14 November 2023
Are you building the house of your dreams or renovating your electrical installation? Whatever the case, you’ll need to draw your house wiring diagram. But how to do that when you’re not an architect or an electrician? Thanks to CD-Engineering, your certified electrician, this article will show you how to draw all the electrical connections in your home simply and accurately.
To begin with, let’s look at a few basics. The electrical circuit diagram of the house is also called the electrical plan or the architectural electrical plan. Behind this name lies a precise plan of all the electrical installations in a home. It shows the electrical panel, the number of sockets, switches, lighting, etc. In other words, this plan lists all the electrical elements in your home. It is therefore essential for making all your electrical connections in the best possible way.
In addition, it will help you avoid strategic errors when building your electrical installation. Not compulsory, but highly recommended, electrical diagrams will save you a lot of trouble. No more bad surprises! Sockets that are too high or badly placed, too few lights… The wiring diagram will show you any problems before they occur.
Depending on the type of installation and your specific needs for your domestic electrical network, you may encounter a diagram of :
Finally, each type of specialized circuit can itself be represented in 2 different modes. Either the single-line, where a single line can describe several conductors, or the multi-line, where each conductor is distinguished by a distinct line. Thus, it allows you to adapt your wiring diagram according to the specificities of your projects while ensuring its compliance. Additionally, they also make it easier to understand your systems and simplify future installation, repair and maintenance.
To get started, you’ll need to know a few more things. You’ll need to know the electrical symbols to use. Switches, “simple switch-on” or two-way switches, electrical panel… All these elements have their own symbol, which should be used in the electrical diagram of the house.
Next, you’ll need to place the various elements correctly. You’ll look for the entry and exit points of a room so that you can place the switches there. You’ll also need to decide whether or not a two-way switch is useful. You’ll also be able to position the sockets and their connections correctly according to the place of your home’s furniture. You’ll need to pay particular attention to the positioning of sockets in damp areas such as bathrooms. Finally, the wiring plan is also important if you want to install intelligent devices or a home automation system in your home.
For reasons of finish, cleanliness and understanding, it is essential to call in a professional to draw up your house wiring diagram. If you’re more interested in computer software, there are a number of free programs that can help you. But the job is always better done by a professional.
Whatever the case, you’ll find that anyone can draw up a house wiring diagram. But you need to think about your future home in order to position everything correctly. Thinking about your electrical connections and requirements beforehand will help you avoid discomfort and unpleasant surprises. Don’t forget, though, that you can call on approved electricians like CD Engineering to check that your house wiring diagram has been drawn up correctly. Your electrician also carries out lighting, electrical compliance and electrical renovation.
Having a compliant house wiring diagram is essential to ensure the safety of the occupants of a home and the proper functioning of your devices. Indeed, an incorrect diagram can lead to :
Therefore, it is crucial to hire a qualified and certified electrician to ensure the safety and compliance of your installations according to the standards in force. In addition, to limit these risks and ensure the safety of persons, certain protective devices such as a fuse, a differential circuit breaker, a timer, a technical sheath or a de-tappet may be added.
In order to guarantee the validity of your house wiring diagram, several standards must be respected.
First of all, practical standards. To establish your diagram, it is necessary to represent each element in the rest position such as sockets, switches or even light fixtures and by their specific symbol. Similarly, it is essential to precisely annotate their function, location and associated derivation. Added to this is a precise color code, specific to each conductor used in your electrical connections. Thus, a blue sheath identifies a neutral conductor, while a two-tone yellow and green one identifies an earth conductor and a red, black or brown one identifies a phase conductor. These codes are defined according to national and European standards in order to guarantee the quality, safety, compatibility and harmony of your installations.
Regarding technical standards, these are denser, to meet all scenarios. However, the general rule is that each circuit must be installed according to the rooms and types of devices. In particular with regard to lighting points, the type of socket and specific appliances. In addition, these must be protected and made according to the intended amperage.
Thus, power outlets must be accessible and in sufficient number according to the needs of the dwelling to avoid as much as possible the use of multiple outlets. These must be placed between 30 and 40 cm from the ground but this can also vary depending on the specificity of the room. Finally, we suggest that any room over 4 m2 have ground sockets. By applying these rules, you will be assured of safety and optimal electrical operation.
Understanding and identifying your electrical faults is not always easy. However, certain signs can alert you to the state of your electrical structures.
Are your lights flashing? Are you experiencing variations in electrical current? Are your circuit breakers tripping regularly? Some of your sockets are not working properly? These are elements that can indicate a faulty wiring diagram. Thus, an incorrect diagram or components showing signs of age can alter the proper functioning of your installations and put you in danger.
This is why it is essential to call on an approved expert when creating your home wiring diagram. They will be able to check and correct any potential anomalies present but also develop, connect and maintain your domestic electrical elements.
You are about to renovate your home ? You need advice on the conformity of your house wiring diagram ? Don’t wait any longer to take advantage of our services ! Choosing CD Engineering is taking advantage of our :
Therefore, trust our team to ensure your house wiring schematics and connections. With over 27 years of experience, our experts ensure the commissioning of any installation in accordance with the latest standards. In addition, your quote is free! So don’t wait any longer, contact us now at 02 381 31 01 and enjoy quality facilities and standards, in the shortest time possible.
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