Ten facts about 220V sockets

1.Sockets "child-proof" does not exist !!!

Thus, the shutter will not be allowed to stick to a single power outlet, such as a nail. But two nails or needles at the same time - please... So that the outlet in the nursery is better to make trips or zataymirovat (ie consistently deliver the appropriate switch or timer power). Oh, and about the RCD not forget!

2. Rosette "with lid" splash protection (and only!)And still love them officials

In the bathroom, in the "third zone" (three meters of open water), the rules allowed the installation of sockets. But only "with a lid." This will help, for example, in the case of the impact of the Gulf outlet "hand shower". Also, the outlet necessary for the protection of the inspectors: the acceptance of the object they will examine the "wet room on the subject in order to avoid, and in accordance with". If there is serious reason to believe "wetting by unauthorized spraying" or something like that, it is best to put the "outlet to the street" (discussed below).

3. "Socket in the floor" - is not the socket itself, and the so-called "flap Electrical Engineering", where the outlet (and not only) can be many

Hatches differ spaciousness (from one to 12 or more sockets) the material (most often plastic or steel, and in combinations), structure (When the lid is closed the connected loads, for example) and "vandal-proof" (e.g., hatches for Ecoplast LUK / 2 sockets have proven excellent yourself... on car repair. They were uneasy and studded tires, and hefty spanners they do not take, and the heavy tread of the master does not scare). Hatches with sockets, switches, network connectors, etc. It is becoming more common in wooden houses, offices «Open-space», in hotel lobbies and airports, restaurants, and other places where the "socket in the floor" is much more convenient "socket on wall. "

4. The installation height of sockets in general nowhere hard not spelled out (but there are recommendations, and useful!)

The distance to the wiring roller

The USSR was the standard - 90 cm from the floor. What for? To make it clear that in the appliance socket enabled. Bdeli. Now everything is easier: most importantly, do not add water when cleaning, and to children less eye across. Recommend "in general" in a height of 30 cm from the finished floor. Among the recommendations more useful is this: for washing / dishwasher or refrigerator outlet is best to install 10-20 cm from the floor, above the cord can not reach.

5. "Retro-socket" - a stylish electrical device, rather than what was found in the office of Shtirlitsa

Retro rosette of electroceramics

Many online stores began to offer retro-electrician. porcelain sockets, bakelite, sheet metal even some... In fact, in most cases, instead of Bakelite there is ABS plastic instead of ceramic - "keramoplast", but there are also quite authentic (externally) series. The main thing is what's inside. Unfortunately, in times of Shtirlitsa "filling" outlets was much more solid, however, like many other things... Thus, the "contemporary retro" is unlikely in reliability can be compared with this "retro-Electric". Here recommendation: Use only offers proven online stores electricians selling retro outlet. It is not necessary to admire at all the "retro-news» NoName.

6. "Half-hearted" sockets can be found in modular series (and set of 2 pieces in one post!)

Yes. There are, it appears, and "flat" outlet. In a sense, the socket under the flat plug. Advantage: You can enable two devices to "one-place socket" without dop.ustroystv. Negatives - only flat plug, and including neither charging nor a euro-Shuko. In the picture: the module "flat rosette" of the LK45 series.

7. "Shuko socket", "earthing-pin", "rosette with z / 16A" are the same thing. Nearly.

"Schuko" - this from Schutzkontakt (! Shuttskontakt, ya-ya), that is "protective contact". But not all of the plug-socket "grounding" fit this definition. And not all sockets "no s / c" will be such a plug without consequences. The point of power and in diameter. Remember: "Shuko" - is the diameter of the pin of 4.8 mm and a nominal current of 16A.

8. The socket for the street - this is not just a "socket with a cap." There are nuances.

Street outlet, firstly, external: that is protected from all sides (as opposed to "sockets with cap" of the usual series for installation). Secondly, as a rule, a higher degree of protection (IP54, IP55 and above - against the "unilateral" in IP44 outlets "bathroom").

In the photo (below, no overshoes) - double outdoor outlet. Visible seals protect the input cable. It is important to understand: maximum protection, the degree of which and is listed in the specification is provided only with a sealed lid. That is socket with the included fork in it - it is much more vulnerable machine.

9. Socket in (on, under) the table (walls, slopes, wardrobe): comfortable and modern

10. Sockets for the closed posting turn... turn the socket... in exterior! (Use the lifting of the box)

Not everyone knows that in many series of wiring accessories is "lift the box." This arrangement allows the installation of the outer "no outer" socket or switch. Usually it is quite unsightly parallelepipeds, so resorted to their use in rare cases, for example, when a designer says that the 99 built-in sockets should, well, though you burst, "in harmony" with the sole exterior.

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