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71monaro
71monaro
10 July 2012

Help: Drilling the Top plate for pre-wiring

Help: Drilling the Top plate for pre-wiring

Paul you said, But all the power wiring to…

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71monaro
Jul 10, 2012 9:49 am
AJW
AJW
7 July 2012

Cat 6 cables, cat 5e plugs..

Cat 6 cables, cat 5e plugs..
1, 2, 3

It is what they recommend, it is not a requirement. After all anything beyond their box is the customers responsibility to…

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AJW
Jul 07, 2012 3:59 pm
PHL
PHL
1 May 2012

Smart Wiring Setup Prices

Smart Wiring Setup Prices
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

I think it's still popular for some RG6, although compression fittings are now so easy to use.

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PHL
May 01, 2012 10:04 pm
Pugs
Pugs
17 February 2012

How to tell Cat4 from Cat3 etc?

How to tell Cat4 from Cat3 etc?

why on earth do you need to ?? have you had someone install either in your house... ?? Cat3 is 2 pair. Cat4 hasn't been on sale for years.... there will be writting on…

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Pugs
Feb 16, 2012 11:15 pm
Pugs
sarbear
sarbear
14 February 2012

Does a data point require a metallic backing wall plate?

Does a data point require a metallic backing wall plate?

Matt, Am looking to head down to your Sydney store in not too distant future. Does the store sell products at same price as the on line store? Also, do you recommend any…

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sarbear
Feb 14, 2012 9:49 pm
phippsy
phippsy
14 February 2012

Structured Cabling Conduits

Structured Cabling Conduits

We weren't allowed external contractors either, well without a mountain of paperwork. Our builder 'let' us fit the wall plates and run draw wires into the ceiling at frame…

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phippsy
Feb 14, 2012 12:37 pm
paulw11
paulw11
11 February 2012

Solutions for extra cabling in double story post handover

Solutions for extra cabling in double story post handover

It depends on the type of construction and where you want the points. Brick veneer with a tile roof and points on external walls isn't too hard. Double brick, interior…

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paulw11
Feb 11, 2012 10:16 am
mattwalker
mattwalker
10 February 2012

URGENTLY looking for a cabler in mernda or nearby suburbs

URGENTLY looking for a cabler in mernda or nearby suburbs

Hi Raph, I have 5 guys running around Melbourne who can do installs any time for you. We can supply and install any of this equipment for you. Cheers, Matt

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mattwalker
Feb 10, 2012 7:43 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
7 February 2012

What do you use your Home Theatre for?

What do you use your Home Theatre for?

I visit some home theatre store and i got offered the following and want to get some opinion on it. -Mitsubishi 6800 full HD…

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mattwalker
Feb 07, 2012 10:51 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
7 February 2012

Data cabling recommendation Victoria

Data cabling recommendation Victoria

There is plenty of guys out there who can do this work other than the big guys.... give the smaller guy a go and you may be pleasantly suprised!

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mattwalker
Feb 07, 2012 10:33 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
7 February 2012

Best pricing in Victoria?

Best pricing in Victoria?

Easy! The Cable Connection... :) (The signature says it all!)

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mattwalker
Feb 07, 2012 10:31 pm
mattwalker
mediaTEK
mediaTEK
4 February 2012

Home Automation - what worked well?

Home Automation - what worked well?
1, 2, 3

I have to side with Dave. C4 didn't gain its US market share by being a closed system. I live in West Oz and retro-fit is a nightmare! Why? - Because all of our homes are…

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mediaTEK
Feb 04, 2012 7:47 pm
Pepsi_Drinker
Pepsi_Drinker
30 December 2011

Cabling through the builder or after handover?>? cheaper?

Cabling through the builder or after handover?>? cheaper?
1, 2

Thanks webber11. Guess his travelling expenses might be a bit much for me to cover…

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Pepsi_Drinker
Dec 30, 2011 5:35 pm
Pepsi_Drinker
Pepsi_Drinker
Pepsi_Drinker
23 December 2011

Speaker Cables - Please Help

Speaker Cables - Please Help
1, 2

IMHO........... Good quality 12 gauge wire is all you ever need for speaker cable. "Good quality"so it has a decent insulation,and 12 g so it's got enough copper in it…

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Pepsi_Drinker
Dec 22, 2011 11:00 pm
Pepsi_Drinker
Pepsi_Drinker
Pepsi_Drinker
22 December 2011

Home theatre Pre-wiring

Home theatre Pre-wiring

I was talking to our (potential) builder about this and he said that he simply fits large a 20mm sheet of plywood in the "general area" that he knows the screen will go so…

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Pepsi_Drinker
Dec 22, 2011 10:47 pm
Pepsi_Drinker
viscomm
viscomm
22 December 2011

Which way do you wire your house and what products?

Which way do you wire your house and what products?

they are real good, im using them at home atm. great quality and good frame rate. works well in pitch black too, its like its just a black and white camera.

