apartment wiring

About electricity for the "Dummies"

In modern buildings, apartment wiring, usually made aluminum wire section 4 sq. mm. The capacity of the wiring is approximately 10 A.

As mentioned in Chapter 3 , this should be the rated current of the fuse-link or machine. This current corresponds to the maximum power enabled devices - 2300W (230 × 10). Therefore, for large capacity devices (electric cookers, air conditioners, large heaters, etc.) On the switchboard of your apartment should prepare a separate circuit, it is also necessary to establish a separate electrical outlet, a separate machine properly distribute power for each of a permanent device and properly distribute power devices between circuits .

Electrical wiring is carried out in accordance with current regulations. If there are multiple connections in one apartment, each machine must be equipped with an inscription with the name of connection.

Do not engage in self-seal or wiring reconstruction. This work can only be done by a qualified electrician.

Electrical wiring should be protected from damage. Before you drive a nail into the wall, you must make sure that in this place there is no wiring (consult the drawing, or check with the help of a special device).

If the apartment is filled with water, you should immediately remove your apartment network and turn it on only when the wall is completely dry. The same trip you must do if you encounter the threat or emergency situations (fire, flood, technological accidents, etc.).

Electrical sockets are used to enable electrical devices to the network. Appliance plugs must match the outlet, and rated current of the appliance shall not exceed the rated current of the socket. The outlet must be securely fixed and have no visible damage, soot, burnt contacts. Otherwise it should be replaced.

Before using the jack, make sure you dry your hands, and you are shod with dry shoes. If an electrical appliance is equipped with a switch, it must be used to turn off this switch, then pull out the plug. Inclusion in the reverse order.

When you turn off the appliance, do not pull the cord. Hold the socket with one hand and with the other hand pull out the plug.

Extension. Use extension cords if necessary and for a short time. Do not use an extension cord home-made, as well as extensions that have shell damage. Damaged extension cord should not be repaired, and removed from use. Extension cord is connected to the instrument first, and then to a wall outlet. Switching off in reverse order.

Splitter. When using it you need to make sure that the outlet is not overloaded with total load. It is preferable to use not "tee", and splitter, equipped with the cord and switch.

If the voltage has disappeared in the apartment