Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Porter Davis homes 17084Jul 05, 2018 10:43 am Instagram blog: https://www.instagram.com/ourforevertonhome/ Re: Porter Davis homes 17085Jul 05, 2018 10:45 am ![]() Anyone have any issues with Argus for data cabling and any idea how to deal with this? I paid a fortune to get 24 ports ran throughout the house as I couldn't be bothered doing it later despite my best mate bing a sparky and doing it in my old place. Got the "Basic NBN pack" which included 3 ports then added 21 extra data ports. We got to handover last week and all there is at the termination point is a loom of unterminated data cable hanging out the wall! My site supervisor promised he'd get it sorted in the next few days so stupidly I handed over the cheque as our build took over a year so we were pretty over it. Now he's telling me Argus are playing hardball and saying no we didn't pay for termination, best they'll do is crimp plugs on them which is rubbish! A "Data port" is a usable port at both ends not one port and a length of cable, it's useless as is. I tried about half a dozen times to confirm how it would all be terminated through each of our 3 site supervisors and never got a concrete answer. Also Argus were by far the worst department to deal with at WoS and seems they're still being bastards. see more About the hoffman – Building the hoffman https://hoffmangoldwithporterdavis.wordpress.com/about/ Re: Porter Davis homes 17086Jul 05, 2018 10:48 am Check any smells from your toilets as they have installed 3 toilets with faulty seals at our house and the plumber said it has been a big problem at many builds. ![]() We have our three month inspection very soon. We need to report any faults with our house. We've made a list of things that we've noticed while living in the house. For those that are already in, is there anything in particular we may not have discovered that you think we should check? see more About the hoffman – Building the hoffman https://hoffmangoldwithporterdavis.wordpress.com/about/ Re: Porter Davis homes 17087Jul 05, 2018 10:51 am Seems like it's a pretty common problem, this is what i've been left with. I can't legally do anything with this! All despite paying full price for a data port. I would have got them cheaper after the build terminated at both ends despite it being a tonne harder once the plaster is on. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Porter Davis homes 17088Jul 05, 2018 11:03 am ![]() Seems like it's a pretty common problem, this is what i've been left with. I can't legally do anything with this! All despite paying full price for a data port. I would have got them cheaper after the build terminated at both ends despite it being a tonne harder once the plaster is on. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ That's bloody terrible, cant believe they think that's acceptable. Instagram blog: https://www.instagram.com/ourforevertonhome/ Re: Porter Davis homes 17089Jul 05, 2018 11:39 am ![]() Seems like it's a pretty common problem, this is what i've been left with. I can't legally do anything with this! All despite paying full price for a data port. I would have got them cheaper after the build terminated at both ends despite it being a tonne harder once the plaster is on. Argus are useless...years after our build I found they ripped all the insulation out of the walls where they ran any cable, because for some crazy reason, they didn't run the cable until after the insulation and plaster was on! Re: Porter Davis homes 17090Jul 05, 2018 3:10 pm Hello All, A newbie here and seriously looking at the Smart living range for our first home. Loved the Monarch 20 with extended kitchen option and have asked for a quote. Is anyone else here building the Smart living range? Re: Porter Davis homes 17091Jul 06, 2018 9:48 am RE wiring a few posts up. I paid for a rack with patch panel, so I'm expecting that all 23 (!!!) of my cables are patched in. I agree though.if you didn't pay for a patch panel they should still terminate each of the leads with a plug. I mean, how did they test them to make sure they all work??! Building a Madison 45 with Porter Davis Madison 45 Blog (Send me a PM with your email address to be added) Re: Porter Davis homes 17092Jul 06, 2018 10:22 am ![]() RE wiring a few posts up. I paid for a rack with patch panel, so I'm expecting that all 23 (!!!) of my cables are patched in. I agree though.if you didn't pay for a patch panel they should still terminate each of the leads with a plug. I mean, how did they test them to make sure they all work??! see more About the hoffman – Building the hoffman https://hoffmangoldwithporterdavis.wordpress.com/about/ Re: Porter Davis homes 17093Jul 06, 2018 12:10 pm I really wish we had a different electrical supplier. I wanted a conduit put in so I could run additional lines after the build, but they don't do