The considerations of Switch socket installation

Switch sockets are very important for home decoration .  Only the installation of qualified switch socket, in order to ensure the convenience and safety of home appliances, so the installation of switch socket owners still understand some as well.

Switch socket related to the daily use of electricity security, installation and construction can not be careless. The following describes the precautions when installing the power switch socket.

First, the height of the switch socket standards: switches and sockets unless it is a special decoration needs, generally should be set according to the standard height. The height of the switch is the same as the shoulder of an adult, 120cm to 140cm above the floor. Socket according to the use of different height requirements are not the same, the decoration design should be as much as possible to reserve planning. Such as audio-visual equipment lamps, patch panels and other equipment on the ground socket should be 30cm from the ground; washing machines, refrigerators and other electrical outlets 120cm from the ground; air conditioning, exhaust outlet 200cm from the ground.

Second, the choice of switch installation location: the location of the switch according to family life habits to determine, such as most people right-handed, so the general home improvement door to the right to open, and the switch are installed in the left side of the door. In addition, two floors up and down the stairs, bedroom door and bedside two, larger living room on both sides, the use of dual control switch is very convenient.

Third, the socket installation location Note: Install the outlet in the kitchen, pay attention to the socket must be away from the stove, in order to prevent heat damage to the outlet; and in the bathroom, balcony and other water near, pay attention to socket installation can not be low, and should be equipped with splash cover; In the special humid, flammable, explosive gases and dust in the place should not be equipped with any socket.

Fourth, high-power electrical appliances should use a separate outlet: air conditioners, washing machines, range hoods and other high-power electrical appliances the best use of a separate three-pin socket to prevent excessive power circuit tripping. For seasonal electrical appliances such as air conditioning, the switch can be used with the outlet, the switch can be closed when not in use, without having to unplug the plug.

Editor summarize, we need choose the right Switch And Socket to suit for the electric appliance.