Recent content by shnelson

I was planning on presenting at least cat5e for the multisensors to provide PoE -> USB 5pin for their power. If the zwave became problematic, I could just replace with a PIR and call it quits. I do much prefer hardwire over wireless, especially for devices that will trigger a primary security...

A long while back, you fellas were very helpful in guiding my wiring in a new construction home (2009 to be exact). At that time, I was just getting my feet wet and had the priority of security then automation. The Honeywell/Ademco Vista 21p served it's purpose just fine, even let me do some...

Great responses so far! I especially like the idea of a second magnet on the window to keep them open and still armed, as there is a seconday lock on the window that allows you to keep them open a crack. Would this magnet be sufficient? It looks like it is thin enough, and 10mm is just a hair...

I wish your attached images weren't blocked for me at work, I'd really like to see what sounds so cool! Back on what's keeping me up at night.. I've got all my components delivered, now I'm just counting down the days till I can get in there and start running the wire. I'm scheduled to go in...

All great suggestions - thanks Neurorad! I was planning on garage door sensors. Probably a couple PIR's & no glass breaks - house is only 1100 sq ft top level & 1000 sq feet basement. Would you typically just run catx to the garage for an irrigation system? I think thats a good idea, as we're...

Thanks for the responses! I was initially going to have my GC take care of all low voltage, but when I asked him to make sure we had two cat5e runs to each room he got a puzzled look on his face and asked if I wanted to do it instead. Given his initial reaction, and knowing the only way to get...

Typical subject, I know - but after days and days of perusing the forums and studying up on the 'Wiring your new house 101' (awesome guide btw!), I haven't found a suitable answer yet... My new home is just about finished with the framing stages, and our GC has me scheduled to come in to do low...