Do you want to safely and conveniently manage energy outside the building? You will need an outdoor switchboard. It is a key element of the electrical installation, enabling effective energy distribution regardless of weather conditions. There are many variants to choose from. You don't know which outdoor electrical switchgear will work in your garden? Wondering where to place your electrical box? The most important factors to consider when purchasing and installing electrical switchboards can be found in our guide.
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What should an outdoor switchboard be made of?
When choosing an electrical switchgear outside your home or company, resistance to weather conditions should be your priority. It contains fuses, residual current devices, relays and other components that protect the electrical installation and devices against current overloads and overvoltages, and users against electric shock. The safety of the equipment is ensured by a special housing. Thanks to durable, tight housings, electrical switchboards are adapted to work outdoors. The installation is not threatened by rain, snow, dust or dust. The degree of protection is expressed by the IP symbol. For use in unfavorable conditions, with the risk of dust or moisture, an external electrical box with a protection level of IP54, preferably higher, e.g. IP65, is intended. The IP31 box is suitable for installation in a dry, heated utility room, e.g. in a boiler room.
The materials from which the switchgear is made also have a significant impact on the operational safety of the electrical installation. Some of the most resistant materials to external factors are steel, aluminum and modern plastics such as polycarbonate. It is worth knowing that the requirements for low-voltage electrical switchboards are specified in the PN-EN 60439-3 standard.
Where should you place an outdoor switchboard?
There are no regulations in Polish law indicating specific places for installing the distribution box. The guidelines are provided by SEP standards, but compliance with them is not obligatory. Depending on the selected type, the outdoor electrical switchgear can be mounted in the building wall in a properly prepared opening (flush-mounted switchgear) or directly on its surface (surface-mounted switchgear). Surface-mounted switchboards are easy to install and easily accessible to the user, but they can be conspicuous and take up some usable space.
On the other hand, flush-mounted switchboards provide a more discreet and aesthetic effect, hence their great popularity, but they involve greater interference in the building. Regardless of the installation method, free and quick access to fuses should be ensured in the event of a failure, fire or other critical situation. Do not install the box in tight, remote corners of the garden! A home electrical switchboard can also be in the form of a free-standing box.
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Which outdoor switchboard should you choose for a single-family house?
For a single-family house, a garden switchboard will be perfect for powering lighting, a garden vacuum cleaner, power tools or an irrigation system. Inside there are fuses, switches, sockets and other elements that enable the control and distribution of electricity in the garden or plot. Electrical switchboards differ in type, dimensions, degree of protection, number of control positions and even color. Therefore, it is best to consult the choice with a specialist who will examine individual needs, in particular the degree of expansion of the electrical network and environmental conditions.
If operation is planned in extreme conditions, a hermetic switchgear will be the optimal solution. You can safely install it in places exposed to flooding, dust and significant temperature fluctuations. Both the electrical installation and individual garden devices will be effectively protected against damage. Hermetic switchboards are made of high-quality materials. They have a closed housing with increased IP65/IP67 tightness and impact resistance. They are also used in industry where a high degree of IP protection is required. Special embossing makes it easier to introduce cables to connect individual circuits.
Outdoor switchgears at the Onninen wholesaler
In the Onninen electrical wholesaler's assortment you will find garden switchboards that combine comfort of use, safety and aesthetic design. They are widely used in installations performed outside buildings. We have solutions for installation not only in home gardens, but also on plots, terraces, construction sites, industrial plant areas, etc. You can order from us outdoor switchboards ready for connection, equipped with modular equipment (chain of modules, DC/AC surge arresters or overcurrent switches). ).
We also supply hermetic metal switchboards in sets with a mounting plate, which, depending on the type of selected equipment, may, in addition to the distribution of electricity, enable measurement, control of electrical devices, control and supervision of the production process. We offer products from renowned suppliers, such as Emiter , Schneider Electric and Sabaj . Each device meets the highest quality and safety standards, as confirmed by approvals and certificates. The vast majority of outdoor switchboards have an IP65 protection rating.
You still don't know which electrical switchgear to choose for your garden, plot or outside your company building? Are you wondering how many and what kind of sockets you need? Contact us! We will talk about your requirements and working conditions. We provide professional support in selecting the appropriate outdoor switchgear, its equipment and accessories. Although we are a wholesaler, we also conduct online retail sales. Special terms of cooperation await electricians and installers.
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