Easy to install even if you are not familiar with electrical wiring
You do not need to be a wiring expert to install an electrical wiring harness. The electrical wiring harness manufacturer will provide all the information you need in an installation guide. The most tedious tasks will be carried out beforehand (sizing the conduits and wires, inserting the wires into the conduits, wiring the GTL), and the plan will show you where to position each central junction box. Extra conduit lengths are provided so that you can carry out the installation with peace of mind and move a socket or switch if necessary.
Reduced installation time
Allow 2 to 3 days to install an electrical wiring harness, depending on the size of your installation. The plan has already been prepared by the design office, time-consuming tasks such as inserting wires into the electrical conduits are carried out in the workshop, the electrical panel will already be wired and the circuit breakers installed. Allow approximately 15 days after ordering to receive your kit from the supplier.
No labour costs for your installation
If you carry out the electrical installation yourself, you will not have to pay an electrician’s labour costs, bearing in mind that a conventional installation can require at least 8 days of work and that an electrician’s hourly rate can vary between €30 and €75 excluding tax. You can of course ask an electrician to install the electrical wiring harnesses for you, but that would mean missing out on the real savings you can make with an electrical wiring harness kit.
An installation guaranteed to comply with standards
Electrical wiring harness manufacturers are required to supply a wiring harness kit that complies with the NF C 15-100 and RT 2012 standards. Depending on the size of your home and your equipment, the design office determines the different elements required in each room.
Reduce the risk of errors on site
When you carry out a project yourself, there is a risk of making mistakes, among the most common being choosing the wrong ICTA conduit and electrical wires. If you use an electrical wiring harness manufacturer, there is no problem on that front because the design office handles it for you. It is also not uncommon to forget accessories. With an electrical wiring harness kit there is no risk, as everything is included. The kit consists of:
- several electrical wiring harnesses (central junction boxes) with identification markings
- a custom pre-wired electrical panel
- the Housing Technical Duct (GTL)
- a communication panel for multimedia accessories (TV, RJ45, DTI, etc.)
- flush-mounting boxes
- DLC (luminaire connection device) for lighting
- socket outlets
- switch plates
- earthing accessories
- the electrical installation plan
- options according to requirements (roller shutters, underfloor heating, etc.)
Make Consuel approval easier
To connect your installation to the electricity network, you will need to obtain a Consuel certificate. To do this, Consuel will ensure that your home complies with the standards in force. Inspectors are used to dealing with this type of installation. In general, they know electrical wiring harness manufacturers and know that the standards are respected. They will therefore mainly check how the installation has been implemented.
A quick and clear quotation
Some electrical wiring harness manufacturers offer online quotations. You specify the number of rooms, their floor area, the equipment, etc. To comply with the NF C 15-100 standard, the number of power sockets, lighting points, etc. is already pre-filled. You provide a plan of the home and send them your file, and they respond very quickly.
Competitive equipment prices
If you intend to carry out the installation yourself, it can be advantageous to buy your equipment through an electrical wiring harness manufacturer. Thanks to their purchasing volumes, electrical wiring harness designers obtain better pricing terms from major manufacturers such as Legrand, Schneider, Hager, etc.
An electrical installation plan is supplied and easy to read
When installing the electrical system in a house, it is better to have a plan available. But without the appropriate skills and knowledge, it can be difficult to manage. To produce electrical wiring harness plans, manufacturers use dedicated software such as SchemBat or M-elecDWG. Once produced, electrical wiring harness installation plans are easy to understand, even for non-specialists. The central junction boxes are each represented by a different colour with an associated letter (A, B, C, …), the electrical conduits are numbered according to the wiring harness (B1, B2, B3, …) and the accessories (power sockets, lighting, switches, etc.) are represented by clear symbols.
Modular
The electrical wiring harness also has the advantage of being modular. It can be very easy to add a conduit and connect the wires to the junction box. The conduits are also sized so that an additional wire can be run through them if required. It is also possible to install an additional electrical wiring harness to supply an extension to your home, for example.
If you want to save money on your installation, have the time to carry out the installation yourself and have some knowledge of electricity, an electrical wiring harness kit is a genuine alternative for you. To find out more about electrical wiring harnesses, you can read our article on the subject.
