I'm sure (and I know) this topic gets discussed.
I was wondering what people suggest I do while the walls will (may be) opened during my upcoming renovation.
I am going to add CAT 6 cables everywhere I can think. How many per room? 3?
Every room room in the house has built in speakers... should I replace them or keep them (they are probably from 1996)? The main floor (and patio) ones all run into a central location (I do have to change the unit's location) and I think I'm going to get one of those speaker switchers from monoprice (unless someone else has a better idea). The upstairs bedroom speakers are local to each room. I don't know if I should centralize those, get rid of them completely or just get new speakers.
I think I'm going to run CAT 6 for the Security Cameras around the exterior (interior kitchen/family room too??)
I am going to be upgrading the ancient alarm system too. I've got an ELK M1G that I need to get installed (if anyone knows anyone who can help me in the Los Angeles area, I would appreciate it). I'm removing an old Westec 5000.
I beleive all lighting is being replace and LED units are being installed, however I'm thinking I'd like to keep a few of the standard recepticals so I could put in color changing bulbs (for emergencies/notifications)
All CAT 6 cables will run into garage into a server closet (possibly mud room server closet).
I'm also thinking of putting "installing" an echo dot right when you walk into the house from the garage..
Anways.. I'm just thinking out loud and looking for any tips from the great members of cocoontech!
(btw.. contractor is handling the actual remodel stuff like floors etc...)
We have an old doorking gate controller which I think I will be replaceing. The doorking also rings our (ancient) panasonic PBX system (Kx-T616?). I'd like to upgrade or change that somehow, I was thinking cool ip phones but my wife hates most phones.
We've postponed the renos for over a year but we are ready to get going!
Sorry for the long post... and thanks!
Shawn
I was wondering what people suggest I do while the walls will (may be) opened during my upcoming renovation.
I am going to add CAT 6 cables everywhere I can think. How many per room? 3?
Every room room in the house has built in speakers... should I replace them or keep them (they are probably from 1996)? The main floor (and patio) ones all run into a central location (I do have to change the unit's location) and I think I'm going to get one of those speaker switchers from monoprice (unless someone else has a better idea). The upstairs bedroom speakers are local to each room. I don't know if I should centralize those, get rid of them completely or just get new speakers.
I think I'm going to run CAT 6 for the Security Cameras around the exterior (interior kitchen/family room too??)
I am going to be upgrading the ancient alarm system too. I've got an ELK M1G that I need to get installed (if anyone knows anyone who can help me in the Los Angeles area, I would appreciate it). I'm removing an old Westec 5000.
I beleive all lighting is being replace and LED units are being installed, however I'm thinking I'd like to keep a few of the standard recepticals so I could put in color changing bulbs (for emergencies/notifications)
All CAT 6 cables will run into garage into a server closet (possibly mud room server closet).
I'm also thinking of putting "installing" an echo dot right when you walk into the house from the garage..
Anways.. I'm just thinking out loud and looking for any tips from the great members of cocoontech!
(btw.. contractor is handling the actual remodel stuff like floors etc...)
We have an old doorking gate controller which I think I will be replaceing. The doorking also rings our (ancient) panasonic PBX system (Kx-T616?). I'd like to upgrade or change that somehow, I was thinking cool ip phones but my wife hates most phones.
We've postponed the renos for over a year but we are ready to get going!
Sorry for the long post... and thanks!
Shawn