A few decades ago, one could not have imagined that several sockets would be installed in each bath. At that time, people did not think about the fact that electrical appliances would be installed in the bathroom. Today, a washing machine outlet in the bathroom is not surprising.
In addition to the washing machine, the supply of electricity to the bathroom requires:
- shower cubicle with massager;
- jacuzzi;
- electric shavers, hair dryers, depilators, curling irons.
Can a socket be installed in the bathroom?
[adsense] Many people ask this question when planning a room layout. After all, the socket is located in a damp room in which it can be exposed to water. Incorrect connection of electrical appliances can threaten them with irreversible damage.
For many years, people have been installing sockets in various rooms where their installation was not originally planned, such as: garages, summer kitchens, bathrooms are no exception. It follows from this that the outlet in the bathroom can be installed only in compliance with all the rules for the operation of electrical appliances.
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How to choose the right place for mounting the socket
This task is the most difficult, you should think carefully about the location of the outlet, since its installation in a place convenient for you is not always advisable, since later it may turn out that it is in a danger zone. Washing machine socket height and any other technique should be at least sixty centimeters, since a flood can occur in the bath, therefore, the higher the better.
It is best to conditionally divide the bathroom into several zones:
- zero area - it includes a bathroom with a shower stall and other similar units that work with water. This area is the most unfavorable for the outlet;
- the first area - this includes devices that heat water. Sockets in this area can be mounted;
- the second area is the most favorable area in which it is recommended to install sockets without fear of being exposed to water.
You can find a place for mounting an outlet, the most important thing is not to neglect safety measures and follow the rules for operating these devices.
Safety rules related to wiring
There are several guidelines for wiring to the bathroom:
- all wires must be hidden in the wall;
- grounding must be present;
- insulate all joints;
- bathroom wires must be led to a separate cable that is not connected to the general power grid system;
- sockets in the bathroom should be special - waterproof.
Please note if you have a large bathtub, then these devices are allowed to be mounted from each other at a distance of two and a half meters.
Choice of cable cross-section
There is also another important question that interests everyone no less than the above, “what section it should be a cable for a washing machine? "... This parameter is important, since the durability of the outlet depends on it. The selection of the wire is based on the rated current of all devices connected to the outlet, in our case, it depends on the power of the washing machine. After all, if a cable with a small cross-section is used in the system, it can be shorted at best, and at worst a fire can occur.
Main features of installation
If you are not confident in your abilities, or simply do not know how to work with "electricity", the best solution would be to turn to professionals who know their business.
However, if you nevertheless decided to do this work yourself, you must observe safety precautions:
- perform all work in special protective gloves;
- before proceeding with the installation, it is necessary to de-energize the working area;
- you should not perform actions that you do not understand, it is still better to contact an electrician.
After determining the location, take a punch, and hollow out a groove for the socket. Next, you need to bring the wires to the general power grid, (the socket for the washing machine in the bathroom must be connected with a mid-section cable), there are several options:
- punch a hole in the wall;
- lay the wires up the wall to the ceiling;
The easiest way is the first, but it will leave quite noticeable marks on the wall. Now you can start installing the outlet itself. We connect the wires to the trimmer, and install it in a previously prepared place. After all this, we put the outer case of the socket on top of this.
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