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Easy to install, even if you’re not familiar with electrical wiring
You don’t need to be a wiring expert to install an electric octopus wiring. The installer will provide you with all the information you need in an installation guide. The most time-consuming tasks will be carried out beforehand (sizing the sheaths and wires, wiring the sheaths, wiring the GTL) and the plan will show you where to place each centre pot. Extra lengths of duct are provided so that you can carry out your installation with peace of mind and move sockets or switches if necessary.
Reduced installation time
It will take 2 to 3 days to install an electric octopus wiring, depending on the size of your installation. The plan has already been drawn up by the design office, time-consuming tasks such as stringing electrical conduits are carried out in the workshop, and the electrical panel will already be wired and the circuit breakers installed. It takes about 15 days after ordering to receive your kit from the supplier.
No labour costs on your installation
If you carry out the electrical installation yourself, you won’t incur the labour costs of an electrician, bearing in mind that you can expect at least 8 days’ work for a standard installation and that an electrician’s hourly rate can vary between €30 and €75 excluding VAT. It’s perfectly possible to ask an electrician to fit the electric spiders wiring , but that would mean missing out on the real savings you can make with an electric octopus wiring kit.
Installation guaranteed to comply with standards
Octopus wiring specialists are obliged to supply an electrical octopus wiring kit that complies with the NF C 15-100 standard and the RT 2012 standard. Depending on the size of your home and your equipment, the design office will determine the different elements to be added to each room.
Reduce the risk of errors on site
When you do a job yourself, you run the risk of making mistakes, the most common of which is choosing the wrong ICTA sheathing and electrical wires. If you’re using an anchor builder, don’t worry, the design office will take care of it for you. It’s also not uncommon to forget accessories. With an electric octopus wiring kit, there’s no risk – everything is provided for inside. The kit consists of :
- several electric octopuses wiring (centre pots) with markers
- a custom pre-wired electrical panel
- The Technical Housing Duct (GTL)
- a communications panel for multimedia accessories (TV, RJ45, DTI, etc.)
- flush-mounted box
- DLC (luminaire connection device) for lighting
- socket base
- switch base
- earthing accessory
- electrical installation plan
- options to suit your needs (roller shutters, underfloor heating, etc.)
Making it easier to pass the Consuel
In order to connect your installation to the electricity network, you will need to obtain a Consuel certificate. To do this, Consuel will check that your home complies with current standards. The experts are used to managing this type of installation. In general, they know the pilots and know that the standards are respected. Their main task is to check that the installation is working properly.
Quick and clear quote
Some electric octopus wiring manufacturers offer online quotes. You specify the number of rooms, their surface area, the equipment, etc. To comply with the NF C 15-100 standard, the number of sockets, lighting, etc. is already pre-filled. You provide them with a plan of the house and send them your file, and they get back to you very quickly.
Low prices on equipment
If you’re thinking of doing the installation yourself, it’s a good idea to go through an octopus dealer to buy your equipment. Thanks to their volume of purchases, electrical spider designers are able to negotiate better prices with major manufacturers such as Legrand, Schneider and Hager.
Easy-to-read electrical installation plan provided
When it comes to wiring a house, it’s best to have a plan available. But without the right skills and knowledge, it’s hard to get by. Manufacturers use dedicated software such as SchemBat or M-elecDWG to produce electrical octopus wiring plans. Electrical octopus wiring installation plans are easy to understand, even for the uninitiated. The centre pots are all represented in a different colour with an associated letter (A, B, C, etc.), the electrical ducts are numbered according to the octopus (B1, B2, B3, etc.) and the accessories (sockets, lighting, switches, etc.) are clearly symbolised.
Modulable
The electric spider wiring also has the advantage of being modular. It can be very easy for you to add a sheath and wire the wires to the junction box. The sheaths are also sized so that an extra wire can be run inside if necessary. It is also possible to install an additional electrical octopus wiring to power an extension to your house, for example.
If you want to save money on your installation, have the time to do it yourself and have some electrical knowledge, the electric octopus wiring kit is a real alternative for you. To find out more about electric octopuses wiring, read our article on the subject.