Recent content by rherring

The LV company is actually a security company that offer structured wiring options.  I think the issue I'm having is that the builder has already contracted LV options to the company and the pricing is fixed...they're not budging.  I agree that the more runs you have the less it should cost you...

Thanks for all the feedback, I really appreciate it! I wish I could run some additional drops but at $110 a run the price climbs quickly. I do have 3 Cat5e runs that I haven't decided where I will put them. The builder is pretty stuck on installing regular phone line. My guess is that if I...

Here is the proposed final breakdown and cost of what I'm getting.  Could not get Cat6 so I'm going with Cat5e.  All the data will be homerun to the 28" access panel.   28" Structured Wiring upgrade-includes 6 Cate5e                       $904.59  (3) Additional SW Data...

Thanks Tannebil for this great information and the pics! I'm starting to get a better grasp on things. The contractor will not be terminating anything in the closet so I do have some flexibility there. I'm going to have one conduit pipe running from the access panel to the attic space. This...

Thanks for all the responses. I'm in Raleigh, NC. What I don't like is that the contractor wants to have the electrician do the RG6 runs and so that indicated to me that this will not be true structured wiring because they are going to run everything to the demarcation point. I'm kind of...

Thanks for that response. The contractor won't budge and the only reason they gave me was they don't use it. I'm just trying to future proof but I'm going to have to get Cat5e. Another issue is the contractor wants to have all my RG6 run to the demarcation point...that's not structured wiring...

Thanks for your response.  I was getting a little hung up Cat6, but the contractor is only offering Cat5e so I think I will be getting that.   The contractor is pre-wiring the whole house (doors, etc) for security...this is built into the cost of the home.   I like the idea of having a network...

Hello all,   First time post and I have questions about cost and what I'm looking to get for my structured wiring solution.   This is a new home build, but we have to use their low voltage vendor.  The home is a two-story home built on a slab with attic access and is 3200sf.  They are offering...