RE: What holes to make in the wall whilst I'm in the mood...

["Phil Harris" <phillip.harris1@xxxxxxx>]

> My question is this - is it worth chasing in another single box next
> to the light switch? Maybe put some Cat5e down it? I'd like whole
> house audio and maybe I could use it as a volume control for the
> ceiling speakers or something?

I'd run a CAT5 (or two) down into the back of the light switch if there's
room rather than install another box alongside with a blanking plate. Is
there any way of sinking conduit into the wall so that you can pull through
any additional cables at a later date?

> Also should I run something to the window? I see LetsAutomate are
> discontinuing the curtain control but I might like to automate my
> curtains in the future. What do I need by the window? Cat5e? Power?

Unfortunately it's not LA who are discontinuing the curtain motors but the
manufacturers, Swish. I have six of their motor and rail sets and they are
superb! Run a CAT5 for control and something like 3A mains flex for power
(then this can carry either enough mains for a curtain motor or - as in the
case of the swish rails - 24v.)

> Also has anyone got any other suggestions for holes to make whilst
> I've got the hammer and chisle out???

As many as SWMBO lets you get away with? You can never have enough mains
sockets...

Phil




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