How to install a socket in a slope?
The advantages of placing electrical accessories in a slope
PVC windows are characterized by increased functionality relative to their outdated counterparts. For example, a window sill, which, thanks to its impressive size, acts as a roomy shelf. Such window sills, which are more reminiscent of countertops, are more and more often the place of installation of household appliances powered by a 220 Volt network. It can be electric kettles, lamps, electric shutters and the like devices.
In addition to devices that are permanently located on the windowsill, there are those devices that appear there from case to case. Installing the outlet in the slope makes sense in order to connect chargers for various gadgets: phones, tablets, electronic photo frames. The convenience of such a solution lies in the fact that the windows usually do not have any furniture, which becomes an obstacle to the approach to the electric point, in addition, such an outlet can always be easily reached. Also, installing the outlet in the slope will help to celebrate the New Year, since it is very easy to get the electric garland out of there and hang it directly on the window, as well as connect the illumination of the Christmas tree.
If there are spotlights in the window opening, the side slope will be an excellent place to place the appropriate switch on it. Next to it, it makes sense to install another one, if there is a sofa or bed near the window, above which there is a sconce, or a desktop with a lighting lamp.
Operational Safety
This fear is very justified, because condensate can accumulate near the windows, and water, being an excellent electrical conductor, can cause short circuit. On the question of whether it is safe, the opinion of experts looks like this - moisture alone does not conduct current, but the substances that make up the water (for example, salt) are able to do this. But even in rooms with high humidity, condensation occurs at the contacts, but, firstly, its amount is extremely small, and secondly, its composition does not differ essentially from distilled water, which is not capable of conducting current. It is also important to note that the main cause of condensation is the temperature difference. Since the window slope is in a room with the same indicator, the probability of moisture on the contacts is excluded.
In addition to the above, there is a concern regarding moisture from the outside, for example during a shower when the windows are open. Even if the outlet is directly under the sash, due to its design features, it opens inward, thereby protecting electrical accessories from potential short circuits. By the way, rainwater is also devoid of salt and will not be able to conduct electricity.
The probability of fire is no different from the rest of the electrics in the apartment. Serve as protection circuit breakersthat turn off before the conductor reaches a critical temperature. It is important to remember that non-combustible materials are used for window slopes.
Based on the foregoing, installation of the outlet in the window slope can be considered absolutely safe.
Installation Instructions
In fact, the installation process is not much different from the trivial technology used elsewhere in the apartment. The points where the socket or switch will be located must be selected in advance, and the cable should already be in place after installing the window. The height above the windowsill does not play a special role, but experts advise to withstand at least 10 centimeters.
The window slope must be separated from the mounting foam, prepare holes in it for the installation of socket boxes. Then the slope is set in place with a small amount of mounting foam or glue. It is important to check the strength of the structure after dismantling, as modern sockets hold the plugs strongly, and its removal in some cases can cause the slope to peel off.
Sockets should not be chosen for concrete walls, but for drywall. They are distinguished by the presence of special clamps on the screws with which they are fastened. About, how to install a socket, we told in a separate article. After these manipulations, only install outlet or a switch according to standard technology in the socket. From now on, there will be no additional nuances for installation.
The video below clearly demonstrates how to install the outlet on a slope and what nuances you need to consider when installing:
Now you know how the socket should be installed in the slope of the window. As you can see, the installation process is practically no different from the standard conditions for mounting electrical accessories!
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