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Did
You Know?
What
to ask for...
Wiring
for it!
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Most builders are not electronic specialists. They certainly
know more about home construction than about home systems.
That is why you will need to be persistent in most cases to
get what you want. Many builders focus only on TV and telephone
outlets and their placement. You may need to make sure you
are getting the all that you need and want.
TV
and telephone outlets should be home run to a central location
(that is, each wire should terminate at a common central point).
This facilitates easier changes in the future and provides
the purest signal quality. For telephone, ask for data grade,
category 5 wiring. This will serve your internet requirements
better. For TV, the RG-6 or Quad 6 cabling is superior and
carries a higher bandwidth rating as well. Some people often
ask about fiber optics. This cable is generally more expensive
and competing standards do not necessarily make it a wise
choice. With the great number of coax and telphone wired homes,
the best bet is CAT5 and RG-6.
Beyond
TV and telephone is where you will need to make sure you have
a wiring specialist to ensure success. Audio wire, control
wire, doorstation, cameras, automation and local networks
are all possibilities. Wiring for them may be the best money
you spend on the "infrastructure" of the home. Many
wise homeowners think ahead and make sure that, during the
building process, future capabilities are taken into consideration.
Taking the time to map out these possibilities is well worth
it, but don't delay....the framers are moving quickly!
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