10 criteria for choosing a quality outlet

If the wrong electrical outlet is used, the following consequences may occur:

• Electrical wiring, due to the fact that the product is unable to withstand current loads from electrical appliances.
  

  Ignition of the

• case The substandard product will quickly fail: the plug will be loose in the socket, the case will jump out of the box, etc.
  

  Bad attachment

• Possibility of electric shock in case of breakdowns or negligence( for example, if the child wants to insert an object)
• Deterioration of the interior of the rooms( if the product does not fit in with the walls)

In addition, there are many other consequences that will obviously causeYou have to think about the future that you have to approach the choice with responsibility. Now we will tell you how to choose a socket for the house, and also we will analyze the most popular types of these electrical products.

Existing version of

To date, there are many types of sockets that make our life not only safe but also comfortable. Let's consider what models are better to choose when installing electrical wiring in the house:

• Internal( hidden). Used for the installation of hidden wiring - when special shrouds in the walls are created. This socket is used most often, because the "core" is hiding in the wall, and outside there is only a beautiful bezel with holes.
• Outdoor. This type of housing is advisable to choose when laying the line in an open way. It can not be said that the outer socket spoils the interior. There are models that have a beautiful color and design.
• Color. The question of interior is solved very simply, if you choose a model of non-standard color that can complement the design of your room. For example, when installing electrical wiring in a wooden house, you can use wood-colored cases. The choice of an outlet according to color will not be difficult, becausefor today there is a huge assortment of beautiful rims, as shown in the photo.
• With grounding. To date, almost no one chooses sockets without grounding. Exceptions are houses and apartments of the old type, where the installation of two-wire electrical wiring( phase-zero) is used.
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• With timer. If you need to automatically turn off the power to the appliance, there are special models with a timer that you can choose for the house and apartment. The cost, of course, is high, but what amenities!
• With screw connection of conductors. To fix the core in the socket, special screws are screwed into the plate, which clamps the contact. The design is quite simple and is in great demand.
• Without screw connection .Such models are related to the innovations of South Korean manufacturers. Instead of the traditional screw clamp, the wire is fixed by means of a contact hole, which can narrow / expand when the button is pressed. The disadvantage of this idea lies in the weak fixation of the conductor, especially aluminum, which must be occasionally "pulled up".
• With special curtains .Protection from children, which we recalled above, can be provided by installing a socket with protective curtains on the holes. The peculiarity of the design is that the holes are opened only when the fork is pressed in. In an untouched state, the holes are hidden, so they will not be interested in children.
• With special ejector fork .With frequent use of various electrical appliances, it is recommended to select and install a special design socket - with the ejector. This ejector is triggered when you press a special key, gently forcing the plug. Most often, this model is selected in the kitchen, where various household appliances are often connected.
• With indicator light .A very convenient thing is a small light bulb that will display the presence of electricity in the network, and also help you quickly find the object at night( when the light is off).If you decide to select a socket with a light indicator, note that the same switch will affect the flashing of the energy saving lamp.
• Special Purpose .Not always the operating conditions of electrical appliances are safe. For example, a dressing room and a bathroom are rooms with high humidity, and a warehouse is a place with an increased amount of dust, so if you want to install a power outlet there, you need to choose a special kind of housing. There is a special marking type IPXX, where "XX" is the numbers that show the design feature of the product. Here it is necessary to stop a little more. To your attention, the picture that shows the decoding of IP security degrees:

For an ordinary room in an apartment, you can choose the degree of IP20, for the installation of wiring in a bath it is necessary to use the model with the index IP54, and in dusty terrain IP should not be less than 65!

• Floor standing .It is not necessary to carry out installation work in the wall. If for any reason you need to install this product at the bottom of the wall or on the floor, there is a floor option. The socket is retractable and very functional. Design can fit in the interior of the house with a log house, and in a modern apartment.
• Window .It is an innovative solution in the field of electrical devices. Installation takes place in the glass, becauseelectricity is converted from sunlight. This product over time pays off and at the same time stylishly complements the window opening.

The main criteria of

Here we come to the most important issue of the article - how to choose a quality outlet for home. At first glance, everything is very simple, but many electricians-beginners make mistakes, which in a short time can make themselves felt.

1. Pay attention to the material of the product. Soft cheap plastic is quickly scratched and breaks even at the first installation. Be sure to choose products from durable plastic.
2. The body shall bear the marking and the manufacturer. If there are no markings, most likely, the goods are a Chinese counterfeit, which must be avoided.
3. In addition to the front of the product body, it would be desirable to look at the internal structure with the edge of the eye. Of course, in most cases the seller will not allow the new product to be opened, but if you are given this opportunity, carefully review all the clips, screws and plates. They should not have marriage, various unevennesses and suspicious gaps. The build quality can also be determined by grounding contacts( copper barbels at the plug connection).If the contacts are made of thin metal, most likely the product is not too good quality. Earthing contacts should be moderately elastic and neat.
4. Some experienced electricians recommend choosing the outlet by its weight and smell. A good product will not stink with cheap plastic, and at the same time will have a little weight. The lightness is a sign that the material of the product has thin walls that are capable of withstanding lower loads( both current and mechanical), resulting in a short circuit.
5. Another criterion of choice related to design features - the number of constituent parts and the way they are fastened. The more different fixers and spare parts, the higher the quality of the purchase. As a rule, a cheap product is practically monolithic.
6. Pay attention to the holes for the input of the plug - they must coincide with the locking springs. If the holes do not match, then the build quality is not the best and it's better to choose another model!
7. If the packaging( or inside) has instructions for assembly and assembly / disassembly, this is an additional plus, indicating that the manufacturer is worried about customers. Again, most fakes are sold in transparent plastic wraps.
8. The choice of sockets by the manufacturer should be directed towards quality firms. Prefer foreign manufacturers of switches and sockets - Legrand( Legrand), "Jung", "SchneiderElectric", tk.they are leaders in the manufacture of electrical products. Cheaper, but nevertheless, a quality option - Turkish and Polish firms Karlik, Viko, Makel, OSPEL.
9. Please note that the nominal voltage and current ratings must be specified on the back cover. The voltage is 250 V, and the current is 6.3, 10, 16 A. Prefer products with a rated current of at least 10A;in this case, powerful electrical appliances can be connected. A six ampere product may not withstand such loads. If there is no marking, it is better to refuse to purchase the goods! We draw your attention to a very important nuance - if you want to connect a washing machine or an electric stove, the current load should be as much as possible. To connect the chandelier and the TV, products of 10 A.
10. can be used.
11. Often, today, a combined model with a switch is preferred. The choice of socket and switch in one housing will save time for wiring and besides both products will be in one design style.

Video instruction

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the visual video of the selection of the outlets for the house:

That's all you need to know about how to choose the right electrical outlet for your home and apartment. We hope that the information was useful and interesting for you!
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