A socket with a switch in one case and the specificity of this design

From this article, you can find out what features such a product has as a socket with a switch in one case: the specificity and types of structures, the advantages of using them, common wiring diagrams and practical installation tips. The text contains recommendations on the selection of quality products, brief overviews of manufacturers popular on the market, as well as average installation prices.

Socket with a switch in one case: features of combined products

The modern design of living spaces has become more rational. This rule did not pass by the elements of electrical fittings. This applies to a combined socket strip with a switch in one housing. This design reduces installation time and improves performance, which is the reason for the high popularity of these products.

The advantages of combined structures:

• the ability to connect electrical outlets in conjunction with a switch on any surfaces, including concrete, stone, plasterboard and wood;
• A minimum number of mounting grooves and holes is required for wiring;
• simple connection diagram that does not require laying a separate wire to each consumption point;
• the same parameters of the components simplify the marking procedure at the installation site;
• if necessary, in combined designs, you can combine budget product options with more expensive ones.

Note! If one of the structural components fails, the entire unit will have to be replaced. This is the only drawback of such products.

How to choose a socket with a switch: sockets, their types and prices

There is a wide range of products on the market combined on one unit. When choosing a suitable option, you need to pay attention not only to the prices and popularity of the manufacturer, although these parameters are not the last for buyers. Before you buy a socket with a switch in one case, it is worth checking the product for compliance with the required parameters.

Main selection criteria:

1. Technical parameters of the electrical network and its features.
2. Design (configuration, colors, etc.).
3. The degree of functionality (the number and power of the devices that will be connected should be taken into account).

On sale there are products with various combinatorial elements. Thanks to this, buyers have the opportunity to choose a design with a different number of switches and sockets, as well as keys. Therefore, you need to know exactly how many light sources and electrical appliances will be connected in the room.

The sockets can be of both internal and external design. The first option is used if the wiring in the room is hidden. External outlets are designed for open installation of the system. If the room does not have the conditions for laying hidden wiring, it will not work to refuse the use of bulky external sockets.

The cost of a socket combined with a one-button switch does not exceed 200 rubles. The average price of the “euro” variant with two keys is about 300 rubles. At the same time, the kit allows you to connect devices with a power of less than 3.5 kW. Buying the same model with waterproof properties will cost about 450 rubles. To purchase a power unit with three sockets and a one-button switch, you will have to spend more than 1000 rubles.

How to connect an outlet and a switch: diagrams and installation recommendations

Replacing switches and sockets can be done independently or you can involve specialists in this work. In the absence of knowledge and skills in handling the power grid, it is better to give preference to the second option. In this case, the risk of a short circuit is eliminated, and compliance with all safety rules and quality installation is guaranteed.

Average price of installation of sockets and switches and related services:

Installed structure type	price, rub.
Socket (preparation of a hole for installation in drywall)	100
Socket (preparing a hole for mounting in a brick)	170
External socket	250
Replacing the mechanism in the internal socket	250
Replacing the mechanism in the external socket	350
Internal socket (base - plasterboard)	400
Internal type socket (base - concrete)	500
External socket for electric stove	550
Internal socket for electric stove	700

 

Note! If such powerful electrical appliances as a water heater are connected, grounding will be required. In this case, it is better to invite electrician... The wizard will select a cable with the optimal cross-section and correctly connect the wires to the outlet.

The list of necessary tools for installing the product with your own hands:

• drill string;
• drill;
• pliers;
• screwdrivers with insulated handles (2 pcs.);
• nippers.

Preparation for installation involves choosing a place for installation, marking and drilling holes in the wall with a crown. If the wiring in the room is hidden, you will need to form a niche. The casing has perforated holes for cables. They should be broken.

How to connect an outlet and a switch from one two-wire wire

For an outlet with a switch in one design, a certain sequence of installation steps is provided.The easiest way to solve the problem involves using a clear wiring diagram for the device in the distribution unit.

