Just asking a... generic question:
I planned to have (as I already did in my previous home) 12 or 24Vcc 
around the house to be used for remote device, small actuators and such.

I'll also have 12V (traditional supply - no switching) for audio, using 
2x0.50 + 4x0.22 shielded cable.

But, the other one, will go around via CAT5e cable, using a 
similar-to-PoE standard, powered via a 2.5A switching supply.
I'm just wondering if it's better 12 or 24V...

The remote devices are PIC16F628 or 18F1320 based... @5V. A linear 
regulator with a small dissipator is ok (tested for years @24V).
I just believe that I may never need 24V - it would be most needed in 
industrial field, not at home...

But, still, I'm left undecided...

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