Making repairs indoors, people try to achieveaesthetics. In order not to spoil the design, but to get a functional room, use internal sockets. In addition to being more aesthetic, they are also safe and convenient to use. It is worth knowing what types of elements exist, what advantages they have.
The outlet for indoor installation is more popular,than an outdoor installation device. This can be explained by the high level of security that it provides. Use it mainly with hidden wiring. During installation work, such an outlet requires cutting out the installation space in the wall. If the wall is made of drywall, then problems with making holes will not arise.
All existing electrical outlets bydesign features can be divided into devices for open wiring and for hidden. The first option is resorted to only when a temporary outlet is needed. The dangerous part of the device is in a plastic case and is attached to the wall. Often, these devices have a special backlight for the frame, a protective cover, a timer to turn off, child protection. Internal sockets are used only with hidden wiring.
The entire main part of the device is located in the wall.Outside, only the panel is fixed where the plug will be inserted. The latter, in turn, is pressed by a special spring-loaded part and the thrust system.
According to the electrical circuit distinguish products withgrounding and without it. The socket with internal grounding has a special element in the construction, which is connected to the ground wire. This type of instrument is recommended to be installed in rooms with high humidity. However, there are cases when the ground wire is missing.
Internal electrical outlets of this typethey are distinguished by the presence of a socket for pins that are responsible for connecting the “zero” before the electricity supply starts. They are recommended for use with powerful consumers. The socket for the hidden installation without the grounding element is a two-contact model. These devices are used in the event that the wiring in the apartment is only two-wire, and there is simply no room for grounding.
By type of protection from moisture, all electrical appliances(sockets and switches) are divided into standard devices and with an increased level of protection against moisture. The first ones have been successfully used for a long time in rooms with a normal humidity level, and the moisture protection function is completely absent here.
Internal outlets with special protectionused in high humidity conditions. This is the perfect choice for saunas, bathrooms, kitchens. This product is characterized by the presence of a special rubber membrane and thick rubber rings. They protect the device from moisture and water. Plastic covers help to remove condensate or water from the surface of the outlet. On some specially protected devices there is also an additional cover, the task of which is to prevent the ingress of moisture inside.
By the number of pads electrical outletsinternal can be single, double or triple. Single is characterized by the presence of only one slot for connecting the consumer, while the rest - two and three. Multiplace devices are more common in kitchens, offices or in any other premises where a large number of consumers need to be connected. On sale you can find internal outlets with a switch. Previously, these were only in Europe. Today they are successfully used in our country. This is a convenient solution that is connected at the level of a person’s lowered hand.
All electrical appliances are classified bysecurity level. So, on sockets or switches you can see the marking in the form of IP letters and numbers. Here it means the level of protection of the device against various external influences.
The number (in this case, "4") means thatthe device can stably withstand the effects of dust and other items whose size is no more than 1 mm. The second number indicates how well the device is protected from moisture. All products sold in stores and labeled with IP44 are reliably protected from water and can carry even open splashes. Domestic sockets of such a plan are the most common today both in our country and in Europe. They have optimum operational characteristics for installation in any types of rooms.
It is possible to mount such elements practicallyeverywhere. This type of sockets is suitable for installation in bedrooms, children's rooms, bathrooms and kitchens. They are well protected, and the operation of such is completely safe. There are even solutions with child protection in the form of an additional casing, rubber gasket and cover. But with all the safety for a person, it is not recommended to install these devices in garages, on the external sides of the walls of houses, on car washes and everywhere where there are risks of water entering the outlet.
Along with electric there are alsolow-current sockets for computer networks. This is a very convenient solution for home and office. With such devices, you can forget about cable harnesses stretching along the floor.
The cord is usually hidden inside the wall, and the computers andother equipment is connected to the network through this very battery. Installing an RJ-45 internal socket is quite simple. You need to make a niche in the wall, then cut the cable (twisted pair) and connect the wires by color with the contacts on the outlet. After that, everything must be securely fixed and tightly closed with an external lid.
Correctly performed electrical installationsockets are a guarantee of safety, long and convenient operation of electrical devices that will continue to be powered from it. Therefore, before installing you need to know some rules. The optimum installation height for a standard residential apartment or house should be 300-800 mm from the floor surface.
Of course, there are sockets thatinstalled above the baseboard, but this is most likely an exception. If the element has a grounding contact, the installation of the internal socket should be carried out at a distance of not less than 500 mm from gas pipelines or heating devices. If children live at home, then it is better to set the point higher than what is required and indicated in the standards. Installation of double or single outlet should be in the same box. When you need to install several devices, which will be located next to each other, it is better to use double-box ducts. They will be interconnected after completion of the work. Such fastenings are usually made with the help of loops. The contacts of the previous socket dock with the following.
Первым делом помещение отключается от electrical network. Next, determine the place of installation. Then, using a drill, punch or hammer, make a hole in the wall. It is desirable that the edges of the recess turned out as smooth as possible. After installing a plastic box where the wires will be located and the entire inner part of the outlet. At the bottom of it there are two holes. They must be located wires of electrical wire. To fix podrozetnik, you can use plaster mixes, gypsum-based adhesives or plaster. The process consists in the lubrication of any gaps with a solution.
So, we figured out what areinternal sockets. As you can see, this is a great way to hide unwanted elements. But they should be installed according to the safety rules at the recommended height.
