How not to miss the choice of height for sockets and switches

In the process of repair, any person is faced with the question, where to locate the power points in the room? Where should the switches and sockets be located by standards? This issue needs to be given due attention, it is necessary to plan everything and draw up a diagram, determine the appropriate number of outlets in each room.

This is extremely important, since in the future it will not be necessary to purchase an extension cord, and think about how to hide the interfering wires.

Technical Standards

It is important to correctly determine the number and plan the location of outlets, so that in the future there are no problems. And it is important to study the technical documentation as well. Of course, the bill does not provide for the number and location of electrical power connectors, but there is a set of rules where there are relevant recommendations. As for the switches, they are often located near the door at a height of 1 meter from the floor, sockets can be placed in any convenient place.

Soviet standards and euro standards, the main advantages and disadvantages

As for the outdated location method, it has its own strengths:

1. A huge number in the CIS countries consider this option as convenient as possible, so there is both demand and supply.
2. The switch should be placed almost at eye level, which is pretty convenient.
3. You can install furniture and it will not interfere with turning the lights on and off and using sockets.
4. If there are children, then this option is the safest.
5. Without any difficulty, you can connect any electrical device and do not need to bend.

But it is worthwhile to understand that the outlet is always in sight, and if a cable is constantly connected to it, then this is not aesthetically pleasing.

As for Euro standards, there is something to think about:

1. From the floor, the outlet is located at a distance of 30 centimeters, if there are small children, then this is unsafe.
2. You need to constantly lean in order to connect electrical equipment.
3. But on the other hand, sockets can be hidden behind the furniture and you can hide it along with the wire.
4. As for the switches, it is customary to mount them at a height of 90 centimeters from the floor.

That is, each of the options has its own advantages and you can combine options, it all depends on the operation. It is important that this is convenient and safe, since there are no uniform standards at the moment, no problems will arise.