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viscomm
Dec 22, 2011 5:53 pm
BillMac
BillMac
16 December 2011

Dumb question Re in ceiling speakers.

Dumb question Re in ceiling speakers.

Not a dumb question at all. Rodda is spot on with his advice as usual. I will add my 2c worth. Depending on where you are with your build try to take some photos of the…

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BillMac
Dec 16, 2011 9:40 am
buildup
buildup
9 December 2011

Williams landing internet

Williams landing internet

According to Cedar Woods Winter 2011 newsletter, it looks like Telstra has ceased the rollout of copper infrastructure in Stages 5-8 at Williams Landing. They've also…

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buildup
Dec 09, 2011 1:42 pm
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chrisandkate
Nov 29, 2011 12:49 pm
zeitgeber
zeitgeber
22 November 2011

Employer has ACMA Open Registration licence but not staff

Employer has ACMA Open Registration licence but not staff

Thanks paulw11. You're correct. It means direct supervision on site at all times, not supervision remotely from the office, or inspecting it at the end. Here's a reply I…

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zeitgeber
Nov 22, 2011 10:57 am
zeitgeber
Sierra
Sierra
4 November 2011

Big Screen TV's - Plasma, LCD, LED?

Big Screen TV's - Plasma, LCD, LED?

This is a great site to compare the difference. http://www.lcdorplasma.com.au Which you should buy depends on different factors (natural lighting, viewing angle) etc. …

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Sierra
Nov 04, 2011 3:24 pm
Sierra
Rodda
Rodda
7 October 2011

Starserve, Hills home hub, what to buy?

Starserve, Hills home hub, what to buy?

I'm all for distributed AV systems ::smile::

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Rodda
Oct 07, 2011 8:41 am
Rodda
Wateman
Wateman
30 September 2011

Argus Technologies-smart wiring packages

Argus Technologies-smart wiring packages

Thanks both of you for replying, and EmeryBB thanks for the pics! We weren't given the option to have the Pro enclosure, but our house is only small, so the Mid-size…

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Wateman
Sep 30, 2011 9:00 am
Wateman
notremaison
notremaison
23 September 2011

Starserve Question

Starserve Question

We just had our sparky pre-wire our new build. Had to get the builder to allow them onsite. They can't finish until you get handover, then pull the wires through and…

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notremaison
Sep 23, 2011 6:39 pm
Sierra
Sierra
21 September 2011

OPTOMA HD66

OPTOMA HD66

I have heard good things also but have never used one.. I have a similar BenQ (720p, 3D) one and its very good. Check out http://digitalcentre.com.au ..... Be aware 3D…

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Sierra
Sep 21, 2011 8:43 pm
Sierra
McLovin
McLovin
16 September 2011

Wall mounting a 42" LED TV, where to get kit from?

Wall mounting a 42" LED TV, where to get kit from?

Hey matt, hoping you're still around. We finally bought a TV. We ended up getting an LG 47". Would the wall mount kit you recommended above work with our TV? In the…

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McLovin
Sep 16, 2011 3:18 pm
tracey em
tracey em
15 September 2011

What is this and what do I really need

What is this and what do I really need

Thank you so much Paul for writing such a detailed reply. I really appreciate it.

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tracey em
Sep 15, 2011 4:49 pm
theanonyuser
theanonyuser
11 September 2011

Alarm systems - do they give an insurance discount?

Alarm systems - do they give an insurance discount?

Ok thanks :) I'd thought it would be insignificant.

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theanonyuser
Sep 11, 2011 9:25 pm
sceen7
sceen7
31 August 2011

motorized ceiling projector mounts

motorized ceiling projector mounts

Thanks for the tips rodda. The ebay ones offer a showroom for inspection so i will go and check them out before i commit. I am leaning towards building an angled recess…

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sceen7
Aug 31, 2011 7:42 pm
paulw11
paulw11
19 August 2011

what audio / surround sound to get get?

what audio / surround sound to get get?

Is it possible to run the reciver / amp to lcd tv using only HDMI cables? And in terms of speakers cable ( i need a length of around 14 mtrs…

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paulw11
Aug 19, 2011 7:25 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
19 August 2011

Epson Projectors - On sale at The Cable Connection

Epson Projectors - On sale at The Cable Connection

Hi guys, I have a couple of deals going on at the moment with Epson if anyone is interested. The Epson TW3200 is available for $1649 with free…

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mattwalker
Aug 19, 2011 3:24 pm
mattwalker
rajan_g4
rajan_g4
3 August 2011

Data Termination in Laundry..Is this a wise idea??

Data Termination in Laundry..Is this a wise idea??

Yup, thanks portas1971. Am getting my gear from 4cabling. I have already seen a few things I am def. buying. :-)

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rajan_g4
Aug 03, 2011 9:23 pm
rajan_g4
theanonyuser
theanonyuser
1 August 2011

The Cable Connection - HDMI hits the airwaves...

The Cable Connection - HDMI hits the airwaves...

