Electrics in the house: the main elements

Choosing an electrician for the home, even an experienced craftsman can get confused and buy not what is needed. Modern sockets and switches come in different types and differ in several characteristics, to which the appearance belongs last. In the store you need to buy not just a “beautiful” electrician, which will be suitable for wallpapers and doors, but sockets and switches that correspond to a specific type of electrical network.

We determine the scope

Before proceeding to the review, you need to dwell on such an important point as the planned scope of the electrics. It directly depends on which type of switches and sockets you need to purchase. In scope, all electrics produced are:

for large rooms of factories and plants;
for commercial and non-residential premises;
for office premises and lecture halls;
for private houses, apartments and any other residential premises.

Sockets and switches can be designed for one type of room or for several at once. The latter, as a rule, are of high quality and have international and Russian certification. It is important not to make a mistake with the choice and wires. They must be made of non-combustible, high-quality and safe material. It may be copper or some other metal, but you should not buy aluminum wires. They are cheaper, but do not meet safety requirements. An electrician is something you cannot save on.

Outlet selection

Sockets that are presented in modern stores can be classified by:

rated voltage;
a plug;
the number of sockets for plugs;
mounting principle;
the color of the fittings.

In the world there are three types of electrical networks, in which the voltage can be 220V, 380V and 120V. The latter species is found mainly in the USA, Canada and some other countries. Electric networks with a voltage of 380V are laid at enterprises where high power devices are used - machine tools, crushers, industrial drills. In our country, for household purposes, the first type of network is used, so you need to purchase sockets with a nominal voltage of 220V. Plugs for electrical appliances come in many variations. In washing machines, computers, televisions, dummies, the most common euro plug is with thick pins. Other electrical appliances have thicker pins compared to the euro plug.The choice of sockets according to the type of plug depends on what devices you use in everyday life. Depending on the manufacturer, there can be from one to four sockets in sockets. They can be combined with a phone jack, a television cable output, and other connectors. Be sure to browse the catalog in the store - in it you can find an option just for your apartment. Outlets differ in color and hardware design. They come in all colors of the rainbow, all kinds of shades. The socket can be made of shiny plastic or coated with a matte, rough layer. Sockets can be monophonic or have a silver or gold border. Sockets can also differ in installation options: to be hidden and laid on. Holes are knocked out under the sockets of the first type with a chisel or other powerful tools, and the second are mounted on the wall surface.

Types of switches

Switches as well as sockets can differ in network type, design and color scheme, installation method. They also come in varying degrees of moisture and dust protection. In enterprises and offices it is better to install switches with the maximum degree of security. For residential premises, standard ones are quite suitable. Buyers primarily pay attention to the appearance of the keys. Light in the room can be turned on and off with the help of a square key, button, rope, sensor and other devices. Switches are selected for a specific interior style. These are the same important interior details as textiles, decorative dishes or other accessories. For classic interiors, classic switches with a milk or cream key are suitable. Gold switches and sockets will fit into the interiors of Baroque or Art Deco. For techno-style interiors, it is better to purchase switches with a steel-colored button or sensors. For rooms in Provence style, you can find round switches with a copper rotary key. The integrity and mood of any interior largely depends on small things, including electrics, so sockets and a switch must be selected for a certain interior style. It is more important that the wires and the rest of the electrics are of good quality and have a long service life.