Personal Electric Project(s)

Context: 

Approximately three decades ago, during the construction of the family residence, the electrical system, including the electric board and circuits, was established. These circuits were initially designed to accommodate a specific level of energy consumption (not exceeding 10 amps per floor). As time progressed, it became evident that change was inevitable. The evolution of technology ushered in a heightened demand for electricity, driven by various household devices spanning the domains of kitchen appliances, laundry equipment, and heating systems. This transition was further underscored by an unfortunate incident—a fire that originated in a neighboring residence and subsequently impacted our own.

In light of these circumstances, a compelling imperative to modernize and upgrade our electrical infrastructure emerged. During this juncture, the primary circuit breaker from the utility company's electrical board was integral to our household setup. The distribution of power within the house encompassed both lighting and electrical outlets across two floors, consolidated within a single configuration.

 

 

 (this was necessary to update and upgrade)

 

 

First I stared with a simply prototype to keep things running as normal as possible:

 

 

 

  

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The installation process of this particular setup spanned two months. Concurrently, I was engaged in an extensive rewiring effort, encompassing a comprehensive overhaul of the distribution network. This overhaul comprised several crucial enhancements, incorporating:

Implementation of new protective components, including electromagnetic breakers and residual current circuit breakers, complemented by the addition of pilot lights.

This encompassed the creation of distinct, specialized sections for specific purposes:

• dedicated section for kitchen
• dedicated section for laundry and my Dad's workshop
  
• dedicated section for 1st floor + light(switch)
• dedicated section for 2nd floor + lights
  

 

  

 First Floor Plan Distribution sketch.

After have wired the whole house and the new rooms I started to plug all things to the new main-board

 

 

Main Board (house)

  

 

 

  

 

 

Testing the new circuits and ground point with my multi tester (also checking consumption per circuit mainly kitchen because of electric boiler and oven etc)

 

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Then cleaning and removing the old circuits...

 

 

 

 

 

 

I added some pilot light so we can tell with the "Red light" that the board have electricity coming from the company and the "Green Light" that after the main protection the distribution panel is feeding the rest of the circuits. 

 

 

 

And if its a problem during night you can easily tell if the problem is in the house or from the electric company.