When decorating a new house, the installation of switch sockets is an important part of the entire decoration. Switch sockets are a golden key to controlling the safety of home circuit decoration. Therefore, when decorating, it is important to pay attention to the details of installing switch sockets. It is best to take a complete home circuit diagram with your phone when installing switch sockets, in order to check the wiring for future circuit problems.

1. Calculate the number of switch sockets:

When choosing switch and socket outlets, first roughly calculate the number of switches and sockets required for decoration. It is best to install more switches and sockets in the living room and bedroom to ensure convenient household electricity use. It is recommended to install more switches and sockets for household use, and not too many. Design the location yourself first.

2. Design and install socket locations:

Generally, sockets are installed at a distance of 0.3m from the ground, while split air conditioners should be reserved at a distance of 1.8m from the ground. For electrical appliances such as televisions, there may be more than one socket, or several sockets may be arranged side by side. For the kitchen, the refrigerator socket should be 0.3 meters above the ground, and the height of the range hood should generally reach 2 meters.

3. Estimation of switch socket specifications:

The sockets in the room may seem similar at first glance, but upon closer inspection, there are still many differences. There are generally several types of sockets, including 6A, 10A, and 16A. For high-power electrical appliances such as air conditioners, it is necessary to choose sockets with a rating of 16A or above and switches to ensure the safety of household electricity. Generally, legitimate socket models are engraved on the back of the socket.

4. Determine the type of switch socket:

There are various types of switches on the market now, from pull type to induction type. Different types of switches can be selected for different electricity needs. Currently, the most widely used switch in home decoration is the 86 type shift switch, and switch sockets are divided into 118, 120, and 86 types according to specifications. The 118 type socket is horizontally rectangular, the 120 type socket is vertically rectangular, and the 86 type socket is square. Household switch sockets are generally selected as Type 118 or 86.

5. Determine the brand of the switch socket:

There are various brands of switch sockets in the market. It is important to learn more about several brands and compare them. Choosing the switch socket that suits your own decoration style is the best choice, and of course, quality is also important. When choosing a switch socket, ask your relatives and friends what brand of switch socket you use when decorating, or listen to the advice of an electrician. Generally, brands such as Simon, Hino, Siemens, and Bull are all good on the market, Different brands have different prices and design styles.

6. Pre installation inspection:

When installing switch sockets, it is necessary to check the authenticity of the product, and ensure that the accessories of the switch socket are complete, such as metal expansion bolts, plastic expansion pipes, galvanized screws, etc.

7. Cleaning the bottom of the box:

The installation of switch sockets is after the wall decoration, and there should be a lot of dust and impurities at the bottom of the box. When installing, the first thing to do is to clean the bottom of the box. If there is too much dust, it may affect the use of the circuit.

8. Connecting wires, installing and fixing:

Leave a repair length for the wire inside the box, cut out the wire core, connect the wire to the terminal post, place the socket in a fixed position with full load after connection, fix it with screws, and finally cover the decorative panel to complete the installation.

9. Timely acceptance after installation:

After the installation of the switch and socket is completed, timely acceptance should be carried out, and the switch control and socket power should be checked. At the same time, the appearance and level of the installation should also be checked to ensure that everything is qualified before the installation work can be considered completed.