How much does it cost to replace circuit breakers in an electrical panel and what does the price depend on?

Installation of sockets: prices

Why do you need a machine gun?

Modern household appliances, represented by a large number of fairly energy-intensive devices, have made human life more comfortable. However, there is also a downside - due to the increased consumption of energy resources, the wiring is subjected to a load that it is not always able to withstand.

To avoid fire, special automatic means of protection are provided, which fulfill their role under one condition - they must be in working order. Even if the safety device is new, if it has poor contact, this is already a danger. And you need to react immediately, and not when the wiring starts sparking or some equipment fails.

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Types of work and their cost

What happens when a random person who understands electrics at an amateur level is brought in to work - he will replace the fuse and, possibly, the package. But in most cases this is not enough, especially if you have to deal with old equipment. It is necessary to pay attention to the metering loop, the zero bus, as well as the meter itself.

Depending on the quantity and type of work, their cost is calculated. Eg:

• Installation of new machines with replacement of the meter - 700 rubles .
• Replacement bag - 300 rubles .
• Installation of a relay that protects against sudden voltage changes - 600 rubles .
• If, along with replacing the machines, you need to lay a line for the washing machine and install an outlet - 700 rubles .
• DIN rail, zero bus plus replacement of the machine will cost 1800 rubles .

In some cases, it may be necessary to change the protective device - most often, a call to the technician becomes inevitable when, during the operation of any high-power device, the machine randomly turns off.

To resolve the problem, you must submit an application to the relevant company. This can be done in person or by submitting a request online on the website.

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Step-by-step dismantling instructions

Working with electricity requires care and caution. When dismantling and replacing an outlet, it is important to follow safety precautions. In this article we will talk about replacing an outlet on a two-wire network. But if you need to replace a grounded outlet, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with this material.

The first thing that needs to be done is to turn off the circuit breaker on the apartment panel that powers the line on which dismantling work is planned to be carried out

In multi-storey buildings, panels with package switches that cut off the supply of electricity to apartments are located on staircase landings. It is necessary to determine on the dashboard the bag that corresponds to the apartment, and then move it to the upper “off” position.

If desired, you can de-energize only one room in which the replacement will take place. But for this you need to clearly know which of the machines is responsible for the corresponding line.

Since when the power goes out you will be temporarily deprived of lighting, when replacing an outlet in a dark room or during the twilight period of the day, you should think about an alternative light source in advance. As a backlight, it is convenient to use a battery-powered flashlight or a lamp connected to another power line.

To ensure that there is no mains voltage, use the single-pole low voltage indicator, available in the form of an indicator screwdriver.

The wires at the connection point are separated into phase and neutral threads. The indicator alternately touches the phase and neutral wires of the socket. If it is energized, the light on the screwdriver will light up. You can safely replace the connection point only if the indicator does not react when the probe comes into contact with the bare ends.

Dismantling the socket is performed in the following sequence:

1. Remove the body of the old device. To unscrew the central mounting bolt located on the cover, you will need a Phillips or flat-head screwdriver. Under the removed cover you will see the working mechanism.
2. After making sure that there is no voltage in the network, proceed to removing the internal unit of the device. To do this, special spacer tabs are opened on the sides of the working board. In some models, the metal plate of the mechanism is secured with two screws. They need to be unscrewed.
3. Having removed the socket from the socket box as far as the wires allow, unscrew the clamping screws that secure the power cables. The current-carrying conductors in the block are sequentially disconnected.

When dismantling a socket for external wiring, keep in mind that there are devices with a mechanism that is separated from the socket box and models whose mechanisms are combined with overhead socket boxes. Both are subject to analysis. Only in the first option, you first need to remove the housing, and only then disconnect the working element, and in models of the second type, only remove the housing.

If, when dismantling the socket for hidden wiring, the screw securing the cover cannot be unscrewed, you can take an extreme measure - with a precise, but not very strong blow of a hammer, split it. The socket itself should be removed very carefully so as not to damage the cables leading to it.

To loosen the spacers, you must first unscrew the corresponding screws, and then use the freed wires to pull the “core” out of the cell in the wall

After dismantling the socket, it is necessary to inspect the insulation of the wires. If the braid is melted or damaged, the wire should be cut back to undamaged insulation. For the future, keep in mind that one of the main reasons for insulation melting is an incorrectly selected fuse rating or circuit breaker, which leads to a malfunction of the protection device.

In old-built houses, situations often arise when, after dismantling the socket, it is discovered that the socket box is missing in the niche, and the “core” itself is attached directly to its walls. You cannot install the socket this way: the device will not be securely fastened. In this case, you will have to install a new plastic socket box.

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What to look for when choosing sockets

To achieve the desired result, it is necessary to take into account that much depends on the quality of the material. We always recommend buying quality material from well-known brands. Such as “Legrand”, “SchneiderElectric”, they are both specified and tested over the years. And in general, these are leading companies in the electrical equipment sales market.

Also, before installing sockets, you need to clearly understand:

— How many outlets do you need in a certain location? For what purposes?

We recommend that you think about such moments in advance, the same applies to installing sockets in the kitchen! In the kitchen, in addition to simple sockets, power sockets are also needed.

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