Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Electrical Appointment - What Would You Do? 5Mar 15, 2017 8:30 pm The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Electrical Appointment - What Would You Do? 9Mar 16, 2017 11:37 am I'd be adding more powerpoints, lighting aside. One double powerpoint in the kitchen is not enough. Add a double to the other end of the rear bench and a double to the side of the island bench at a minimum. I'd also be adding another double to each bedroom as a minimum (for main I'd put it directly opposite the bed, next to the door), and a quad anywhere a TV or computer is intended to go. A double either side of the vanity in the ensuite is also a good idea. The current rental we are in has one double, on hubby's side which he has to plug his shaver into which sits on the bench, leaving me one for my hairdryer/straightener/curler - which makes access awkward when we are both getting ready. It's probably not a bad idea to have an outside powerpoint to the alfresco too. If you want wall lights to the front of the house consider having junction boxes put into the brickwork while it's being built. Second Time 'Round Re: Electrical Appointment - What Would You Do? 10Mar 16, 2017 12:33 pm And if you're thinking about ceiling fans in the bedrooms later get them to at least run the control cable and install more timbers in place to take the weight Re: Electrical Appointment - What Would You Do? 11Mar 16, 2017 1:41 pm Hi everyone, Thanks very much for tips so far. Very useful. To answer the question, it is for an investment property for now, but we do hope to live there one day (eventually). At first, it'll just be rented out or possibly Airbnb (ideally I'd like to do this, but not sure if the numbers will add up). Re: Electrical Appointment - What Would You Do? 12Mar 16, 2017 2:06 pm Talkey Hi everyone, Thanks very much for tips so far. Very useful. To answer the question, it is for an investment property for now, but we do hope to live there one day (eventually). At first, it'll just be rented out or possibly Airbnb (ideally I'd like to do this, but not sure if the numbers will add up). As has been said before, don't worry too much about the electricals if it is single story. All extras cam be added post completion using external facing wall cavity's or pillar voids. HOWEVER looking at your plan I'd do the following: For painless working in the kitchen, add extra GPO's on surfaces where there is splashbacks or tiles - I went for additional outlets at either side of the stove and sink as well as one on the island bench - think about the placement of the island bench outlet as it may be very visible if done wrong. Add an outlet to the walk in pantry, you never know when you have a need to something to be there like a charger for a small vacuum or an ipad... Bedrooms only need 1 power GPO outlet (master would usually get 2). Lights are another story, not sure who you are building with but be aware that some slug you for a battern holder fitting and then the LED or Halogen downlight, so a fixture that can be procured cheaply will cost double or more if done in the build. Fibre NBN or Opticomm is simple, you get a location for the NTU (internal connection device) typically in the garage with conduit from the exterior wall. From that point it's CAT5 or 6 cabling to however many wall outlets you choose. Most builders electrical inclusions don't typically include a TV antenna, only cable from the wall outlet into the ceiling, same with satellite cabling. Once thing I notice on your plan if it matters all all for you but see if you can extend the width of the ensuite cabinetry so there is no wasted space between the benchtop and adjacent wall. I missed this in my design and even though it only adds 100mm or so that space can be put to good use as a set of pigeon holes in the cabinetry for small things. Re: Electrical Appointment - What Would You Do? 13Mar 16, 2017 2:44 pm Thanks. You have all been very helpful. We have actually already allowed a provision for $3,000 to do down lighting in the main area. That'll only get us 17 and I'm not sure how much that'll cover. The plan was to have them in hallway / living / kitchen / family. Do you reckon that will be enough? Or perhaps we weren't going to have them in the hallway - will check with my wife tonight. Anyway, here's what I'm thinking. Appreciate any thoughts. Changes: Hallway / living room / family room / dining:
Kitchen
Study
Rumpus / kids' retreat
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