How to install the outlet
The outlet is an indispensable element in any housing. Thanks to it, the electric energy goes to all the devices, without which we can no longer imagine our life. In this article, how to install a power outlet own hands, as well as where it is better to arrange and what is needed for this.
Recently, the sockets have over the plinth, which usually has a special niche for wires. Also worth noting that, depending on the type of wiring, the sockets themselves are built-in and outdoor. The difference in their connection is insignificant, however, built-in outlets require special niches in the walls and installation of special plastic boxes, which are called junkets.
In addition, you can even install a power outlet in a wall of plasterboard. In such a material, it is quite easy to make a hole for a special podrozetnik. As a rule, such a box is fastened for two minutes with a screwdriver and screws.
To install the power socket by yourself, first of all It is necessary to completely de-energize the part of the apartment or house where the installation will be carried out.
First you need to remove the outer cover A socket that carries both a protective and decorative function. This procedure should not cause any complications, since all the covers are fastened with one or two bolts.
As for the overhead sockets, they have a special mounting back cover with holes for fastening. You just need to attach it to the wall andmark the place for dowels with a felt-tip pen or pencil. After that, put the socket aside and drill holes, where we insert plastic dowels. Usually, for fixing the socket, there are enough screws 2-3 cm in length and plugs with a diameter of 5 mm.
Now we need plug in the electricity socket, but first it is necessary to determine whichfixing of the wires is provided in the socket. As a rule, clamping terminals are used, into which wires are simply inserted, stripped of insulation by 5-7 millimeters. After inserting the wire, it remains only to properly tighten the bolts. There is also another type of fixation, when the wire needs to be screwed with a special bolt with a washer. In this case, it will be necessary to strip the wire 10-15 millimeters, then with the help of round-nosed pliers make small rings from the bared edges, whose diameter should be slightly larger than the diameter of the fixing bolts. Next, insert these bolts and washers into the resulting rings and tightly screw them into place.
If there is a third contact in the socket, it is designed for earthing, which is necessary to ensureadditional protection against electric shock. Such a function becomes relevant with increasing power of many devices. In the event that there is no ground wire in the wiring, which is yellow-green, the so-called "Zeroing", which is a connection to the thirdcontact of the neutral wire. To determine such a wire, you need a special screwdriver-indicator, the bulb of which should light up when you touch the phase wire.
To install the outlet correctly, it must be properly secured. Fixation It is a very important step, because of pullingfork rosette subjected to stress, resulting in literally falling out of the seats. When choosing the built-in sockets, please note that they do not require fixing with the help of special levers, but with screws. This method is considered more reliable and durable.
Finally, it must be said that if you have never had to work with electrical wiring and carry out such installation, we strongly recommend turn to electricians.
