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’We need a socket here!’’ – Tips for the perfect installation
Posted on by Jochem Weingartz
Nobody needs pure voltage. This is exactly why the contactless voltage detector BE16 is part of the basic equipment of every DIYer or craftsman. Because the practical, quick-measuring device reliably detects voltage sources from only 5 volts up to 1,000 volts or 50 Hz to 400 Hz. And best of all: Due to the capacitive measuring method, even its simply approaching the conductor without making contact is sufficient – the detector warns you immediately with a red flashing LED in the entire detector tip. In addition, you will hear an acoustic warning signal. 
You can never have enough sockets in your house. But even if you have generously installed as many sockets as you can – there will definitely be one missing later, exactly where it is needed. Especially in the kitchen, a missing socket quickly becomes noticeable as a loss of comfort. So we have to do it again – and do this work at the same time as our renovation. The good thing is: you don’t have to call an electrician to install and connect another socket – because we will show you how easy it really is with a little skill and the right tools at hand …