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We handle basic home automation in Sentmenat. We visit your property, assess the job, give you a clear price, and get started. These two components are in all modern electrical panels but protect different things. The miniature circuit breaker (MCB), also called an automatic switch, protects against overloads and short circuits. If you connect too many appliances to one circuit or if two wires touch due to a fault, the MCB trips and cuts the power. Its function is to protect the installation's wiring and prevent fires.

How we work

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

When to call for basic home automation in Sentmenat

The panel has ceramic fuses instead of modern MCBs. The panel lacks an RCD (residual current device) or only has a single main one for all circuits. RCDs trip frequently without apparent reason, indicating they are old. The panel has fewer than 4-5 circuits for a whole home. Regulations require a minimum of 5 circuits (lighting, general sockets, kitchen, washing machine, bathroom, and air conditioning). The panel is overloaded and has no space for additional circuits for electric car chargers or other modern equipment. The RCD protects people. It detects the difference between the current entering and leaving the installation. If this difference exceeds 30 milliamps, it means something or someone is causing current to leak to earth, and the RCD trips in less than 30 milliseconds. This prevents electrocution when a fault in a washing machine makes the metal casing live, and you touch it. Short circuits, tripping RCDs, burning smells, no power in the home. Response within 2 hours.

Materials and brands

Manufacturer's official warranty (3-5 years) plus our labour coverage. LED strips for indirect lighting, very popular in modern renovations. They are adhered into aluminium profiles recessed into walls or ceilings, providing a smooth, continuous light ideal for living rooms and bedrooms. We use high-quality strips with a high colour rendering index, not cheap Chinese strips that emit an unpleasant cold light. For a whole house with smart lighting programmed by scenes, integration with Google Home or Alexa for voice control is possible. We configure this during the visit. It's one of the upgrades that has the greatest impact on quality of life for the lowest real investment.

Indicative pricing

The price for basic home automation in Sentmenat typically ranges from €72 to €846 as an indicative reference. The final cost depends on the property's condition, materials, and labour time, and we always finalise it after seeing photos or —if you prefer— carrying out an on-site assessment, with no obligation. In the area, the market average for similar jobs is around €140; we are generally below this when the property's condition allows. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll respond in under 10 minutes during business hours. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll respond in under 10 minutes during business hours.

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Electrical · Vallès Occidental

Basic smart home in Sentmenat

Blinds, lights and thermostats. Coverage in Sentmenat (Vallès Occidental).

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Indicative price Sentmenat
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Basic smart home in Sentmenat: what's included

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Frequently asked questions

How many spotlights do I need in my living room?
For a 20 m² living room, 3,000 lumens total distributed across 6-10 5W LED spotlights. We calculate on-site based on ceiling height and use.
LED or halogen for a wet area like a bathroom?
LED with at least IP44 protection. Halogen is dangerous around water due to heat and consumption. LED is safe and efficient.
Can LED strips be installed in plasterboard ceilings?
Yes, recessed into an aluminium profile during the plasterboard phase. If the plasterboard is already installed, it's surface-mounted in a semi-recessed profile attached to the ceiling.
Does outdoor lighting resist salty air?
Only with IP65 protection or higher and suitable materials (stainless steel, UV-treated plastic). Standard ones corrode in 1-2 years if exposed to sea spray.
What is the warranty on LEDs?
Manufacturer's official warranty of 3-5 years depending on the brand. Branded LEDs last 25,000 hours under normal conditions.
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