sockets in the corner are practical - even if a piece of furniture stands in front of it! You can also cut out the back of the furniture and then you have the possibility to connect an electrical device hidden.

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