6 Reasons to Plan Electrical Installation in Advance

Why is it important to create an electrical plan before starting a renovation? We explain.

Save time during renovation

It's better to plan the placement of sockets, switches, and lighting in advance. This will help save time during renovation — contractors can lay the wiring during rough work, and you won't have to endure delays.

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Budget

If you don't plan the layout in advance, you may have to reschedule and pay for the contractor's downtime. It's even worse to install sockets and switches once the finishing touches are done — this work has to be repeated. You'll have to pay for it again.

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Install a "Smart Home" System

We tend to think of "Smart Home" as a futuristic system not suitable for standard apartments. This is a common misconception. Even in typical apartments, there are many scenarios that can be controlled with just a few buttons on your mobile phone or tablet. For example, the "Smart Home" system on KNX by JUNG.

What are the advantages of a "Smart Home" system?

• It's convenient. One system controls all rooms in the apartment or house.
  
• You and your home are safe. Simulate presence when you're away for a long vacation or activate the alarm system.
  
• It's economical. You can reduce consumption of electricity and heat.
  
• It's modern. Open and close curtains without getting up from the sofa, or adjust lighting brightness with one button — all of this and more is possible using a "Smart Home" system on KNX by JUNG.
  

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Choose Suitable Electrical Appliances in Advance

Without a plan, it's hard to select optimal appliances from a large range based on power and price. If you buy them at random, there might not be enough power for all the household appliances in your apartment.

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Arrange Furniture Comfortably

A switch behind a cabinet or a socket behind a kitchen cabinet — sound familiar? If you plan the placement of switches and sockets in advance along with furniture layout, such inconveniences won't occur.

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Plan Daily Life Scenarios

Plan the placement of sockets and switches according to your lifestyle. Where do you read? Where is it more convenient to use a hairdryer? Do you prefer not to get up from the sofa every time to turn lights on or off?

There will be many such questions. Ask yourself and family members these questions and sketch the desired electrical layout on a plan. Plan for extra sockets and switches so that you don't have to use extension cords later, which would ruin the interior design.

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The article was prepared with support from JUNG.