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Marking Electrics for Builder

  • 31-12-2010 11:19am
    #1
    I'm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭


    Hi,

    Our builder has asked for details what we want in terms of sockets, light etc. I was thinking of marking up the engineer's drawings ( I've pdf copies ), but only have simple drawing packages on my computer - does anybody have a recommendation for a way to mark up the basics ? is there any particular software package that is useful ?

    Happy Christmas to all - all the best for the New Year


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  • #2
    rayjdav
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,097 ✭✭✭rayjdav


    If you have .pdf drawings why not do it by hand?:rolleyes:

    Very simple proceedure, if you take a bit of time about it.
    Whatever amount of twin sockets you want just (x2). You'll use all of them. Lights and 2way switching is another important thing to consider.
    Dont forget at least 1No. external socket. TV points to beds/dining etc. Maybe not now but when the kids grow older;) Better to be looking at them as opposed to for them later:mad:

    You can google a few basic domestic symbols and use them. Once you note in the legend what each item is, it does not matter what you use really.

    If you had an Architect or AT do your plans, why not get them to do it? It's bread and butter stuff for a house usually.


  • #3
    martin46585
    Closed Accounts Posts: 342 ✭✭martin46585


    I'm wrote: »
    Hi,

    Our builder has asked for details what we want in terms of sockets, light etc. I was thinking of marking up the engineer's drawings ( I've pdf copies ), but only have simple drawing packages on my computer - does anybody have a recommendation for a way to mark up the basics ? is there any particular software package that is useful ?

    Happy Christmas to all - all the best for the New Year

    why not do it old school, take a bit of time in situ and decide where you would like everything to go, think table lamps and the likes especially in hall/landing, then clearly mark on the wall with marker paint, nothing to match seeing it for real, have a chat with you electrician, he will be well suited to advise you on items that you would never have even thought of............


  • #4
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,545 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    A tin of spray paint or even a piece of broken plaster board is your friend.


  • #5
    imitation
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,815 ✭✭✭imitation


    +1 for chalking the walls. Its probably worth just marking the drawings up by hand to get a rough estimate for quotation, but theres nothing like seeing it in 3d. Doing it a few times is a good idea also in case you might miss a good location for a socket etc.


  • #6
    awnow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 142 ✭✭awnow


    martin46585 wrote: »
    have a chat with you electrician, he will be well suited to advise you on items that you would never have even thought of............

    E.g. a socket to plug in your christmas tree :D


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  • #7
    mechelec
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭mechelec


    I have some legends for electrical and mechanical symbols in PDF or CAD format if you would like them send me a PM.

    Obviously budget may determine the amount of points you instal, you should ask you electrician for rates per points. This is a good way of ensuring you dont go over your budget and you have a defined cost if you ask for extras later.

    If you have not done so already, its a good idea to mark your proposed furniture on your plan. This gives you a good idea where you'll want socket and lamp points.


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