Hi,I'm just starting to wire a new home and was wondering if there is adocument covering best practices. I'm going to install audio distribution,home automation (insteon at this point), home theatre, security cameras,multiple computer network spots etc.I've considered making dual runs of Cat6 to most locations as that seemsmost flexible but the baluns are certainly expensive. An alarm installersuggested running 3 RG59 cables to the HT projector and 14 gauge speakerwire to all speaker runs.Any thoughts would be appreciated or pointers to handy documents.Thanks.

Don't bother with rg59 cables. Use RG-6 which is capable of satelite signal bandwidth also. Same connections.Dual cat5e (I think will handle 1Gbit) is a good idea. Just install plaster rings and staple a loop above it on the studs. Dummy plate the plaster rings off after drywall installation. If you ever need them, pull out the cable from the stud cavity and put a connector on both ends for use. If you don't ever use them, it will only cost you the wire and plaster ring (about $0.79). Leav lots of cable in the wall cavity for a direct connection to your entertainment server or computer. Forget the fancy wall connections. They cost big bucks and make another weak spot in your connectionsIf you are building a two story or split level the upper floor is hard to access after the fact. Intsall a couple pieces of plastic pipe from attic to basement where you can put later cables through to the attic and drop to the needed place via the interior walls. You will need a to find a way to suspend...

pre-wire home - best practices?

Jan 02, 2008 21 Replies

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Doug 18 years ago

Is that VHS?

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Sue 18 years ago

:-)

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