Building a new house in a few months (actually having most of the work done, not doing it myself but may do some wiring and smaller tasks). For the current house I ran lots of CAT cable, coax, and security wiring. But it has been 14 years so need to update myself on best practices. Will have a basement, single main floor, and detached garage/shop building. Power and water to the shop along with conduit (probably 2") to the shop for low voltage wiring. Run to shop will be about 60 feet. Planning to have the conduit come up inside the shop and directly to the basement so there are no outdoor junction boxes. Finished basement with drop ceiling so access won't be an issue for future changes/additions. Put a plywood "cat walk" down the middle of the attic in the current house and that has been very handy for access - plan to do the same again.
Lots of wireless security systems are wireless but I think wired is still best. Currently have POTs for alarm but planning cellular. May just go VOIP for phones as POTs is being phased out it seems. Thinking Asterisk for VOIP phone system.
Just have over the air TV and Linux MythTV for a DVR and that works well so keeping it - it's due for a hardware upgrade but otherwise no issues.
Have a CADDX security system. Have a raspberry pi with Motion for a camera. Want to have some more cameras.
I put my current systems together with linux and some simple scripts and leaning to doing more of that but it will get harder as the systems get bigger and more interaction between the systems. Might want to do this differently.
Welcome any suggestions on these items and efficient construction. Looking at about an 1800 sq ft house and 1200 sq ft shop with high enough ceiling and big enough door for something like a 25' camp trailer or RV. That means probably 14' ceiling and 12' high door. Conventional construction - perhaps 2 x 6 walls on 24" centers. Shop will have gas furnace and AC.
Lots of wireless security systems are wireless but I think wired is still best. Currently have POTs for alarm but planning cellular. May just go VOIP for phones as POTs is being phased out it seems. Thinking Asterisk for VOIP phone system.
Just have over the air TV and Linux MythTV for a DVR and that works well so keeping it - it's due for a hardware upgrade but otherwise no issues.
Have a CADDX security system. Have a raspberry pi with Motion for a camera. Want to have some more cameras.
I put my current systems together with linux and some simple scripts and leaning to doing more of that but it will get harder as the systems get bigger and more interaction between the systems. Might want to do this differently.
Welcome any suggestions on these items and efficient construction. Looking at about an 1800 sq ft house and 1200 sq ft shop with high enough ceiling and big enough door for something like a 25' camp trailer or RV. That means probably 14' ceiling and 12' high door. Conventional construction - perhaps 2 x 6 walls on 24" centers. Shop will have gas furnace and AC.
