The range of recessed spotlights today can satisfy, perhaps, any, even the most demanding customer. Not the last role when choosing fixtures is played by bulbs installed in fixtures.

Just a couple of years ago, there were only two types of bulbs — halogen and incandescent — for recessed spotlights. We will not dwell on the description of the variety of halogen lamps. The purpose of the article is slightly different - to show the advantages and disadvantages of various types of lamps.

The principle of operation in both lamps is approximately the same. The only difference is the gas that the bulbs of bulbs are filled with ...

Everyone who lives in a private house or apartment, sooner or later make repairs. This is especially true of the old housing stock. And every normal person begins to plan repair work - what needs to be done in the first place, and what can wait.

A so-called construction schedule is drawn up. You begin to ring up your acquaintances in search of normal craftsmen, repair is not done every day.

In order for everything to work properly in the house, apartment, in the process of electrical installation, it is necessary to comply with the wiring requirements in the house, apartment. Depending on the type of room, on the material through which the wires are conducted, the requirements for wiring are different ...

The article gives recommendations on the choice of spotlights. What you should pay attention to when buying fixtures.

Almost every one of us knows what point, recessed lamps are ... They appeared on our market relatively recently, 15-17 years ago, and immediately gained popularity. The popularity of this type of luminaire is determined by many factors: it is ease of installation, a variety of forms, aesthetics and practicality.

These lamps have been used almost everywhere where light is required. Recessed spotlights can be used as the main light, and additional, decorative. Many designers are using these fixtures in their design projects. With the help of spotlights, you can easily emphasize a particular interior detail ...

What is an electrical outlet, no one needs to explain. This is a fairly simple electrical device that allows you to connect various devices to the mains.

How to choose an electrical outlet so that it lasts faithfully for many years?

By design, almost all sockets are the same. As a rule, they consist of a housing, a block, to which springy contacts and terminals are attached, to which, in fact, current-carrying wires are screwed.

Sockets are for industrial use, for connecting powerful, energy-intensive consumers. Such outlets, depending on the load, can be rated for current up to several hundred amperes. In this article we will consider sockets designed for use in everyday life ...

The article describes the principle of operation of several different devices for troubleshooting in wiring. This article will be useful both for beginner electricians, and for people who are just interested.

Almost every man at least once in his life, but hammered a nail into the wall. Someone in order to hang a beautiful, expensive painting, which was recently acquired at the exhibition. Someone just nailed a shelf for a flower. And surely every second thought flashed: "But is there any electric wire or fittings?"And it’s good if you have a drawing according to which electric wires were laid. And if there is no such picture? Then everyone acts at their own peril and risk.

But in order not to get into a mess and do business, there are special devices that relatively accurately indicate the presence of electrical wiring or fittings in this place.

In this article we will consider the most popular and affordable devices for finding hidden electrical wiring ...

The article provides practical recommendations for troubleshooting and wiring. The article is recommendatory (like, what, where) and fact-finding.

In this article, we will consider the most common wiring malfunctions in typical apartments.

After a hard working day, when you come home, you find that your apartment does not have light or sockets do not work. Do not panic.

If you live in an apartment where the wiring has not yet changed, then first you should check the circuit breakers (automatic machines) or fuses in the switchboard.

Most homes have standard wiring. If the house is more than 15-20 years old, the wiring is made of aluminum wire. Over time, aluminum corrodes and degrades ...

Electric power generators. What is it? This is comfort. This is security. This is confidence. Confidence in yourself, in your home. The presence of a generator in your own home today will not surprise anyone. Today, a petrol or diesel generator is not a luxury - it has already become an urgent need. After all, with the loss of electricity, life in the house freezes - there is no water, no heat, no light ...

The power of generators used in everyday life ranges from 500 W to 100 kW. Generators of average power are most in demand - from 6 to 15 kW, about as much is necessary for the normal existence of medium-sized houses.

Almost all medium and high power generators are equipped with an electric starter, which greatly facilitates the operation of generators. To start work, just press the button or turn the ignition key and the station is ready for work ...

Warm floor. What is it? This is comfort, coziness, profitability ... The article gives several tips and recommendations from an electrician with experience. Read, think it over and you will understand if you can lay the “warm floor” on your own ...

Today, there are several types of heating systems of this type - this is a cable system where a cable is used. Cable thickness from 3 to 10 mm. For ease of installation, some manufacturers make systems in the form of mats. And the second type is the so-called “warm” or “heating film”, which we will talk about in the next article.

So, how do you build a warm floor on your own? Is it possible? What is needed to know and be able to do this? Here are some simple tips that you can use to achieve the desired result ...