Self build - wiring for future

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  • CableTie
    Automated Home Jr Member
    • Jan 2005
    • 35

    #16
    Re: Self build - wiring for future

    Watch the depth of chase ! especially if you are installing your self and then having your install part p tested. Regs state that you should not sink more than a third of the thickness of wall including finishes. Applicable to the sinking of backboxes for light switches. Just been installing my first fix and had it inspected some 47mm back boxes were frowned on where I had chased into 3" thermalite block.

    These two publications are well worth refering to for guidance, whatever type of cable you are running.






    Cheers

    Paul
    http://www.kendal-i.co.uk

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    • joe90wido
      Automated Home Jr Member
      • Sep 2005
      • 13

      #17
      Re: Self build - wiring for future

      So how do sink these us back boxes used for russound multiroom which are 78mm deep into 100mm concrete blocks???

      8)

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      • vex
        Automated Home Guru
        • Feb 2005
        • 197

        #18
        Which version of Russounds system are you planning to use.

        The CAV or ABus system?

        Cause the ABus system is available in a UK faceplate and back box solution.
        www.intouchtech.co.uk (trade)
        NOW PART OF INVISION UK, One of the leading home technology distributors to the CI Market.

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        • joe90wido
          Automated Home Jr Member
          • Sep 2005
          • 13

          #19
          Re: Self build - wiring for future

          Planning to install CA4.4iL.

          Do the receivers really need all that room?

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          • joe90wido
            Automated Home Jr Member
            • Sep 2005
            • 13

            #20
            Re: Self build - wiring for future

            Hi guys, can you recommend what speaker cable i require. Maximum run will be 35metres.

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            • joe90wido
              Automated Home Jr Member
              • Sep 2005
              • 13

              #21
              Re: Self build - wiring for future

              Have now eventually run in cables. In main lounge where my dvd,sky multiroom etc are going to be located what sort of plate can i get for this?
              I have been advised to sink 6, 47mm double socket boxes into wall in 2 rows of 3. Then routing different cables ie multiroom audio into 1 of them, plasma tv cables into another etc.
              Then getting a plate manufactured to suit.

              With the knowledge u guys have is there anything on the market for this situation?

              Vex mentioned Legrands tv corner, but i failed to find anything

              Thanks again Vex,Otto and Cable Tiefor the information and 'putting up' with these questions.You have been a great help :wink:

              Will send some photos just before plasterer is let loose!

              *This topic is very popular. Must be a lot of self builds out there who are scratching their head like me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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              • vex
                Automated Home Guru
                • Feb 2005
                • 197

                #22
                Re: Self build - wiring for future

                Hi Joe,

                I have just finished producing a flier on exactly this subject.

                TV corner looks like this

                They come as 8, 12 and 18way modules spaces.

                The module look like the lower row of this lot

                As well as these all the standard TV, Data, Telephone and Power modules are also available.

                (Hope the picture links work.)




                Sorry Joe, Pics not working for me tonight, will resize and post them tomorrow morning for you, off to bed now.

                Chris
                www.intouchtech.co.uk (trade)
                NOW PART OF INVISION UK, One of the leading home technology distributors to the CI Market.

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                • vex
                  Automated Home Guru
                  • Feb 2005
                  • 197

                  #23
                  Re: Self build - wiring for future

                  Hi Joe,

                  Here are the pictures I promised last night.


                  This shows the 8, 12 and 18 way TV corner plates. The 12 way is top left and loaded with RJ45's. Right is an unpopulated 18 way and bottom left is an 8 way loaded with RCA's and Speaker Terminals.


                  Shows the range of custom modules available, you'll need the bottom row on the picture and running left to right is Audio Phono, Speaker Pair, RGBY Phono Quad, twin F's and Video Phono modules.

                  There is also a full range of standard RJ45, BT and Data modules. The 12 and 18way back boxes also have an electrical barrier in them, which allows you to add a row or two of 230v sockets and power. Nice!

                  All of these are available from our installers on the Konnect2 web site.

                  Hope these help.

                  Chris
                  www.intouchtech.co.uk (trade)
                  NOW PART OF INVISION UK, One of the leading home technology distributors to the CI Market.

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                  • joe90wido
                    Automated Home Jr Member
                    • Sep 2005
                    • 13

                    #24
                    Re: Self build - wiring for future

                    Hi guys.

                    Thanks for pics Vex of wall plates. Local company to do 2nd fix for me so iwill inform them of these.

                    I have now finishes wiring(well almost)

                    Only thing left is plasma wiring. I know i asked this already ops:

                    Vex, when u said mini coax feeds, is this rg59 cable?

                    HDMI lead, media lead?

                    Is there a site that shows all wiring needed?

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