Re: pre-wire home - best practices?

["Robert Green" <ROBERT_GREEN1963@xxxxxxxxx>]

Jim,

This is one style of drive ring:

http://www.twacomm.com/catalog/model_DRV.htm

and below is the best I could do to show bunches of cables entering a larger
run of cable "between the rings." Obviously, the rings shown are different
than nail-in drive rings and the spacing shorter than the normal
joist-to-joist drive ring mountings, but the principle is the same.

http://cabletecs.com/phone-systems-gallery.html  (bottom-most photo, bottom
right corner)

--
Bobby G.



"Jim Hewitt" <jim.hewitt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:fm38h1$kre$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Robert,
>
> I can't quite picture it. Do you have link to a photo or drawing???
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jim
>
> "Robert L Bass" <RobertLBass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:5qSgj.17164$Xo1.4935@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > "Fergus McMenemie" wrote:
> >>
> >> Pay the extra for any wiring you purchase and get the fancy coloured
> >> stuff. Years later when you are extending or sorting anything it is
much
> >> simpler if you can imediatly identify alarm, data mains cables. It also
> >> makes documenting the system clearer and simpler!
> >
> > That's one solution.  Another which I have used for many years is less
> > expensive and IMO equally reliable.  Buy a few Sharpie brand fine point
> > laundry markers.  Before pulling each wire, write directly on the jacket
> > aboiut 2' from the end, "Master-Bedroom Left Window," or whatever.
After
> > pulling the cable to the control panel, write on the jacket about 2'
from
> > the business end, "Alarm Zone 2," or whatever.
> >
> > We ran home runs for all sensors and devices and routinely bugged every
> > opening in large homes and businesses so it was fairly common to have
> > scores of cables to terminate at the end.  This simple system served us
> > very well.  The only issue with it is you need to wait a few seconds for
> > the ink to dry before pulling it through a tight opening.  However, for
> > CAT5 and up you shouldn't pull through tight openings anyway.
> >
> > Side Note: Here's a handy way to keep cables neat and professional
looking
> > in a basement or attic.  Nail a 5/8" or larger drive ring (looks like a
> > heavy, galvanised nail with a hook on the side) into a joist or rafter
> > about 2' from the wall or ridge beam at one end of the house.  Do the
same
> > thing at the ther end.  Using a chalk line (~$5 at HD), snap a line
> > between the two nails.  Every 3' or so nail another ring into a
> > joist/rafter with the rings all pointing in the same direction.  Bring
all
> > related cables into the run of drive rings, leaving a foot or so of
slack
> > where they join the run.  Wrap long cable ties 3-4 times around the
bundle
> > and the ding at one end and pull the tie until it's snug but not
> > compressing the cables.  At the other end do the same thing while gently
> > pulling the cables just taught enough to keep them straight.  With 3 or
> > more wraps the cable ties will keep everything neat without undue
> > tightness.  Where cables enter the run leave enougfh slack so they make
a
> > gentle turn.
> >
> > We used to do it that way and I'd occasionally get compliments from
> > inspectors.  One fellow grumbled, "It's too neat."  :^)
> >
> > --
> >
> > Regards,
> > Robert L Bass
> >
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