Structures Panels

[Doom Siren]

Hi everyone Im looking for some recommendation on what brands and their
products are good to look into when you are planning on building a new
house and plan on putting in a structured cabling system. I look
forward to any feedback.

Thank You

[Mark Thomas]

Doom Siren wrote:
> Hi everyone Im looking for some recommendation on what brands and
their
> products are good to look into when you are planning on building a
new
> house and plan on putting in a structured cabling system. I look
> forward to any feedback.

Are you doing it yourself, or are you going to contract it out? Also,
if you are going with anything but a small custom builder, you may not
have a choice. Come to think of it, I'm building a house with a
smallish custom builder, and I _still_ don't have a choice. :)

[Armond Perretta]

Mark Thomas wrote:
> Doom Siren wrote:
>> Hi everyone Im looking for some recommendation on what brands and
>> their products are good to look into when you are planning on
>> building a new house and plan on putting in a structured cabling
>> system. I look forward to any feedback.
>
> Are you doing it yourself, or are you going to contract it out?
> Also, if you are going with anything but a small custom builder,
> you may not have a choice. Come to think of it, I'm building a
> house with a smallish custom builder, and I _still_ don't have a
> choice. :)

I know the "little choice" syndrome, having weathered the construction of a
new home with a large builder. However the "tricks" available are worth
looking into.

First, run as many chases or conduits as possible, and more than you think
you will ever need. Make sure access is available to just about everywhere
from some sort of central wiring location (where all the low voltage stuff
ends up).

Second, plan in advance for "stations" in every available and possible
location. I define a "station" as a low voltage outlet that provides for
video, audio, Cat5 (or better), etc., etc. To plan in this case means to
actually fit low voltage open boxes _before_ the drywall. This can usually
be done even with the most controlling builders because no actual wires will
be run. Each box is just covered with a blank plate until after closing
when the owner can run his own stuff.

Needless to say, it helps to have a full basement and attic space to make
things simpler.

--
Good luck and good sailing.
s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat
http://kerrydeare.home.comcast.net/

[Dan]

Doom Siren wrote:
> Hi everyone Im looking for some recommendation on what brands and their
> products are good to look into when you are planning on building a new
> house and plan on putting in a structured cabling system. I look
> forward to any feedback.
>
> Thank You
>
As for the hardware, I really like the Channel Vision stuff, I have a
50" panel, and tons of modules for it. Pretty cheap too! I got mine
structured wiring stuff from Automated Outlet
(http://www.automatedoutlet.com/home.php?cat=84), I am not aware of any
other dealer which sells this stuff, so I can't make any other suggestions.

dan

[Brian]

Another option is to not even have one. Most hoobist will soon find any size
panel to small after awhile. Some just put up plywood as a backing. No this
doesn't look as good but very easy to customize. Especially if this is a
room where no one will be in. I went with Leviton just because it's a closet
that I want to look nice. But I'm finding out it's easy to fill it out.

--
Brian Dye
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brian@tech-home.com
http://tech-home.com


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> Hi everyone Im looking for some recommendation on what brands and their
> products are good to look into when you are planning on building a new
> house and plan on putting in a structured cabling system. I look
> forward to any feedback.
>
> Thank You
>