Get that wiring right
The maze of electrical wiring that power a dwelling comes across as a rather baffling paraphernalia for the uninitiated. It illuminates the home and runs appliances of all sorts and a little understanding of how the wiring criss-cross the nook and corner and the functions of other trappings that come with it.
Whenever taking up the work, do ensure that you call in a skilled electrician . This is important since a skilled electrician will take right care in spreading the labyrinthine network of connectivity while following the Indian Electricity Rules (IE Rules) in wiring.
Insist that the entire wiring system is taken up with quality, that is ISI mark, house wiring accessories as the safety of the entire family is involved. Let there be no compromise on this count.
Cable/wire plays a vital role in the house wiring system and you can use specific configuration of 99.97 per cent pure copper wire. These cables are low conductor resistance and thus save power and offer a cut in electricity bills. A separate fuse or Isolator/MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) for each circuit or room for power circuit is required. It throws a ring of protection for building wiring from over load or short circuit. Do not use multiple plug system for your domestic appliances. Depending on the domestic appliances and future connecting load, give minimum provision for power sockets in your wiring installation.
Provide separate lines for telecommunications, Internet, TV Ariel, DC cable and similar other provisions at home. Another key aspect is to have an ELCB (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker) which protects against potential electric shocks. It opens/trips the circuit instantly, cutting the power in 1/40th of a second.
N.S.R.H.V. SUBBA RAO,
Electrical Engineer,
National Academy Of Construction.
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