Andre Abelian wrote:
> Hi to all engineers,
>
> Sorry if I didn't use proper tag.
> I am building 500 s.f. 2 rooms and bathroom and
> Finally the frame work is done and I was wondering
> Before I put drywalls on if any body has any idea
> To add some electronics in there like wires, sensors etc.
> Any recommendation will appreciate.
>
>
> Andre.

Hi Andre,
no matter what you plan to do, there are few cables I would install in case
I was in your shoes;

At least 3 Cat5 cables from a center distribution to every room
At least 2 coax video cable from the same center distribution to every room
At least 3 pairs of speaker wires

Leave enough  loops of wire into the walls, so if you need to pull few
meters of cable out of the wall or move to another wall spot, there will be
cable enough for that.

The 3 Cat5 can be used for data, phone, intercom, music, whatever you want.

The video coax could be used for cameras, video or even "channel 3 RF" if
necessary.

The speakers for sure to drive low impedance speakers, so ticker than AWG22
is required.

One thing most people forget is about remote-remote control, you can always
buy IR-RF-_-RF-IR remote control converters, but nothing that a pair or
wires can't transport 40kHz modulation from a bedroom to the family room to
control the stereo or the satelite receiver.

Remember to "teach" the electric designer to remember where in your house
you PLAN to have heavy power pig units. It is a shame how some engineers
just "forget" that some people's equipment WILL consume around 1kW just for
audio and video.  Sometimes you NEED to remember the engineer that your
family room will consume energy as much (if not more) than your regular
kitchen appliances.  If in doubt, tell him you WILL have an electric stove
and a dish washing machine into the family room, so he can design the wires
apropriately.

Other than that, you can plan special cables for satelite LNB into the
walls, and plan some RJ45 connectors in some strategic points where
computers or servers could be installed, but you will never know, right?  a
comptuer into the bathroom could be, sometimes, very important, so you
never lost the email durint that important time you dedicate into that...
daily half an hour... education, everyone does.

W.

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