I've never understood the argument with digital signals. I can understand why its subjective with an analog signal but the connection would have to be very low quality to…

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theanonyuser
Aug 01, 2011 8:58 pm
paulw11
paulw11
28 July 2011

Cat5/Cat 6 cabling

Cat5/Cat 6 cabling
1, 2

That seems to be the stock standard contract. i.e. it's the builder's "site" until handover. Low volume or niche builders are much much more…

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paulw11
Jul 28, 2011 12:44 pm
theanonyuser
theanonyuser
25 July 2011

Quick opinion on acoustic batts

Quick opinion on acoustic batts

Thanks for the advice. I've decided to do batts + plasterboard for the master / family room. And just batts in the study/bedroom 3. At some point I may need to rent a…

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theanonyuser
Jul 25, 2011 6:18 pm
abraham
abraham
24 July 2011

Audio Video Rack

Audio Video Rack

Hi Matt, Thank you for the information, they look good but can't find any which are enclosed and has a glass front door

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abraham
Jul 24, 2011 10:11 am
Rodda
Rodda
3 July 2011

PVR

PVR

www.staticice.com.au is an excellent resource for finding the best prices for items on-line (and some of those retailers actually have retail shops you can walk into and…

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Rodda
Jul 03, 2011 10:03 am
Rodda
Rodda
Rodda
14 June 2011

Pugs (Best way to position wires inside walls before plaster

Pugs (Best way to position wires inside walls before plaster

I always take heaps of photos - wide-angle and close-up (digital photos are free). This method has not let me down yet. In saying that, I also take measurements for…

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Rodda
Jun 14, 2011 5:31 pm
Rodda
Bill&Jackki
Bill&Jackki
7 June 2011

Help on Home Theatre system

Help on Home Theatre system

Hi all, I need help with my Home Theatre setup. I have two options from two separate retailers which follow and…

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Bill&Jackki
Jun 07, 2011 8:35 pm
Bill&Jackki
Joel & Sandy
Joel & Sandy
2 June 2011

projector and screen

projector and screen

how do i upload pictures? :)

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Joel & Sandy
Jun 02, 2011 9:09 am
paulw11
paulw11
27 May 2011

Speaker Wiring distance from 240v cables?

Speaker Wiring distance from 240v cables?

Hi I had a quick look at AS/NZS 3000 ("The wiring rules"). It has this to say about Low Voltage (240V) and extra-low voltage systems: Cables of low…

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paulw11
May 27, 2011 4:43 pm
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
19 May 2011

Wallmounting television

Wallmounting television

Yepp, kudos for recycling!

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rockabilly_kid
May 19, 2011 9:26 am
rockabilly_kid
Pugs
Pugs
18 May 2011

New home networking

New home networking

Some of the prices are just stupid tho. 48 points of cat6 across a house including rack and…

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Pugs
May 18, 2011 10:05 am
Pugs
Twiggy
Twiggy
16 May 2011

Splitting an audio signal

Splitting an audio signal

how do you think the spreakers get powerd? they will be need to be run off an amp of some kind be it a small in the wall plate amp or a reciver…

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Twiggy
May 16, 2011 10:08 am
Twiggy
Pugs
Pugs
10 May 2011

Speaker Pre Wiring..??

Speaker Pre Wiring..??

Hi there. This has been covered many times in this forum. If you wait until the house is finished it is then not as easy to do the wiring and…

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Pugs
May 10, 2011 12:51 pm
Pugs
mattwalker
mattwalker
28 April 2011

Group buy- Optoma HD67 projectors -720P DLP - Lamp & Screen

Group buy- Optoma HD67 projectors -720P DLP - Lamp & Screen

Hi guys, We have the opportunity to put together a very good deal on a group buy of Optoma HD67 projectors. These are a full featured, High Definition 720p, HDMI…

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mattwalker
Apr 28, 2011 3:44 pm
mattwalker
Rodda
Rodda
27 April 2011

Group buy - Benq w6000 projectors - 1080P DLP - free LAMP

Group buy - Benq w6000 projectors - 1080P DLP - free LAMP
1, 2

And I drove through Bunbury only just after a week ago... (don't expect to be back over there on the warmer side of Aus any time soon though, sorry...)

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Rodda
Apr 27, 2011 2:42 pm
Rodda
mattwalker
mattwalker
21 April 2011

Home theatre speakers

Home theatre speakers

hehehe - I hear you got an unbeatable deal on these speakers - well done!!

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mattwalker
Apr 21, 2011 11:52 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
21 April 2011

Set Top Box

Set Top Box

I have used (and sell) Strong set top boxes. They are a good brand that work well and the company offer good local support. Cheers, Matt

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mattwalker
Apr 21, 2011 1:57 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
20 April 2011

Installing foxtel sat. to dbl story

Installing foxtel sat. to dbl story

Cool! Now that is a good news story :)

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mattwalker
Apr 20, 2011 10:54 am
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