How do I install basic electrical wiring at home?

Doing electric fitting in new house is an easy task if only you are aware of how things work. You will just need to focus on some simple things like-

• What sort of electrical appliances you will be having in your house (calculate their power consumption as well)

• How you are going to transport the electricity from the source to the switchboards or appliances using electrical wirings

• Fixing the switchboard in the right places and more

I did not allow anyone to do it himself but sought an expert electrician’s help. But I observed their work throughout and can help you know some basic things about the house wiring installation. Read this answer to get an idea of the wiring and learn about the above-mentioned points in detail.

If you are trying to know the answer to How do I install basic electrical wiring at home, follow these steps-

You will have to make a list of appliances you will be using at your home, like lights, AC, washing machine, microwave, fridge and more. You will have to use different breakers, gauges of wires, circuits, or more for appliances that will consume huge amounts of electricity, so making this list is important. Figure out the kWh( multiply the power rating (watts) of the appliance by the amount of time (hrs) you use the appliance and divide by 1000) of these appliances as well. 

Next, you will have to start with the wiring. Mark the places where you want to have the power points, electrical outlets, modular boards and more. Always opt for conduit PVC pipes for electrical wiring. These pipes reduce the chance of getting electrocuted and are considered the best pipes for wiring.

Always go for colour coding of wires so that you can identify or recognise the cables whenever necessary. You can keep track of which wires are connected with which appliances or sockets as well. 

The next step will be to pass the wires from the ceilings, walls and others to the distribution box. You will have to tie all the wires together and pass them through the GA wire. 

Earthing

Do not forget to do the earthing. If there is any fault in any of your electrical appliances, earthing will not let the machines hold current but will travel down the earthing path. It will not only keep your appliances safe but also will save you.

The final step will be to install the switchboards, appliances, regulators and more.

I hope this answers your query- How do I install basic electrical wiring at home in detail. But I will also suggest you go for an expert electrician if you are not a pro at it. Always seek an electrician’s aid for electric fitting in new house whenever you have any confusion or trouble.