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When choosing sockets and switches, you need to consider a lot of factors. Today we delved into the issues of choosing the right electrical installation equipment and share our findings with you

Sockets and switches are electrical installation equipmentproducts, the characteristics of which are worth paying attention to before purchasing a particular model. So that you do not have to spend a lot of time and effort searching for information, we have collected it ourselves. In this article, you will learn what types there are, and also get acquainted with the opinions of experts.Switch Livinglight, BTicino

The term "electrical installation equipment" is notis common, but this is what sockets and switches are called. Modern devices have long gone beyond the on/off mode. Today, one switch can control several light sources, regulate the degree of illumination, react to movement, and even create separate scenarios for lighting the living space. But first things first.

Let's start with power outlets. Alexey Pluzhnikov, "Legrand Group", told about some features of these devices:

— We always select and install electrical equipmentwe recommend trusting professionals. Even though there are currently mechanisms whose installation is absolutely safe and simple. As for sockets, a non-specialist may be puzzled by such designations as 2K and 2K+3:

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There are many more functional differences between switches. We will tell you about the most interesting ones.

1. The well-known switches are devices for controlling light. They are installed in a specific place in the room, most often at the entrance.

2. Switches are capable of controlling one group of lights from two locations - a popular solution these days. The cost of such products is, of course, a little higher.

3. Intermediate switches.Externally, these devices do not differ from switches or toggle switches, but their functions are much broader. An intermediate switch is used to control lighting in three or more places.Switch Livinglight Air, BTicinoSwitch Livinglight Air, BTicinoSwitch Livinglight Air, BTicino

4.Momentary switches are key switches where the keys are not fixed in the upper or lower position. The principle of operation of a momentary switch is very simple - the first press closes the contacts (the light comes on), the second press opens them (the light goes off).

5.Switches and toggles with backlighting or indication. They are equipped with special backlighting, thanks to which the device does not have to be felt in the dark. And the indication will tell you whether the light is on in the far room.

6. Timer Switches: Want your lights to turn on or off at a specific time? Then a timer switch is what you've been looking for.

7.Switches with a built-in motion sensor not only bring comfort to an apartment or house, but also significantly save electricity. Of course, the light can be turned on and off manually. But if you leave the room and the light remains on, then after a while, if a special sensor does not detect any movement, the light will turn off automatically.Switch Livinglight, BTicino

As for the most popular models,The list is headed by regular one-, two- or three-key switches, followed by intermediate switches, and closing the list are dimmers, many models of which are suitable for controlling any type of lamp. This is a rather expensive type of equipment compared to conventional switches, but the functionality of dimmers should not be underestimated. Alexey Pluzhnikov, LegrandAxolute switch, Style designPush-button dimmer Livinglight, GrapeSwitch with motion sensor Livinglight, SilverRotary dimmer Livinglight Air, PatternAxolute Whice, illuminated switch

When choosing sockets and switches, it is now impossiblestay away from . Manufacturers offer a huge number of options, both decorative frames and the control devices themselves. In addition to the classic "key" models, you can find switches with buttons, levers or touch controls.

The division bynational standards. Historically, in Russia, the most popular installation electrical equipment is German standard. But you can add originality to the interior by choosing products of the Italian model. Due to the reduced size and modular structure, products in the Italian format look elegant and also allow you to save space in multi-post combinations.Axolute Air, 3+3 module switch

We decided to find out what the professional community thinks about the choice of electrical installation equipment. Ruslan Kirnichansky, architect:

In my opinion, in a living space, sockets and switches should perform three tasks:

To ensure that your equipment lasts a long time, it is important to considerthe number of kilowatts allocated to each residential building or apartment to prevent excessive load on the network. For example, during renovation work in the room the number of sockets was increased - this is the right and good decision, but if various devices are simultaneously connected to all these sockets, which have doubled in number, then not only the cable may overheat, but even a fire may occur. Therefore, before connecting new sockets, it is necessary to calculate the capacity of the electrical network. This can be done by a professional electrician. To do this, he will need information about the house and a plan for the placement of electrical installation products (switches / sockets / low current). Such a service can cost you about 10 thousand rubles.

If it turns out that the money allocated for an apartment or housethe capacity is insufficient, there is no need to worry: the capacity can be increased. You will be told how to do this at Mosenergo branches or at the offices of regional operators.

Speaking of safety, we would like to draw your attention to the following:such a parameter of the equipment as the IP* degree. Thus, in rooms with high humidity (bathrooms, toilets, loggias, etc.) it is necessary to use moisture-proof sockets, for example with IP 44. It is also worth asking about the quality of the material from which the case is made. Large manufacturers, for example, use high-quality fireproof plastic for both internal parts and decorative frames and faceplates of switches. fab-im.comLivinglight Air, protective frame with cover IP44Axolute Air, protective frame with cover IP44

To sum up all of the above, we recommend thatWhen choosing installation electrical equipment, proceed from the purpose of the space. Living room, kitchen, children's room - each zone has its own characteristics. Specialists will help you not to miss important details and make the interior as individual, cozy and practical as possible. * IP marking, or "degree of protection of electrical equipment from moisture and dust", is a two-digit code. The first - from 0 to 6 - indicates the level of protection of people from access to open parts of the equipment and penetration of solid objects and dust into the case. The second digit - from 0 to 8 - indicates the reliability of the product in high humidity conditions.

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