How to connect the outlet from the switch:

1. Formation of a hole for the installation of the indoor unit or selection of the optimal place for the installation of the outdoor.
2. Determination of the phase from the switchboard and de-energizing the room.
3. Phase supply to the switch. For this, the ends of the phase conductors are stripped, twisted and covered with insulation.
4. The neutral conductor of the network is supplied to the outlet and covered with insulation.
5. Wires that are not used are twisted together and covered with insulating material.

The use of this circuit for connecting the outlet and the switch by tying the phase cable through the switch will be advisable if the network socket is used extremely rarely, and this requires constant switching on and off of electrical devices.

The principle of operation of this design is extremely simple. If the breaker is in the on position, a phase is supplied to the outlet through the switch. Such a system is convenient in cases where a water heater is installed in the room that does not have a shutdown button. Due to the installation of the combined structure, you do not have to constantly pull the plug out of the network.

How to connect a socket with a switch in one block

The switch and the socket, combined in one structure, can be operated separately from each other. For example, in the circuit for connecting a light bulb through a switch with a socket, cables with a phase and zero are laid from the main panel to the distributor box.

The box will contain several wires:

1. Lamp cables (2 pcs.).
2. Lead wires from the unit (3 pcs.).

The phase conductor that goes from the shield is connected to the outlet. The zero core from the mains is connected to the zero cable coming from the lamp and the outlet. In turn, the phase wires connecting the switch and the socket are twisted together and insulated without fail. Then the ground is connected with a suitable cable.

Useful advice! It is advisable to use a jumper to create a connection between the socket and the terminal located on the switch.

In this connection diagram of a one-button switch, the socket will work independently of it. At the same time, the process of turning off and turning on the lamp of the lighting device in the room will not affect other elements of this structure, and affect their functioning.

How to connect the double switch and the outlet to the mains

Most often, the installation of a two-button switch and a socket is performed in a partition, in the area between the doors to the toilet and the bathroom. Thanks to this, it becomes possible to control the lighting in two rooms and at the same time connect any electrical appliances through the AC outlet.

Five conductors are used for connection. They connect the twin structure and the junction box. During operation, it is necessary to ensure that the neutral wire and the grounding conductor are necessarily connected to the outlet and only to it. Using a special jumper, connect the phase to the switch with two keys. This element is present in the switching unit.

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According to the scheme of a double switch, a pair of free conductors is connected to its switching contacts. Through this element, the phase will be supplied to the lighting fixtures located in the bathroom and toilet.In the junction box, twist the wires of the free cores with those that supply the phase through the switch. This allows the system to be connected to the lamp holders in the rooms.

Grounding and neutral wires are formed in the distributor box by connecting the bare ends with twists that were intended to connect the socket. If it becomes necessary to replace the sequence of switch keys that supply voltages to lighting devices in the bathroom and toilet, the veins should be swapped on the switching contacts.

Useful advice! If you intend to install the product outdoors or in a room with a high level of humidity, for example, a bath, shower or bath, you need to make sure that the structure is equipped with protective covers - curtains.

Wiring diagram for a socket and a switch with three buttons

A unit with this configuration is used to save electrical energy. It can act as the master control for several light sources installed in the same room.

The functionality of a triple switch with a socket allows you to control:

• main light source;
• decorative appliances;
• additional light sources.

Thanks to this, it becomes possible, in the event of a lack of light, not to resort to connecting lamps by pressing the key supplying additional or decorative sources. If the level of illumination in the room is too high, using such a switch it can be reduced.

The installation scheme is practically the same as in the case of switches with one or two keys. Most often, the zero core is blue, and the phase is made in red or black. This design feature allows you to easily find the required wires. The configuration of the breaker itself is the same as for the conventional 3-button product. A distinctive feature is only that the neutral wire is supplied directly to the outlet.

Features of connecting a double socket in a residential area

If several electrical devices are connected in one place, it is more advisable to use a unit with two or more sockets. This design can be used to power a telephone, household appliances, computer. In this case, all sockets are under one cover and are connected in parallel.

