If we compare two identical apartments that differ from each other, for example, by half a century, then in a modern apartment the number of electrical appliances that it is filled with will inevitably catch your eye.
Previously, when apartments were given free of charge and fully finished, all the sockets in it were already installed, and there were enough of them for one TV, radio, refrigerator, washing machine and several table lights.
How to choose sockets
Experts say that in order to fully guarantee safety when using electrical appliances, they need to provide an individual outlet. This is ideal. Therefore, the first action to be taken is to count the number of basic electrical appliances. This will result in the number of sockets and switches that you need to have in the apartment.
Practice shows that 2-3 more devices must be added to this result.
- The switch at the front door to the room, which activates the lighting. It can be installed not at a low height from the floor, up to 90 cm. The main thing is that the socket is not closed by cabinets and its doors and other furniture. In this zone, you need to plan an outlet that will be used by a vacuum cleaner, electric heater or some other device. Location height - at least 10 cm from the door and 30 cm from the floor.
- There can be a lot of outlets in the bedroom and living room. First of all, we take into account that they should be near sleeping places - beds and sofas and are used to connect table lamps and other light sources. You also need to have a “charger” socket for your phone, laptop and tablet. It must be installed near the bedside table, standing by the bed. Important: you can combine sockets in one frame. The living room should have a supply of sockets so that you can connect a TV, music system, computer, printer (if any). Also in this room there may be an aquarium, which will require the connection of several partings, air conditioning, clocks. Important: you need to think about how to connect a vacuum cleaner in the room so that you do not have to drag the wire through the whole room. Special connectors are installed here - for a computer cable, for a phone, for a USB input. If several people live in an apartment, then places are needed where they can charge their phones. Modern phones can be infected via the USB input, so the number of sockets can be reduced in their favor.
- It is necessary to provide an outlet in the bathroom to connect the washing machine.It must meet the operating conditions, that is, be protected from moisture.
Today, only one kitchen has so many electrical appliances that it resembles an airplane cockpit. Therefore, when buying an apartment and before carrying out repairs there, it is necessary to clearly calculate the number of sockets and switches necessary for the normal functioning of home appliances.
You can also use extension cords, but they clutter up the room and, if they are of poor quality (for example, Chinese-made products), can cause a short circuit and a fire.
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