Switches and sockets must be installed during home decoration. Naturally, switches and sockets are indispensable items in home decoration. There are many types of switches and sockets, and different types have different uses, so it will be a little confusing when purchasing. Trouble, what types of switches and sockets are there? How to choose switches and sockets? Below we will bring you the key points for purchasing switches and sockets for your reference when purchasing.

What types of switches and sockets are there?

1. Classification according to the starting method of the switch: pull switch, rotary switch, flip switch, button switch, rocker switch, touch switch, etc.

2. Commonly used switches are classified according to the connection method: according to the connection method of the switch: single control switch, double control switch, bipolar (dual circuit) double control switch, etc.

3. Classification according to specifications and sizes: Standard types according to specifications and sizes: Type 86 (86mm×86mm), Type 118 (118mm×74mm), Type 120 (120mm×74mm).

4. Classified by function: one opening for single (double) control, two openings for single (double) control, three openings for single (double) control, and four openings for single (double) control.

How to choose switches and sockets?

Key points for purchasing switches and sockets 1. Calculate the number of switches and sockets: When purchasing switches and sockets, first roughly calculate the number of switches and sockets required for decoration. It is best to install more switches and sockets in the living room and bedroom. Switches and sockets must ensure the convenience of household electricity use. It is better to install more switches and sockets than less, and not too many. Just design the location first.

Key points for purchasing switches and sockets 2. Choose the location to install the socket: Generally, sockets are installed 0.3m above the ground. Split air conditioners should be reserved 1.8m above the ground. For TVs, etc. Electrical appliances sometimes require more than one socket, or several sockets may be arranged side by side. For the kitchen, the refrigerator socket is 0.3 meters above the ground, and the height of the range hood generally needs to be 2 meters.

Key points for purchasing switches and sockets 3. Estimated specifications of switches and sockets: The sockets in the room may seem similar at first glance, but upon closer inspection, there will still be many differences. Sockets generally have 6A, 10A, and 16A. For high-power electrical appliances such as air conditioners, you need to choose sockets with a switch above 16A to ensure the safety of household electricity. Generally, the regular socket model will be engraved on the back of the socket. , for example, the model number of the switch socket is clearly engraved on the back of the Nishino socket.

Key points for purchasing switches and sockets 4. Determine the type of switch socket: There are many types of switches on the market, from pull-type to induction types. Different types of switches can be selected for different power needs. At present, the most widely used type of skip switch in home decoration is the 86-type skip switch. Nishino switch sockets are divided into type 118, type 120, and type 86 according to specifications. The 118-type socket is horizontally rectangular, the 120-type socket is vertically rectangular, and the 86-type socket is square. Household switches and sockets generally use type 118 or type 86.

Key points for purchasing switches and sockets 5. Determine the brand of switches and sockets: There are various brands of switches and sockets on the market. It is best to learn more about several brands and compare them. It is best to choose the switch and socket that suits your decoration style. Of course, quality is also very important. When purchasing switches and sockets, ask your relatives and friends what brand of switches and sockets they used during decoration, or listen to the advice of the electrician. Generally, Simon, Nishino, Siemens, and Bull are available on the market. These brands are all good, but different brands have different prices and design styles.

Which brand of switches and sockets is the best?

1. Delixi (China Delixi Holding Group, founded in 1984, is a very influential domestic electrical equipment company and leads the household electrical/electrical lighting/industrial electrical industry)

2. Legrand (Legrand (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd., founded in France in 1860, a pioneer in the world's electrical industry, a world-renowned provider of electrical and intelligent system solutions, one of the top ten brands of switches and sockets)

3. Schneider (Schneider Electric (China) Co., Ltd., founded in France in 1920, a Fortune 500 company, a global expert in energy efficiency management, a leading brand in the field of global power distribution equipment, and a famous manufacturer in the electrical field)

4. Bull (Bull Group Co., Ltd. is committed to creating a safer electricity environment for the public. It is a leading domestic supplier of high-end switch sockets/socket converters and is known for its high safety)

5. Gongyuan Electric Co., Ltd. (Zhejiang Gongyuan Electric Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Gongyuan Group, specializes in the development, research, production and operation of switch sockets/circuit breakers/bath heaters/ventilation fans and other home appliances)

6. Jia’s (Zhongshan Shijia's Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd., one of the top ten brands of switches and sockets, a leader in the steel frame switch category and a pioneer in the LED indicator switch category, and one of the mainstream manufacturing companies in China's electrical industry)

7. Glan (Zhejiang Gelan) Lan Electric Co., Ltd., founded in 1997, is a relatively powerful supplier of integrated terminal products in the domestic electrical and electronic industry, a comprehensive electrical enterprise)

8. Chint Electric (Chint Group Co., Ltd., China Electrical Appliance Industry Association's quality and trustworthy products, a pillar industry of Chint Group alongside high and low voltage electrical appliances/power transmission and transformation/instrumentation)

9. Siemens (Siemens (China) Co., Ltd., started in Germany in 1847, the world The largest electromechanical/electrical engineering and electronics company in the world, a Fortune 500 company, one of the top ten brands of switches and sockets)

10. Longsheng Electric (Zhejiang Longsheng Electric Co., Ltd., a famous trademark in Zhejiang Province, a construction company Comprehensive group company of decorative materials/bathroom heating equipment, expert in home water and electricity systems)

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