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RE: Cat5 Advice
> -----Original Message-----
> From: phcjpp Sent: 20 February 2004 14:24
>
> Thanks everyone for the advice on wiring up the house. It seems I
> need cat5 everywhere:) Firstly can someone actually recommend a cat5
> supplier and model and do I need it shielded ?
I didn't / wouldn't bother with shielded cable - I don't think it's
neccesary for a domestic environment. It's more suited to electrically
noisy industrial installations.
I used Category 5e (enhanced). Brands were Philex and another one I can't
remember. I got it from TLC (www.tlc-direct.co.uk) and Screwfix
(www.screwfix.com) respectively for about 30 quid a box. this was a couple
of years ago and it's cheaper now, IIRC.
> Secondly can anyone recommend an installer in the South West London
> area - I am in Wimbledon to be exact.
No sorry, I did all mine myself.
> I will be looking for whole house audio / phone and lighting too.
You can use Cat5e for your phone points and WHA keypads, lighting
controllers etc. Make sure you run enough !!!! (which usually translates to
looking like a *ridiculous* amount before you start to use it, and then you
realise what a cheapskate you were when you come to connect it all up)
:-)
> Chris
HTH,
Tim H.
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