Re: New home - Essential Wiring?

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

tosh wrote:
> I am currently building a new house. I am almost to the point of
> insulating and sheetrock so before i made that step i wanted to ask
> here if there are any suggestions as to extra wiring i should run to be
> ready to add some home automation equipment in the future. I have
> little to no experience in this but it is something i definitely want
> to get into with this house. I have no attic so it will be a major pain
> to add wiring after the fact.
>
> I have cat 5 cable run to all the rooms but i was curious as to weather
> i should run it to the thermostat and or utility closet? i would like
> to be able to control the heating a/c eventually but i'm not sure what
> type of cable if any i will need in place to facilitate that.
>
> or anything else that will be helpful in the future.
>
> thanks!
>


One of the BEST examples of a wiring closet I've ever seen put together
by a "DIY" is the one "BruceR" has on his website.  Maybe he'll be kind
enough to provide the link for you.