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Wiring for an advanced home is simple and straightforward.
Commonly available wiring is used. Our commitment to open
design gives the homeowner many choices for equipment connection.
All
wires should be home run to a central location (such as a
utility closet, entertainment center or similar location).
Generally, telephone and TV wiring can be separated from the
audio wiring but many homes choose one central location. Here
a some simple suggestions:
1.
Run CAT 5 or better wire for telephones and data lines.
This will provide for four lines to each location.
2.
Run RG-6 or Quad 6 coax to all TV and touch panel locations.
Dual runs of these wires make future expansion a possibility.
3.
When running audio wires run four conductor (16/4 or better)
Through all keypad, volume control and touch panel locations.
This provides the best flexibility in the future. Then run
16/2 to each speaker location.
4.
Run CAT 5 for control wires to each keypad, volume control
And touch panel location. This will allow IR and network
control of these devices.
5.
Incoming service lead wires will need to be run for telephone,
cable, satellite, door speakers and any cameras.
6.
If a computer network such as a LAN is planned, run separate
CAT 5 wire for this purpose.
7.
If lighting control is a desired upgrade, most manufacturers
have control wires that need to go to the control locations
of your choice.
8.
Control wiring for security and HVAC systems should consider
interface wiring for house wide control systems.
Make
sure no wires are run in close approximation of electrical
wires. They should never use the same routing holes or be
run along side of electrical wires. It is always a good idea
to layout the desired locations on a blueprint. This will
help you visualize what is needed where.
Installation
costs for wiring vary. Because wiring is a small part of the
cost of a total system, it is wise to have it professionally
done.
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