Browse Forums Home Theatre & Automation 1 Apr 06, 2014 6:49 pm 1st build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=59376 *New*-2nd build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70324&p=1154282#p1154282 Re: What is smart wiring, and do I need it? 3Apr 07, 2014 11:10 am 1st build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=59376 *New*-2nd build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70324&p=1154282#p1154282 Re: What is smart wiring, and do I need it? 4Apr 10, 2014 1:41 pm BLOG: http://www.ourphoenix38.blogspot.com.au H1 THREAD: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70454 Re: What is smart wiring, and do I need it? 5May 09, 2014 1:56 pm Antenna Direct Perth www.antennadirect.com.au 0423919037 Get your home NBN Ready Smart Wiring and Structured Cabling in Perth Antenna Installations | TV Wall Mounting | Data Cabling HD Security Camera Systems / CCTV Re: What is smart wiring, and do I need it? 7May 30, 2014 12:25 pm Since you are in Perth, I assume you are building in double brick, so you definitely want conduits installed. I wouldn't imagine that there is much difference in cost between 25mm and 32mm conduit - most of the cost will be in labour to chase the brick to install the conduit - and the extra diameter makes it easier to put multiple cables in (or HDMI cables) later. For your TV points you should definitely go with 32mm as HDMI cables don't fit very well down 25mm. Foxtel needs one (for cable) or two (for satellite) RG6 quad-shield cables. This cable is pretty cheap and if conduits are in place you can easily get it done by an antenna company after handover. Foxtel will also install for free when you sign-up, but only to locations where you are getting a box. I can't see why they wouldn't use conduits if they were already in place - it makes their job easier. Re: What is smart wiring, and do I need it? 8May 31, 2014 2:00 pm Hi Ozlizz. While smart wiring is best done during the build as it allows it to be done exactly how you want by one person, yes it can be done after the build if it's a single story house but so long as the builder places the correct size conduits and wallboxes in the right places, that allows for all the cabling to be done after the build. To answer your questions : 1. Yes, so long as the builder places the required conduits + wallboxes of the proper size and location during built. We prefer to use 32mm where required, that is theatre rooms or any location where multiple cables will or may be added later. 2. If only one cable will be running down it such as for Free to Air TV, 25mm conduit will be fine. 3. If you intend to have Foxtel, Free to Air and Data points in the same wall plate, a 32mm conduit would be more suitable as you always want more room for expandability and ease of installation, once the house is built it's built. Everybody has a different price and profit margin, for example dealing with a company that runs on higher overheads, many subcontractors, call centre staff. A builder would have a contract which makes it more profitable for them to use only 1 company, and to deny you the choice to use an alternative company you are confident with to do work on a house you are paying for. Antenna Direct Perth www.antennadirect.com.au 0423919037 Get your home NBN Ready Smart Wiring and Structured Cabling in Perth Antenna Installations | TV Wall Mounting | Data Cabling HD Security Camera Systems / CCTV Re: What is smart wiring, and do I need it? 9May 31, 2014 5:00 pm We have it - our area had Telstra Velocity so we get all our TV, Foxtel, internet, phone etc through the fibre optic cables. Unbelievable pictures etc and awesome net speeds. We already paid for somfy motors for the blinds. The quote above was purely for “pre-wiring” so the blinds company can install the motors and blinds. That’s why we… 5 16838 Shelly switches require a paid subscription for full access to all features which is ridiulous given the lifespan of a home and if you were to sell it or buy a home with… 2 4564 Hello It is good to have a planned bathroom reno to suit your budget and design, living for 10 years I think you need a bathtub 4 10475 |