1. Map it Out
Changing wires after a house is built is difficult, messy and expensive, so it’s important that you know exactly where all the electrical boxes, outlets and wires need to go before you get started.
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| An Example Electrical Layout Plan |
2. Plan for the Future
Technology is evolving at a rapid rate, and your new home needs enough power to support upgrades to your current systems. This includes both computer networks and home entertainment setups.
While it’s impossible to anticipate every change in technology that’s coming down the pike, starting out with a comprehensive wiring layout gives you room to grow without having to tackle additional electrical projects in the future.
Technology is evolving at a rapid rate, and your new home needs enough power to support upgrades to your current systems. This includes both computer networks and home entertainment setups.
While it’s impossible to anticipate every change in technology that’s coming down the pike, starting out with a comprehensive wiring layout gives you room to grow without having to tackle additional electrical projects in the future.
3. Provide Enough Power
Don’t make the mistake of short-changing yourself when it comes to power. Putting in enough circuits and outlets from the start means that you won’t run out of places to plug things in or have to deal with the hazardous problem of relying on plug strips. It also prevents the need to cut into walls in order to add more wiring.
Don’t make the mistake of short-changing yourself when it comes to power. Putting in enough circuits and outlets from the start means that you won’t run out of places to plug things in or have to deal with the hazardous problem of relying on plug strips. It also prevents the need to cut into walls in order to add more wiring.
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| Enough Power Provisions Will Prevent Such Scenes |
Avoid the problem of circuit overload, by using wires that support more amps and watts than you anticipate on using. Neglecting to do this means blowing circuits more often than not, a situation that’s not only annoying, but also has the potential to be dangerous.
4. Play it SafeKnowing what you’re doing isn’t enough to stay safe during a project that involves electricity. It’s all too easy to forget which wires are which and wind up getting a major shock. Test every wire before putting your hands anywhere near it.
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| Better yet, get a qualified Person To Do The Installations |
Never leave unprotected wires lying on the ground or hanging overhead. If you have to leave a project unfinished for any reason, make sure that you tuck the wires away or protect the ends with some kind of cover. Double-check everything when you return to your work to prevent potentially fatal accidents.
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| Right Contractor |
5. Choose the Right Contractor
If you decide that you need the help of a contractor to complete the wiring in your new home, do your research before you hire. Ask family and friends for recommendations regarding qualified electricians in your area. Talk to each one about what you’ve already put into place and what still needs to get done.
Make sure you feel comfortable about their ability to create a safe, reliable electrical system within your house. The right person for the job will work with you to finish your vision for a well-connected home.
If you decide that you need the help of a contractor to complete the wiring in your new home, do your research before you hire. Ask family and friends for recommendations regarding qualified electricians in your area. Talk to each one about what you’ve already put into place and what still needs to get done.
Make sure you feel comfortable about their ability to create a safe, reliable electrical system within your house. The right person for the job will work with you to finish your vision for a well-connected home.
