Knowledge base
Practical guides to Dutch home electrics — in plain English.
Practical information from Oleksandr Volkov, electrical engineer and electrician with 25+ years of experience.
Fuse boxFuse box replacement in the Netherlands: what it costs
What replacing a Dutch fuse box (groepenkast) costs, when you need it, and what the electrician actually does. Clear English explanation.
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EV chargingInstalling a home EV charger: costs and what to check
Costs of a home EV charging station in the Netherlands, 1-phase vs 3-phase, load balancing, and what your fuse box needs. In plain English.
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KitchenPerilex for induction cooking: when do you need it?
Buying an induction hob in the Netherlands? What a Perilex socket is, when you need one, and what installation costs.
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FaultsPower outage at home: how to find the cause safely
No power in your Dutch home? Step by step: check the street, the fuse box and your appliances safely before calling an electrician.
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FaultsThe RCD keeps tripping: causes and fixes
Why your earth-leakage switch (aardlekschakelaar) trips, what you can safely check yourself, and when to call an electrician.
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Fuse boxHow many circuits do I need in the fuse box?
How many circuits (groepen) a Dutch home needs, when you need an extra one, and how to keep your fuse box future-proof.
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SolarSolar panels and your fuse box: what to watch out for
What solar panels mean for your Dutch fuse box: a dedicated circuit for the inverter, whether your meter cupboard is ready, and safe connection to NEN 1010.
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RenovationElectrics during a renovation: the complete checklist
The checklist for electrical work during a Dutch renovation: planning, circuits, sockets, cabling, and what you cannot fix afterwards.
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