What is electrical design?
Electrical design is the process of planning electrical installation in a building. It includes determining the number of circuits, selecting protections (circuit breakers), placing sockets and switches, and designing the distribution board. Proper design helps avoid overload problems and ensures safe operation.
Why design electrical before construction?
- Avoid wall chasing after finishing - all points will be in the right places
- Save on materials - precise list of cables and protections
- Ensure safety - properly selected protections prevent fires
- Electrician gets a ready project - faster and cheaper execution
What does electrical design software offer?
Electro Planner is a comprehensive tool for designing electrical installations that automates many time-consuming processes and ensures compliance with standards.
How to design electrical step by step?
1. Determine rooms and their functions
Start with a list of rooms: kitchen, living room, bedrooms, bathroom, garage. Each room has different electrical requirements - kitchen needs more circuits than bedroom.
2. Add electrical circuits
For each room, add circuits: general sockets (B16), lighting (B10), and dedicated circuits for appliances - induction hob, oven, dishwasher, washing machine need separate circuits.
3. Check automatic selection
System automatically selects: circuit breakers (B10, B16, C16), cable sizes (1.5mm², 2.5mm², 4mm²), RCDs, and phase assignment for 3-phase installations.
4. Download PDF documentation
Generate a complete project ready for the electrician. Report contains everything: circuit list, distribution board diagram, power balance, and material shopping list.
Common questions about electrical design
Find answers to the most important questions in the FAQ section. Learn how many circuits you need in the kitchen, when to choose B10 vs B16 breaker, and whether you need 3-phase installation.
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