Socket, also known as power sockets, switches and sockets, refers to one or more circuit wiring can be inserted into the seat, it can be inserted through a different connection, easy to connect with other circuits. Household power outlet provides power interface for the electrical equipment, electrical design for residential use is more electrical accessories, it has more than ten people living in close relationship. After the residents moved into new homes, and generally reflected the small number of outlets, very inconvenient to use, pull the chaos caused by private households and the installation of the power cord socket power strip, often caused by personal electric shock and electrical fires, to bring about personal and property safety significant risks. Therefore, the outlet of the evaluation of residential electrical design is an important basis for the design.
Outlet to buy seven to see:
1 to see the appearance of: switching styles, colors should be consistent with the overall style of the room. For example, the overall tone interior room is light, you should not use black, brown and other dark switch.
2. Look feel: Use a good quality switch most advanced bullet-proof plastic and other materials, fire resistance, moisture resistance, anti-impact performance so high, smooth surface, should be considered when choosing the touch of his hand, with an initial feel determine the switch material, and ask the dealer. In general, the surface is not smooth, feels there is a thin, crisp feel of the product, the performance is not reliable. Good switch socket panel requires no bubbles, no scratches, no stains. Toggle the light switch without the tight feel astringent, the jack socket to be fitted with a protective door, plug plug should take some effort and one leg can not be inserted.
3. Look at weight: buy switch should also weigh the weight of a single switch. Because only switch in the Department of copper thick, the weight of a single switch will be big, but inside the copper is the most critical part of the switch, if it is thin copper alloy or will not have the same weight and quality.
4. Look at the brand: to encourage people use well-known brands. Because the switch is about the quality of the normal use of electrical appliances, and even the ease of life. Many dealers have said the interview had the same view that many small manufacturers switch or outlet is very reliable, simply will not take long, and often replacement is obviously very troublesome; but most well-known brand to the consumer effective commitments, such as “available for 15 years,” “guaranteed service life of 12 years,” “continuous switch 10000″ and so on.
5 to see service: as specified by the manufacturer to the store or the formal point of sale to buy, shopping and ask for an invoice, so as to ensure that the future can enjoy the service.
6. See Note identifies the switches and sockets on the base of the logo: certified, including the Great Wall, rated current and voltage.
7. Look at packaging: packaging surface should have a clear address phone manufacturers, there are instructions and certificate.
Outlet location requirements set
vacuum circuit breaker determine the location and number of convenient use of household appliances. The beautiful interior decoration plays an important role in the arrangement of outlet points should be based on indoor appliances and furniture in the planning location, and should pay close attention to the decoration and architecture with other related professional in order to determine the location of the correctness of the socket.
1 power outlet should be installed in less than two symmetrical walls, each wall horizontal distance between the two power outlet should not exceed 2.5m ~ 3m, the distance from the side wall should not exceed 0.6m.
2. No special requirements ordinary power outlet installed 0.3m from the ground, washing special outlet installed at 1.6m from the ground, and with lights and switches;
3 air conditioner should be used with a dedicated power supply outlet. In a clear case of using a conditioner, air conditioner outlet should be arranged according to the following locations:
① split air conditioner outlet hole should be set aside under the outlet pipe location is set at 1.8m above the ground;
② window air conditioner in the window next to the power outlet should be set at 1.4m from the ground;
③ cabinet air conditioner outlet should be at the corresponding position is set at 0.3m from the ground. Otherwise, consider setting aside a split air conditioner according to 16A power outlet, and light near the wall or set on the window near the load-bearing walls.
4. Those who have cable TV or a computer terminal box socket room, cable TV or computer outlet next to the terminal box should be set at least two five-hole combination outlet, in order to meet the TV, VCD, audio power amplifier or computer needs, we can use multi-modular power outlet (panel row at least three to five different two-hole and three-hole socket), power outlet or computer terminal box from the cable outlet of the horizontal distance of not less than 0.3m;
5 living room (living room) is the main venues are concentrated, multi-point home appliances, building renovation design layout should be based on socket layout, and should ensure that each of the main wall has a power outlet. If the wall is longer than 3.6m should increase the number of sockets, wall length is less than 3m, the wall power outlet in the middle setting. Cable outlet next to the terminal box and the computer has a power outlet, power outlet and equipped with air conditioner, living room should be used with a switch power outlet;
6 bedroom should ensure that there are two main symmetrical combination of wall power outlet, the bed side wall should be set on both sides of the bed when combined power outlet, and has porcelain insulator. In the cable TV outlet next to the terminal box and the computer should be equipped with two combination of power outlet, single bedroom with computer power outlet is located only;
7 In addition to placing the study of the wall bookcase, should ensure the combination of the two main walls are equipped with power outlet, and with the air conditioner outlet and the computer power outlet;
8 kitchen layout should be based on construction and fitting, in different locations, multiple outlet height is set to meet the range hood, disinfecting cabinet, microwave ovens, rice cookers, water heaters, cooking equipment, refrigerators and other electrical needs. Reference stove, console, case of Taiwan, vegetables and table layout select the best position to set range hood outlet, usually from the ground 1.8m ~ 2m. Electric water heaters should be used with a 16A three-wire outlet and switch right in the water heater to 1.4m ~ 1.5m away from the installation, be careful not to above the socket located in the heater. Other electric cooker outlet in the wall cabinet bottom or top of the console between the different locations, different height settings, outlet and switch with power indicator light should be. Set the kitchen refrigerator should be set special socket, 0.3m ~ 1.5m from the ground installation;
9. Prohibited the moisture in the bathroom or shower area, such as power outlet near the tub, the other regional settings should be splash-type power outlet. There outside the window should be set aside out by the window exhaust fan junction box or outlet, due to the exhaust duct is generally in the shower or tub area around it should be from the junction box or socket 2.25m above ground installation. From the outer edge of the tub or shower area outside the reserve 0.6m outlet and clean the water heater body Used outlet. Set beside the vanity mirror and shaving with a beauty with a power outlet, 1.5m ~ 1.6m from the ground installation. Socket with switch and indicator light should be;
10. Terrace should be set to single-phase power outlet combination, from the ground 0.3m.