14 November 2023
Have you just moved in? Are you looking to build your home? Renovating? And to do all that, you absolutely need an electrical plan for your home? Don’t worry, CD Engineering, electrician in Brussels, will help you understand what it is and the steps involved in creating it.
An electrical plan, also known as an architectural electrical plan, is an electrical diagram listing the location and number of electrical appliances in the home (lighting, sockets, switches, electrical panel, circuit breaker, machines, household appliances, etc.). It can also be used as a guide for electrical renovation work. It is usually produced at the same time as the architectural plan of your house.
An electrical plan for your home is essential. In fact, if you’re carrying out renovation work or any other kind of project, it will be very useful. It will show you where and how the various electrical fittings can be installed in your home.
When an electrician comes to your home to carry out minor or major electrical work, this plan will ensure that nothing is forgotten and that your electrical system is in order. Imagine you’ve forgotten a socket, and you have to go back to the drawing board, wasting time and money.
CD Engineering takes care of all electrical installations in your home or office, etc. Calling in expert electricians not only avoids poor workmanship, but also allows us to check your electrical plan to correct any omissions or errors. Our electricians are equipped with professional electrical equipment. You can request a quote on our website or by telephone on 02 381 31 01.
Anyone can create a single-line electrical diagram. However, it is advisable to have it checked by a qualified electrician.
The first thing to consider when drawing up a plan is the tool with which to do it. You have several choices. You can use the architectural plan of your home, copy it and add the appropriate symbols. Or you can opt for the computer method. Free software is available for everyone to create a plan of your electrical network.
The second important thing is to know the meaning of the various electrical symbols. These symbols must appear on the plan to indicate where a particular electrical element is located.
There are several different types of symbols, which can be categorised as follows. Control symbols (switches, dimmers, etc.). Socket-outlet and network symbols. Electrical symbols for specialist appliances such as cooker hoods, washing machines and other domestic appliances. And finally, other symbols representing intercom systems, loudspeakers, etc.
Finally, the last thing to do is choose the locations. Once you know the meaning of the symbols to be incorporated into the plan, you need to place them intelligently. There are electrical standards to comply with. To do this, you need to ask yourself a series of questions. For example, where do you plan to place your furniture, how much space do you need between the pieces of furniture so that you can insert sockets and avoid having a piece of furniture in front of an electric socket or switch? Also, how many sockets do you need in each room? The same goes for switches, which should be placed in strategic locations, near the bed, at the entrance to the room, etc.
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