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Complete electrical material checklist for your new home
Building or renovating your home? Use this complete electrical material checklist — grouped into Wiring, Safety and Lighting — so nothing is forgotten and every part is sized correctly. Share it with your electrician, or WhatsApp us for a wholesale quote.
Wiring
The foundation of every electrical system. All wiring should be copper, ISI-marked, FR-grade (IS 694) from a reputable brand — Polycab, Havells, Finolex or RR Kabel.
- House wiring cable: 1.0 sqmm (lighting), 1.5 sqmm (5A sockets), 2.5 sqmm (15A / 16A sockets, kitchen), 4.0 sqmm (AC, geyser)
- Sub-main cable: 6.0 sqmm single-core copper, or 4-core armoured for the meter-to-DB run
- Earthing cable: 6.0 sqmm green single-core copper
- Conduits: 20 mm / 25 mm ISI PVC pipes, bends, junction boxes, saddles
- Switches & sockets: Modular plates (Anchor Roma / Legrand Myrius / Havells Coral) — 6A, 16A, fan regulators, USB sockets, TV / data outlets
- Ceiling roses, bell push, doorbell, holders
Safety
This section is non-negotiable. Skimping here is what causes fires and shocks.
- Main MCB (isolator): 40A / 63A double-pole at the DB incomer
- Circuit MCBs: 6A (lighting), 16A (sockets), 20A / 25A (AC, geyser) — one per circuit
- RCCB: 40A / 63A, 30 mA — one per DB, protects the whole home against earth leakage
- Distribution Board (DB): 6-way / 8-way / 12-way, IP-rated, with neutral link and earth bar
- Earthing kit: GI or copper earth electrode, earth pit chamber, earth-enhancing compound
- Surge Protection Device (SPD): Type-2 SPD at the DB — protects appliances from lightning and grid surges
- Isolator switches for AC outdoor units and geysers
Lighting
Modern homes are almost entirely LED — lower load, longer life, better light.
- LED bulbs: 9W / 12W in 3000K (warm) or 4000K (neutral) for bedrooms and living
- LED panels / downlights: 6W / 12W / 18W recessed panels for false ceilings
- Cove & strip lighting: 24V LED strips with drivers, aluminium channels and diffusers
- Bathroom fixtures: IP44-rated mirror lights, ceiling lights
- Outdoor fixtures: IP65 wall lights, gate lights, garden spikes
- Fans: BLDC ceiling fans (Havells, Atomberg) for energy savings
- Kitchen & utility: Under-cabinet LED, tube lights
Room-by-room quick estimate (typical 2BHK)
| Room | Sockets | Lights | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living | 4× 6A, 2× 16A | 2 panels + 1 fan | AC point + TV point |
| Master bed | 4× 6A, 1× 16A | 1 panel + 1 fan | AC point + bedside USB |
| Second bed | 4× 6A, 1× 16A | 1 panel + 1 fan | AC point |
| Kitchen | 4× 16A | 2 panels + tube | Chimney + hob + microwave |
| Bathrooms | 1× 16A each | 1 IP44 light + mirror | Geyser point |
| Utility | 2× 16A | 1 tube | Washing machine + inverter |
Get the complete BOQ quotation
Send your floor plan or a rough requirement list to 9986111417 on WhatsApp. We'll return a room-by-room electrical shopping list with wholesale pricing on Polycab, Havells, Finolex, Legrand and Anchor — the same day. Same-day delivery across Bangalore.
Frequently asked questions
- What electrical materials are needed for a new home?
- The core list is: house-wiring cable (1.0 / 1.5 / 2.5 / 4.0 sqmm), switches and sockets, MCBs, RCCB, a distribution board, earthing kit, surge protector, LED bulbs and fixtures, conduits and accessories. Sizes and quantities depend on the home's load and number of circuits.
- How many circuits does a 2BHK need?
- A typical 2BHK has 6–8 circuits: separate lighting circuits per floor, dedicated circuits for AC, geyser, kitchen (chimney + hob + microwave), washing machine, and a general power circuit. All routed through a 6–8 way DB with an RCCB.
- What size wire should I use for a home?
- 1.0 sqmm for lighting, 1.5 sqmm for general 5A sockets, 2.5 sqmm for 15A / 16A sockets and kitchen circuits, 4.0 sqmm for AC and geyser, and 6.0 sqmm for the sub-main from the meter to the DB. Always copper, ISI-marked, FR-grade.
- Can Bharathi Electricals quote against my architect's BOQ?
- Yes — send the BOQ on WhatsApp and we'll return a line-by-line wholesale quote the same day, brand-wise and size-wise, with delivery timeline.
Talk to Bharathi Electricals
Genuine-brand wires, switchgear and lighting at Bangalore wholesale prices. Call or WhatsApp for a same-day quote.