Before starting work, it is necessary to form jumpers from three wires and bring them to each installation place. In this case, it is very important that the length of the jumpers is not too long. Subsequently, because of this, the socket will not fit into the junction box properly, and the wires themselves will interfere with the operation.

The process of connecting multiple outlets is performed in the following order:

1. All sockets are disassembled.
2. The elements are cleaned (jumpers between boxes, power cable, wires).
3. The first socket and the passing cable are connected.
4. The socket is installed in the installation box on a level.
5. Taking into account the colors, the wires are connected in parallel and the second socket is installed.

If there are more than two sockets in the structure, the remaining elements are connected in the same way. The last of the components in this case will be connected to only three wires.

Useful advice! It is advisable to leave the cable leading from the junction box with a margin. This will provide the ability to re-strip and reconnect if necessary.

Overview of switches and sockets Legrand, Werkel and Schneider Electric

When choosing products for installation in commercial or residential premises, you should focus on quality and cost.But even these indicators do not always facilitate the choice of a design with a switch and a socket. Even the best brands on the market have hundreds of units at different price points.

When buying, you need to pay attention to the main quality criteria:

• maintainability;
• quality of materials of manufacture;
• decorative characteristics (design);
• functionality and technical parameters.

Considering the above, consumers will prefer to buy Legrand, Werkel and Schneider Electric, Bticino, Anam, Makel, Wessen, Lezard, GUSI, DKC sockets. All of them meet high quality and design requirements.

Features and benefits of Legrand sockets and switches

The products of the French manufacturer Legrand are present in the markets of more than 60 countries around the world. From a small family business, the company has grown to the size of a concern with more than 8 brands.

Advantages of Legrand products:

• extensive assortment;
• high quality workmanship;
• the use of quality production raw materials;
• the use of innovative technologies in the production process.

The only drawback of the product is its high cost, which is justified by its excellent technical and operational characteristics. Consumers can purchase switches, frames and sockets from Legrand Valena, Plexo, Kaptika, Valena Allure, Galea Life, Cuuteo and other series. In the rating of manufacturers, this company takes the first place, having the largest assortment and relatively affordable prices in comparison with other companies that produce products of similar quality.

Features of sockets and switches Werkel

Werkel offers high quality electrical products that are practical, reliable, easy to install and durable. These sockets and switches are convenient and multifunctional. The manufacturer pays special attention to decorative characteristics. The products are beautiful and ergonomic.

The retro switches and sockets produced by this Swedish company deserve special attention. These mechanisms are ideal for creating sophisticated accents on brickwork, wood walls and other materials.

Retro series advantages:

• ceramic body with heat resistance (from -40 ° to 80 ° C), high mechanical strength and dielectric characteristics;
• the coating retains its color throughout the entire service life and is resistant to mechanical damage;
• high current conductivity without heating the mechanism;
• stable operation during voltage surges;
• the contacts of the switches do not burn out.

Note! The live components of the structure are made of phosphor bronze. This results in a minimum service life of 40,000 cycles.

Advantages of German Schneider-Electric sockets and switches

The German manufacturer Schneider-Electric specializes in three areas. The company's activities affect the electric power industry, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. The production facilities of this brand operate in France, while the main office is located in Germany.

Benefits of Schneider-Electric products:

• high quality;
• stylish design;
• high level of security and functionality;
• simple installation system;
• an extensive selection of design solutions;
• versatility due to the presence of replaceable frames.

The cost of these products is significantly higher than the prices for Legrand products. The manufacturer has focused the products on the consumer as much as possible, so the buyer can choose a design in the range that meets all his requirements.

A switch and a socket in one housing is a practical version of a product that can be not only convenient to install, but also beautiful. When choosing products for the home, it is advisable to give preference to models equipped with boxer with ribbed perforation on the inner walls. In this case, the fixation in the wall will be more reliable.

Modern designs allow you to carry out the installation yourself, the main thing is to scrupulously approach the performance of all actions. If you have a large number of wires, you can make a mistake with the connection, so all work must be done very carefully or call a qualified specialist.