JTValero Notes: The Importance of Electrical Plan

 

Materials for electrical works are  expensive as well as the labor fee that is why  drafting an electrical  plan is a fundamental aspect in any renovation or major  constructions.

At first we must know what is an electrical plan drawing, it is a type of technical drawing that shows information about power, lighting, and communication for an engineering or architectural project. Any electrical working drawing consists of “lines, symbols, dimensions, and notations to accurately convey an engineering’s design to the workers, who install the electrical system on the job”.

I  have been drafting an electrical plan  during my college days.When I kicked my skill off  and ventured  the business world  4 years ago,  I collaborated  with the architects, civil engineers and  directly with clients.

Realistically,  only  few people understand that  the most important documents in designing a building is the design and structure. This is basically the reason why I scarcely get clients  for this service in my  business. Most the clients I get are engineers and free lance  architects.

Processing a building permit in Office of the Building Official (OBO) in  the local City/Municipality  requires an Electrical Plan  to get a building permit.  So in order to understand the importance of Electrical Plan I gather some list that would  hopefully help you and  utilize the documents  that you’d paid for.

1. Requirements for OBO – this is one of the requirements from OBO in order to get a building permit. Printed in blue print, signed and sealed so if you start to process you need to get a form from OBO because there is a form need to filled up.
2. Requirements for Utility Company – All Utility Company need this either (VECO, CEBECO) so you need to submit when you are applying for an Electric Meter yes of course there is an exception for this if your load is below 8kW.
3. Guide for the Electrician – To minimize the back job, electrician will always refer to Electrical Plan and an easy work for them. In my practice I will visit the site and discuss with the electrician so that he can fully understand before the Electrical works started.
4. Location of Electrical Device and Lighting –To know which part of the house/building of Lighting fixture, Switches, Outlet, Communication is located.
5. Quantity of Electrical Device and Lighting – To know quantity on how many lights, switches and outlet you want to install. Here we will know if it is too many we can delete in the drawing it is too small we can add. The point is at least in the plan drawing we already know. So in that case you will notice you are now saving your money.
6. Schedule of Load – Here we will know what size of Wire we need to buy, and what type of Breaker Ampere rating suitable.
7. One Line Diagram – We will know the wiring and connection diagram to minimize the back job especially when the work is already started.
8. Budget – After the Electrical Plan Drawing we can now count how many Electrical device and lighting fixtures need to buy so in that case we will know how much our budget is.
9. Checked by the Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) – To assure that the planning is good and follow the Standard here in Philippines, the PEE will do the Signed and Sealed.
10. Use as a reference for Future Expansion – Now you already have your own house/building and after 3 years you will some expansion just look at the electrical plan so that the electrical contractor will know and to minimize some guessing item.

People who  hardly believe the importance of electrical plan, do not seem to understand the value of it and the advantage it  could  impart  to their architectural job.

Above all, with the points   I have stated,  its  advantage of the clients  in acquiring an electrical plan.  It is not only about compliance but most importantly,   the assurance of  safety and non recurrence of “back job”   are prevented  due to acquiring a thorough electrical plan design.

 

So if you want a licensed  and experienced  Electrical Designer to build your house or any type of buildings never hesitate to contact Engr. Jess. He loves  to help you to make sure you will stay safe together with your families in  the  properties that you’ve dream of.

Contact us  at 0925-471-4612 Suncellular, 0995-657-5523 Globe

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Email add: jtvaleroelectrical@gmail.com

 

JTValero Notes: Choosing Affordable Quality Tiles

Nowadays,  there are a lot of tiles that  are sold in  hardware. It is really obvious that there are cheap tiles to  choose from  but before you buy,   consider the following advises  so that you can save a money in purchasing.

1. Do Some Planning – Draw the Area (Length and Width) of the floor and add some dimension in centimeter (cm). If you want with different color of tiles then show it in the drawing.
2. Choosing Tiles Dimension – There are various sizes of Tiles but the following sizes are the common used. Choose the tiles depends on your taste and budget.          30×30 worth Php30 to Php40 = Still available but not commonly used now a days in short old school.                                                                                                                           40×40 worth Php40 to Php60 = Still available but not commonly used.                 60×60 worth Php120 to Php280 = This is the most common dimension of tiles use now a days.
3. Quantity of Tiles – To know the quantity of Tiles you will purchase. Get the Area of the floor and divide it by the area of Tiles.                                                                        Ex. Quantity of Tiles = Area of Floor / Area of Tiles                                                         Floor Length = 500cm, Floor Width = 400cm                                                                   Area of Floor = (500 x 400) = 200,000                                                                               Length of Tiles = 60cm, Width of Tiles = 60cm                                                                  Area of Tiles = (60 x 60) = 3,600                                                                                            Quantity of Tiles = 500,000 / 3,600 = 55 pcs
4. Choosing the Type of Tiles – You need to touch the surface of tiles in your selected color and design and then choose Either Ceramic or Porcelain. Ceramic is cheaper than Porcelain. Ceramic is prone to cracking in cold weather compare to Porcelain. Both can be used Indoor. Only Porcelain is best use outdoor.

What is the difference between ceramic  and porcelain tiles?Which is better?

Answer.  In general, porcelain tile is harder than ceramic and offers greater design flexibility. Although both are made from clay and other naturally occurring materials fired in a kiln, the clay used to make porcelain tile is more refined and purified.

5.  Know your Budget – There are a lot of Tiles to choose from Mariwasa, EuroTiles, China brand and many more. Check the price to fit your budget.

6. Purchasing the Tiles – You can purchase in your nearest hardware but for us we usually purchase in Tile Depot, Cebu Home Builders, Citi Hardware and Worldwide Tile Depot because they have the latest design of tiles include delivery just ask the attendant.

Bonus Tips: If you really have a small budget you can also buy a broken tiles (usually used in a garage, storage area or dirty kitchen) just visit Cebu Home Builders and Citi Hardware and ask for the attendant.

7. Contact the Contractor – contact JTValero if you need some tiles installation renovation works.

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Contact Number: Cecille 0925-471-4612, Jess 0995-657-5523

Email add: jtvaleroelectrical@gmail.com

Window Type vs Split Type Aircon

Window Type:

• Ideal for small rooms with a window still
• Relative inexpensive
• Water vented through the system internally, no tray of water to dispose
• Slight possibility to interfere with window curtains and drapes
• Limited areas near the windows
• Easy to install

Split Type:

• Ideal for small and medium size room
• More expensive
• Can hook multiple air handlers with one condenser while cooling different areas
• Minimal noise
• Energy efficient
• Can be wall mounted, floor mounted or ceiling suspended
• Any room with or without a window
• Water is collected in a tank or tray and has to be emptied regularly
• Require professional installation

 

Small Room—for room smaller than 25sq.m (1.0HP or below unit aircon)

Medium Room—for rooms between 25 and 44sq.m (1.5HP or 2.0HP aircon)

Large Room—for rooms between 50 and 72sq.m (2.5HP to 3.0HP aircon)