In modern housing construction, new plinth designs have recently appear with a built-in socket. For communications now does not require complex repair - drill holes and make a gasket in the walls.
In rooms with a large number of electronic equipment, it is enough to place the plinth with a cable channel, which are mounted for special boxes for sockets.
The installation box in the plinth is usually done in the case when the cable must be stretching through the entire apartment or you need to expand the electrical wiring network. The cavity of the plinth can accommodate telephone, internet cables and high voltage wires. For network and telephone wires, built-in sockets are the most convenient option.
In addition, the installation of sockets for the plinth is most effective when placing hidden wiring. In this case, it is possible to locate electricity sources anywhere.
Advantages and disadvantages of plinth sockets
- the ability to hide the sockets by making them part of the interior;
- allow us to use electrical appliances normally, since with this location of sockets, the furniture does not close the contacts;
- help save space and reduce the cost of insulation of wiring;
- placement of sockets in those parts of the room, where it was previously not available;
- The security level increases, since the wires do not hide with such a connection;
- Protects cable from pet damage.
The lack of such a placement is only that if the water falls inside the design, it will lead to a short circuit. To avoid such a situation, the socket is equipped with a special curtain that protects contacts from moisture.
Characteristics of the installation box
- For mounting the installation box requires submersors (boxes) and the sockets themselves. The conversion design consists of a box with an adapter at the bottom.
- Electrotechnical boxing is made of polyvinyl chloride, laminated film, which can imitate any texture (stone, wood, etc.). The material of the peavercraft has greater rigidity than the plinth, as it is necessary for stable fixation during installation.
- Two types of peasants are produced - outdoor, tightly adjacent to the floor and plinth and a wall, which is attached to the wall and plinth, it does not touch the floor.
- The design of the installation box is made universal both to accommodate the electrical outlet and for the phone connector, a network cable or antenna, etc.
- To configure the installation box completely suitable for the plinth, it is better to purchase them from one manufacturer.
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Mounting socket
Installation of conversion is not of great difficulty, so it can be done independently.
The following tools are needed: perforator, screwdriver (screwdriver set), saw for plastic, a knife with a sharp blade, passage and measuring instruments.
We also need self-tapping screws (from 6 mm), insulating tape, etc. The method of fastening the opposition with glue or sealant is not reliable, since the box in this case will not be firmly fixed.
Before carrying out the cable laying to the outlet, it is necessary to pave the plinth with the cable channel for which the electrically conductor will pass.
To do this, the moldings remove the protective panels, then the mounting planks are fixed with the help of plastic dowels at the previously marked points. Corners and longitudinal adapters are set taking into account the placement of wires.
In the locations of the proposed installation of sockets is pre-made a mark. Next, the corresponding sizes of the segment of the molding are cut off, and the reserve is 4-5 mm on both sides.
To install outdoor conversion in the plinth, it is necessary to leave the gap (60-70 mm) between the separate straps of molding or make a cut at the installation site. For conversion, which is attached to the wall, the incision on the plinth is made from above. Holes around the edge is processed with a file to avoid damage to isolation.
From the central channel cable, the wire is pulled out, which is intended for the connection, it is cut and is cleaned. Plinth closes the protective bar
The box is applied to the wall and through the holes mark the fastenings. Marks drill slots for fasteners and clog plastic dowels. To ensure a more dense fit of the dowel used without sideboards.
The installation box is tightly fixed to the wall using self-tapping screws. The hole displays the wires without twisting and damage.
The socket in the plinth is installed as follows. Pre-on the outlet, unscrew the terminals using a screwdriver, then attach the strongest wires. Tightening the screws, you need to ensure that you do not damage the conductors due to too much pressure. To inside the boxing, the bends are tightening tighten the cable.
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At the end of the installation, the voltage is connected, check the performance of the socket by a multimeter or any electrical appliance and secure the decorative panel.
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Useful advice
Outdoor peavern, having a ground, is more convenient for installation, as it is suitable for different types of sockets. Such products have a box with greater depth, so when installing does not arise problems.
To other types of submersors, they specifically select a socket with grounding.
However, the operation of the product adjacent to the floor causes some inconvenience. During the operation around the box, dust and dirt accumulates around the box, and during cleaning it can get water, which will lead to a short circuit. Put furniture close to the wall will not work. Thus, the peavering, fixed to the wall is more practical in everyday life.
When making installation, it is necessary to observe fire and electrical safety. All work must be carried out only after disconnecting the voltage. The electrical wire should not have damage, and the bare areas must be isolated by special materials.
Electrotechnical boxes with the placement of a large number of cables were previously used in industry. Now such engineering and technical solutions have been widely used in various spheres of interior design.
Today, using the built-in Multibox, you can easily place a socket in any part of the house, which can save time and means for expensive repairs. Plinth boxes have the most diverse form and design, allowing you to choose the most suitable option and make them part of the home interior.