it. Building a Madison 45 with Porter Davis Madison 45 Blog (Send me a PM with your email address to be added) Re: Porter Davis homes 17094Jul 06, 2018 12:21 pm ![]() I really wish we had a different electrical supplier. I wanted a conduit put in so I could run additional lines after the build, but they don't do it. Agreed, I asked about getting my own electrician in to do data cabling, they said no way! Same answer when I asked if i could get holes drilled in the noggins. I then asked to pay for conduits, they wouldn't do it saying it ruined the structual integrtity of the frame, when I asked for proof or evidence of that they had nothing. Meanwhile my last build with Long Island had no issue with me getting my sparky mate to run data-cabling mid build and my neighbour who built with Carslile was able to run his own too. Re: Porter Davis homes 17095Jul 06, 2018 1:04 pm ![]() ![]() I really wish we had a different electrical supplier. I wanted a conduit put in so I could run additional lines after the build, but they don't do it. Agreed, I asked about getting my own electrician in to do data cabling, they said no way! Same answer when I asked if i could get holes drilled in the noggins. I then asked to pay for conduits, they wouldn't do it saying it ruined the structual integrtity of the frame, when I asked for proof or evidence of that they had nothing. Meanwhile my last build with Long Island had no issue with me getting my sparky mate to run data-cabling mid build and my neighbour who built with Carslile was able to run his own too. I think it depends who you get as SS. Ours let me drill holes and put in draw strings to make it easier post build to put in data cabling. It was about 3 years back though. Re: Porter Davis homes 17096Jul 06, 2018 1:06 pm ![]() ![]() ![]() I really wish we had a different electrical supplier. I wanted a conduit put in so I could run additional lines after the build, but they don't do it. Agreed, I asked about getting my own electrician in to do data cabling, they said no way! Same answer when I asked if i could get holes drilled in the noggins. I then asked to pay for conduits, they wouldn't do it saying it ruined the structual integrtity of the frame, when I asked for proof or evidence of that they had nothing. Meanwhile my last build with Long Island had no issue with me getting my sparky mate to run data-cabling mid build and my neighbour who built with Carslile was able to run his own too. I think it depends who you get as SS. Ours let me drill holes and put in draw strings to make it easier post build to put in data cabling. It was about 3 years back though. I think you're right, if i had my last SS at the start it'd be easy, he was really good! Re: Porter Davis homes 17097Jul 06, 2018 1:47 pm I'd be hitting up their Facebook page for the data issues... Everytime they post anything, follow up with a post about PD not being able to get their electrical contractors to terminate a data outlet per contact... That'll get some attention Our Bayside KDR Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=78298 Re: Porter Davis homes 17098Jul 06, 2018 1:50 pm ![]() I'd be hitting up their Facebook page for the data issues... Everytime they post anything, follow up with a post about PD not being able to get their electrical contractors to terminate a data outlet per contact... That'll get some attention I might have a solution thanks to my awesome SS, still pending management approval though. Re: Porter Davis homes 17099Jul 06, 2018 6:20 pm Do tell, or PM me please ;( Building a Madison 45 with Porter Davis Madison 45 Blog (Send me a PM with your email address to be added) Re: Porter Davis homes 17100Jul 06, 2018 6:35 pm ![]() ![]() ![]() I really wish we had a different electrical supplier. I wanted a conduit put in so I could run additional lines after the build, but they don't do it. Agreed, I asked about getting my own electrician in to do data cabling, they said no way! Same answer when I asked if i could get holes drilled in the noggins. I then asked to pay for conduits, they wouldn't do it saying it ruined the structual integrtity of the frame, when I asked for proof or evidence of that they had nothing. Meanwhile my last build with Long Island had no issue with me getting my sparky mate to run data-cabling mid build and my neighbour who built with Carslile was able to run his own too. I think it depends who you get as SS. Ours let me drill holes and put in draw strings to make it easier post build to put in data cabling. It was about 3 years back though. This said even though there was no problem with the holes PD put through the frame. Mmmmm see more About the hoffman – Building the hoffman https://hoffmangoldwithporterdavis.wordpress.com/about/ Hi there! Putting the feelers out there for those who have (or almost) built with Arli homes! 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