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We install basic home automation in El Poblenou. We visit the property, assess the work, provide a clear price, and then start. These two components are in all modern electrical panels but protect different things. The circuit breaker, also called an automatic switch, protects against overloads and short circuits. If you connect too many appliances to the same circuit or if two wires touch due to a fault, the circuit breaker trips and cuts the power. Its function is to protect the installation cables and prevent fires.

How we work

Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll reply in less than 10 minutes during business hours. It starts with a technical visit from a certified electrician who diagnoses the panel and the installation. They measure the actual cable cross-section, identify overloaded circuits, and detect if there are existing earth leakages. They provide a fixed quote with a breakdown of items. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll reply in less than 10 minutes during business hours.

When to call for basic home automation in El Poblenou

The residual current device (RCD) protects people. It detects the difference between the current entering and leaving the installation. If this difference exceeds 30 milliamperes, it means that something or someone is diverting current to earth, and the RCD trips in less than 30 milliseconds. This is what prevents electrocution when a fault in a washing machine causes the metal casing to become live and you touch it. The panel has ceramic fuses instead of modern circuit breakers. The panel has no RCD, or only a general one that protects all circuits. RCDs trip frequently without apparent cause, which indicates they are old. The panel has fewer than 4-5 circuits for a complete home. The norm is to have a minimum of 5 circuits (lighting, general sockets, kitchen, washing machine, bathroom, and air conditioning). The panel is saturated and cannot accommodate more circuits for adding electric car chargers or other modern equipment. Short circuits, tripping RCDs, burning smell, no power in the home. Response in less than 2 hours.

Materials and brands

Official manufacturer's warranty (3-5 years) plus our coverage on labour. LED strips for indirect lighting are very popular in modern renovations. They are glued into an aluminium profile recessed in a wall or ceiling and provide a soft, continuous light that is perfect for living rooms and bedrooms. We work with quality strips with a high colour rendering index, not cheap Chinese strips that give an unpleasant cold light. For a complete home with smart lighting programmed by scenes, it can be integrated with Google Home or Alexa for voice control. We configure this during our visit. It is one of the upgrades with the greatest impact on quality of life for a minor real investment.

Estimated price

The price for basic home automation in El Poblenou usually ranges between 72€ and 846€. The final figure depends on the property's condition, materials, and labour time. We always provide a fixed quote before starting work. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll reply in less than 10 minutes during business hours. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll reply in less than 10 minutes during business hours.

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Operational info based on our activity in the area, reviewed by a senior pro and referenced with official sources.

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Coordinación editorial · Barcelona Manitas

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Electrical · Barcelonès

Basic smart home in El Poblenou

Blinds, lights and thermostats. Coverage in El Poblenou (Barcelonès). Antigua zona industrial con naves reconvertidas y nuevas promociones de loft.

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Indicative price El Poblenou
70–845 €
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Basic smart home in El Poblenou: what's included

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  • cuadro saltando

Frequently asked questions

How many spotlights do I need in my living room?
For a 20 m² living room, 3,000 total lumens distributed among 6-10 5W LED spotlights. We calculate during a visit, based on ceiling height and use.
LED or halogen for a wet area like a bathroom?
LED with a minimum IP44 protection. Halogen is dangerous in wet areas due to temperature and consumption. LED is safe and efficient.
Can LED strips be installed on a plasterboard ceiling?
Yes, in a recessed aluminium profile during the plasterboard phase. If the plasterboard is already closed, it goes into a semi-recessed profile glued to the ceiling.
Does outdoor lighting withstand salt spray?
Only with an IP65 protection rating or higher and adequate materials (stainless steel, UV-treated plastic). Normal ones corrode within 1-2 years in coastal areas.
LED warranty?
Official manufacturer's warranty of 3-5 years depending on the brand. Branded LEDs last 25,000 hours under normal conditions.
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