IncrdblHulk9
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I am about to take on wiring my brother's (new construction) with security, whole-home audio, Cable, Ethernet, and phone.
I have done a lot of retro-fit wiring at my home - but never a full install. So I had a few questions.
1) I know it is bad to run low-voltage next to AC lines and if they have to cross use 90degree angle. What about data wires and speaker wires? Can those be run together - or do they need to be spaced apart?
2) 90% of the wiring will be run through the crawl space area underneath the house - as there really is no attic (bonus rooms). Is this ok? and disadvantages?
3) I was going to use one of the recommendations in one of these threads and use velcro to anchor the wires in the crawl space. What is the easiest way to pull the wires? Do I set up the velcro loops at the ends of a run and use that to guide the wire? I am really lookin for the advice on the interim step of pulling large trunks of wire.
4) I was thinking about upgrading my test equipment (currently just a multimeter!). I was looking at the kits from Test-um - in particular, the Resi-Tester or the Turbo-toner and tracer. While the Resi-Tester seems like an all-in-one solution - I was thinking that a strong toner and tracer would be all the is really needed. What are your experiences? Has anyone used this equipment? Any other recommendations (around the same price range)?
Thanks
I have done a lot of retro-fit wiring at my home - but never a full install. So I had a few questions.
1) I know it is bad to run low-voltage next to AC lines and if they have to cross use 90degree angle. What about data wires and speaker wires? Can those be run together - or do they need to be spaced apart?
2) 90% of the wiring will be run through the crawl space area underneath the house - as there really is no attic (bonus rooms). Is this ok? and disadvantages?
3) I was going to use one of the recommendations in one of these threads and use velcro to anchor the wires in the crawl space. What is the easiest way to pull the wires? Do I set up the velcro loops at the ends of a run and use that to guide the wire? I am really lookin for the advice on the interim step of pulling large trunks of wire.
4) I was thinking about upgrading my test equipment (currently just a multimeter!). I was looking at the kits from Test-um - in particular, the Resi-Tester or the Turbo-toner and tracer. While the Resi-Tester seems like an all-in-one solution - I was thinking that a strong toner and tracer would be all the is really needed. What are your experiences? Has anyone used this equipment? Any other recommendations (around the same price range)?
Thanks