Future-proof electrical planning in new construction

  • Erstellt am 2022-01-06 18:36:34

Mycraft

2022-01-08 17:55:23
  • #1

That all makes sense, just not with Free@Home, because it generally ends up more expensive than KNX. Because with F@H you are dependent on one manufacturer.

I would lay the cables everywhere with F&H but only implement

- Roller shutters
- Lights
- Sockets

F@H is rather not worthwhile in other areas.


Yes, that's what I wrote. No one says you have to make every single socket directly switchable. But you need the infrastructure inside the walls. Later on, it's hard to pull cables through.

You could already think in advance about where a switching option is definitely necessary. For example, reveal sockets, terrace, floor lamps, media corner, etc. These can be done right away. For the others, if you have laid 5x1.5 NYM cables beforehand, you can rewire them later as needed. Needs change, even entire room functions change over time. It's not bad if you can completely rewire the room without having to tear open the walls.


No, you only do that if you haven't thought ahead, and actually you still have enough time until then.
 

Taitv789

2022-01-11 17:17:14
  • #2
I spoke with our electrician today; as a smart home, he only offers Free@Home.

What would you say, should we have him do Free@Home or should we have the electrician prepare the wiring for a wireless solution (which we would install ourselves later)?
 

Mycraft

2022-01-11 17:58:56
  • #3
With Free@Home you have the option to switch to KNX later. The wiring is the same, F@H is basically a limited KNX.

With wireless you basically can’t go wrong either. You just have to like it and be able to handle the peculiarities of the systems. I have already described the possible limitations.
 

Taitv789

2022-01-12 13:29:36
  • #4
I don't think that if we have F@H we will later switch to KNX, which of course causes considerable costs again and also double costs.

I have read that remote access with F@H requires a paid subscription, is that correct? How important is remote access, will it be used later in practice? I would estimate yes, and then F@H would be completely out because of the monthly subscription.
 

Pumpernickel1

2022-01-15 11:19:08
  • #5


Our electrician is planning a 5x4 cable for the wallbox. However, according to your statement, this does not seem to be sufficient?

Regarding photovoltaics: should only the installation conduits be laid from the attic to the utility room, or should the necessary wiring (network, electrical cables, etc.) already be planned?

What is the power on the fence for?
 

Mycraft

2022-01-15 11:42:49
  • #6

You have to consider the lengths. There are calculation examples for this.


That is up to you, if you know exactly what will be needed later, then put the cables in right away. If not, then just the pipes with pull wire.


Lawnmower, gate drives, lighting, etc. you can do a lot in the garden with electricity.
 

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