Electrical Installation

Nomenclature

Every switch and sockets are labeled: 

BS/xx/xx 

eg. DB/GF/01 = Distribution board, Ground Floor, 01 is by the monks eating room

DB/FF/xx = Distribution board, First Floor, xx

"DB/GF/01/2L3"

DB (Distribution Board)/GF (Ground Floor)/01 (Distribution Board Number)/ 2L3 (Circuit Code)

Electrical Distribution Boards

The locations covered by five different Electric Distribution Boards in the Sala:

1. Main Hall and Entrance Attic- DB.GF.01 - located in the Zafu Store on the southwestern side of the Main Hall in the Sala.
2. Monastic Eating Areas (Monks & Nuns) and Sala Attic - DB.GF.02 - located in the Zafu Store on the southwestern side of the Main Hall in the Sala.
3. Sala Main Entrance, Multi-Purpose Room, Toilets, Dana Drop-off Area - DB.GF.03 - located in the Cleaning Room near the entrance to the toilets.
4. Kitchen, Flower Studio, Kitchen Attic - DB.FF.KT - located in the northern room in the Kitchen Attic.
5. Emergency Power Supply from Generator- DB.FF.ESS (Essential Services) - located in the northern room in the Kitchen Attic.

See layout plans below:

Location of Down Stairs Distribution Board: 6743-MXF-XX-00-DR-E-23100.pdf

Location of Up Stairs Distribution Boards 6743-MXF-XX-01-DR-E-23100.pdf

Wiring

All the wires to the light switches descend vertically from the ceiling.  There should never be any drilling done in this part of the wall.