Switch sockets may seem inconspicuous, but in fact they are very complicated to install and design.
After all, it involves the point design during the renovation of water and electricity. Water and electricity are extremely important items in home decoration. If there is no good planning and design in the early stage, it will bring all kinds of unnecessary troubles to our future lives.
So, as household appliances that are frequently used in life, how should we plan for decoration? Today Zhongtaojun will talk to you!
Switch style
86 type switch: It is an international standard and is installed in many developed countries. . It has a square appearance and measures 86mm x 86mm, which is a very common wall switch size in home decoration design.
118 type switch: It is a horizontally mounted long bar switch, and the styles can be freely combined , various functional modules can be combined in the frame. They are divided into small boxes, medium boxes and large boxes, with lengths of 118mm, 154mm and 195mm respectively, and widths generally 74mm.
120 type switch: This type is not as common as the first two, and the panel size is generally 120mm
Socket style
Multi-function socket: The most common one is the five-hole socket. With the development of the times, With the development, most multi-functional sockets now not only have two holes and three holes, but also come with a USB interface, which is very convenient for charging mobile phones.
New sockets: In recent years, various convenient, practical and good-looking sockets can be seen in many homes. New socket products.
For example, integrated track sockets are commonly found in kitchens, desks and other places where home appliances need to be moved back and forth, making them convenient, practical and beautiful.
Hidden sockets, using pressing and rebounding methods, perfectly solve the problem of "hiding ugliness".
Three-dimensional socket, suitable for suspended use, depending on home conditions and personal preferences.
Ground plug: The usage rate is not high, but the cost is very high. Installing one costs nearly a year. It costs a hundred yuan and is inconvenient to take care of. If it is just for the convenience of eating hot pot occasionally or charging your mobile phone in a certain area of the house, it is recommended not to install it at home. Wouldn’t it be delicious to eat hot pot with a power strip? But if there are other uses at home, it is quite convenient to have a ground plug, as shown in the picture.
Layout of switches and sockets
You must know that more switches and sockets are not always better. An unreasonable number and unreasonable circuit planning may lead to safety risks.
Planning classification
To sum up, the planning of switches and sockets can be roughly divided into three categories.
1) Fixed categories: refrigerators, TVs, washing machines, etc.
2) Mobile: mobile phones, vacuum cleaners and other electrical appliances that are frequently unplugged and plugged in.
3) Interest categories: game consoles, treadmills and other equipment.
Calculation method
Since each home requires different electrical appliances, and the number of switches and sockets is also different, before installation, you can list all the electrical appliances that will be used in each space. The table shown in the figure below is based on spatial statistics. Friends who are afraid of missing out can also subdivide it again according to the fixed, mobile and hobby appliances in their home, and then determine the number of switches and sockets. Try to make sure there are no more and no less. If not, it can be just a little more.
Socket installation location rules
1. Generally, the socket should be 0.3 meters away from the ground, and the difference should not be 5mm when installed at the same height.
2. The distance between two sockets on each wall in the bedroom and living room should not exceed 2.5 meters, and at least one spare socket should be installed within 0.6 meters of the corner.
3. The washing machine socket is between 1.2 meters and 1.5 meters away from the ground. It is best to choose a three-level socket with a switch.
4. The refrigerator socket is 0.3 to 1.5 meters away from the ground (depending on the location of the refrigerator). It is recommended to choose a single three-level socket.
5. The sockets of split and wall-mounted air conditioners should be set 1.8 meters from the ground according to the reserved hole for the outlet pipe. The sockets of window air conditioners can be set 1.4 meters from the ground next to the window. The sockets of cabinet air conditioners should be set 0.3 meters from the ground at the corresponding positions. Set at m.
6. The range hood socket should be installed at a height of 1.8 to 2 meters from the ground according to the cabinet design. It is best to be shielded by the drainage pipe.
7. The electric water heater socket should be installed on the right side of the water heater 1.4 to 1.5 meters away from the ground. Be careful not to set the water heater socket above the water heater.
8. The terrace socket should be above 1.4 meters and should be kept away from sunlight, rain, etc. as much as possible.
9. In kitchens, bathrooms, and terraces, sockets should be installed as far away from water use areas as possible, and socket splash-proof boxes should be added. Power sockets for electric dryers and shavers can be installed next to the basin mirror, preferably 1.5 to 1.6 meters above the ground.
10. Sockets shall not be installed near the top of the stove.
Precautions for installation of switches and sockets
1) Plan the location of the dual control switch in advance
For example, in bedrooms, corridors, large living rooms, etc., it will be very convenient to install dual-control switches. It is such a blessing to not have to get out of bed and turn off the lights in the winter!
2) The wet area switch socket needs to have a splash-proof cover
Sockets should not be too close to water, such as sockets in kitchens, bathrooms, balcony laundry rooms, etc. Special splash-proof sockets or waterproof boxes are required. Bathtubs, faucets, and stoves cannot be installed, nor can they be installed within 20cm around the gas meter.
3) Some sockets require switch protection
For some switches that children can touch, try to make them a socket switch. Turn off the switch when not in use to prevent children from playing around or the elderly from accidentally getting electric shock.
4) High-power electrical appliances should use independent sockets
It is best to use separate sockets for high-power appliances such as air conditioners, washing machines, and range hoods. For seasonal appliances, such as air conditioners, you can choose sockets with switches. Turn the switch on when not in use without unplugging the plug.
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