Tolentino
2021-04-02 15:54:51
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Dear forum community,
the electrical sub-contractor of my general contractor has now contacted me that he would like to finally discuss the electrical planning on site (at the construction site) with us). I know, normally it is advised to plan this trade from the beginning, but with my general contractor and the sub-contractor it was not possible, they explicitly wanted to do it only at the shell construction stage.
Now I would like to tap into the forum knowledge and your experience for general tips regarding electrical planning.
First, the standard equipment of my general contractor:
Furthermore, it is clear from my side that I need deep flush-mounted boxes for the roller shutters and blinds etc. I plan to equip these with Shellys to enable centralized control (probably later).
Other thoughts we have already considered:
- We do not want spotlights
- When in doubt, rather only 1 double socket and power strip instead of quadruple socket clusters
- We have already purchased square and rectangular LED panels (a total of 7), which serve as basic lighting, but we are completely clueless about special lighting concepts. Indirect lighting is already a known term.
- We cannot obtain professional lighting consultation.
- I am interested in automatic light control with motion/presence detectors. Is this easily retrofit-able with essentially conventional electricity? Is it possible to time-control such a system? For example, in the hallway the light turns on via motion detector, but after 10 pm only dimmed and after midnight not at all? Additionally overridable by a switch?
- My wife likes cold, super bright light; I prefer cozy, dim light. The above-mentioned LED panels are adjustable. Are there alternative options?
From your point of view, what are the most important things to consider? What practical solutions have you implemented apart from the standard and would not want to miss?
Anyone who wants to may also make concrete suggestions. You can find my floor plans here (please ignore the drawn-in furniture):
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/lage-stadtvilla-oder-efh-auf-500-m2-rechteck.33505/post-409926
Thanks and best regards
Tolentino
the electrical sub-contractor of my general contractor has now contacted me that he would like to finally discuss the electrical planning on site (at the construction site) with us). I know, normally it is advised to plan this trade from the beginning, but with my general contractor and the sub-contractor it was not possible, they explicitly wanted to do it only at the shell construction stage.
Now I would like to tap into the forum knowledge and your experience for general tips regarding electrical planning.
First, the standard equipment of my general contractor:
You will receive the complete electrical installation according to the regulations of the VDE, including
meter box, distribution, equipotential bonding, circuit breakers, and protective switches inside the building.
Switch program and sockets (Elso, Berker, Jung or Busch/Jaeger) standard—white. Connection value of the
house 14.5 kW. Smoke detectors (battery-powered) will be provided in all necessary rooms.
In case of underfloor heating, all rooms will receive room temperature sensors. CAT 7 network cabling consisting
of one RJ45 double socket each in the living and sleeping rooms and a patch panel in the utility room.
Hallway
1 light point
1 two-way switch
1 double socket
1 doorbell system with chime in the hallway
1 light point outside
House connection room
1 light point
1 switch-off switch
1 double socket
1 outdoor temperature sensor cable
1 socket for the washing machine
Kitchen
1 light point
1 switch-off switch
4 double sockets
1 socket for the fridge
1 socket for the dishwasher
1 stove connection socket
1 socket for the extractor hood
Living room
2 light points
2 two-way switches
4 double sockets
1 antenna outlet socket
1 telephone outlet socket
1 light point for the terrace
Guest WC
1 light point
1 switch-off switch
1 double socket
Each additional room
1 light point
1 switch-off switch
3 double sockets
Bathroom
2 light points
2 switch-off switches
4 sockets
Furthermore, it is clear from my side that I need deep flush-mounted boxes for the roller shutters and blinds etc. I plan to equip these with Shellys to enable centralized control (probably later).
Other thoughts we have already considered:
- We do not want spotlights
- When in doubt, rather only 1 double socket and power strip instead of quadruple socket clusters
- We have already purchased square and rectangular LED panels (a total of 7), which serve as basic lighting, but we are completely clueless about special lighting concepts. Indirect lighting is already a known term.
- We cannot obtain professional lighting consultation.
- I am interested in automatic light control with motion/presence detectors. Is this easily retrofit-able with essentially conventional electricity? Is it possible to time-control such a system? For example, in the hallway the light turns on via motion detector, but after 10 pm only dimmed and after midnight not at all? Additionally overridable by a switch?
- My wife likes cold, super bright light; I prefer cozy, dim light. The above-mentioned LED panels are adjustable. Are there alternative options?
From your point of view, what are the most important things to consider? What practical solutions have you implemented apart from the standard and would not want to miss?
Anyone who wants to may also make concrete suggestions. You can find my floor plans here (please ignore the drawn-in furniture):
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/lage-stadtvilla-oder-efh-auf-500-m2-rechteck.33505/post-409926
Thanks and best regards
Tolentino