Hi everyone, I’ve been lurking around for a while, time for my first post. New construction, trying to make sure I got everything covered. Current plan is to have automation, security, and A/V. Automation needs are fairly minimal, thermostats, shades / blinds control, few light switches, sprinklers, etc. Being able to do it from my computer or iPhone is very important. This is not a primary residence so I want to be able to adjust the temp, get alarms on low temps, etc. Security needs are typical: motion sensors, door switches, leak detectors, wall mounted keypads. Being able to receive an email if there is an alarm and being able to reset it remotely is a plus nut not an absolute must.
Took me a while to decide what I want to do with A/V, but I don’t think I need a whole house audio. This is not a huge home, about 3500s.f. I plan to have each TV location wired for the surround sound with ceiling mounted and wall mounted speakers. Planning to use these speakers for music as well. I will have a receiver at each location and want to be able to stream video and audio from centralized location. In our area cable is the most popular choice so no need for dish provisions. Having whole house audio complicates things, adds $, and I think I'll be covered with the above.
Here is what I am planning to do for wiring. Since I am in flux in terms of front end equipment I want to make sure that what I install would work regardless of final equipment selection. Please take a look.
From each TV location: two bundled cables: (two high-quality quad shield rg6u 75 ohm coaxial cables, two high-quality category 5e rated 4-pair telephone/network unshielded twisted pair (utp) cables) AND (4 x 4 pair cat5e 350 mhz cable, non-plenum pvc). home run to structured wiring closet.
For speakers: 16/4 speaker wire to on-floor receiver location
For all security devices (motion, glass break, leak detector): 4-conductor 22-gauge shielded cable. home run to structured wiring closet
For security keypad: 4-conductor 22-gauge shielded cable AND Cat5. home run to structured wiring closet
Thermostat: two 4-conductor 22-gauge shielded cables AND Cat5, home run to structured wiring closet
Smoke, CO2 detectors: 4-conductor 22-gauge shielded cable. home run to structured wiring closet
Data jack: bundled (4 x 4 pair cat5e 350 mhz cable, non-plenum pvc) cable. home run to structured wiring closet.
Tlf: Cat3, home run to structured wiring closet
For the front end I could use run of the mill security panel+Vera, Elk complimented by Vera since Elk does not seem to have thermostat support, or Omni possibly complimented by Vera.
Any input is greatly appreciated.
Took me a while to decide what I want to do with A/V, but I don’t think I need a whole house audio. This is not a huge home, about 3500s.f. I plan to have each TV location wired for the surround sound with ceiling mounted and wall mounted speakers. Planning to use these speakers for music as well. I will have a receiver at each location and want to be able to stream video and audio from centralized location. In our area cable is the most popular choice so no need for dish provisions. Having whole house audio complicates things, adds $, and I think I'll be covered with the above.
Here is what I am planning to do for wiring. Since I am in flux in terms of front end equipment I want to make sure that what I install would work regardless of final equipment selection. Please take a look.
From each TV location: two bundled cables: (two high-quality quad shield rg6u 75 ohm coaxial cables, two high-quality category 5e rated 4-pair telephone/network unshielded twisted pair (utp) cables) AND (4 x 4 pair cat5e 350 mhz cable, non-plenum pvc). home run to structured wiring closet.
For speakers: 16/4 speaker wire to on-floor receiver location
For all security devices (motion, glass break, leak detector): 4-conductor 22-gauge shielded cable. home run to structured wiring closet
For security keypad: 4-conductor 22-gauge shielded cable AND Cat5. home run to structured wiring closet
Thermostat: two 4-conductor 22-gauge shielded cables AND Cat5, home run to structured wiring closet
Smoke, CO2 detectors: 4-conductor 22-gauge shielded cable. home run to structured wiring closet
Data jack: bundled (4 x 4 pair cat5e 350 mhz cable, non-plenum pvc) cable. home run to structured wiring closet.
Tlf: Cat3, home run to structured wiring closet
For the front end I could use run of the mill security panel+Vera, Elk complimented by Vera since Elk does not seem to have thermostat support, or Omni possibly complimented by Vera.
Any input is greatly appreciated.