The Expression “don’t spoil the ship for a ha’p’orth of tar” often comes to mind when thinking about home networks. It is easy when buying a broadband service to simply accept their included broadband router and say “thank you very much”. You plug your computer and NAS drive into it, connect up your prized digital […]
Tag Archives: wiring
30
Nov
Nov
We are frequently asked what wiring is needed for a home cinema. This can either be relatively simple or quite complicated depending on the grade of home cinema planned, so here is a quick guide for home cinema wiring. There are essentially 5 elements to the home cinema, all of which may have wiring requirements: […]
04
Aug
Aug
We are frequently asked about schematics for Home Cinema Wiring for a dedicated cinema room or lounge prior to decoration. We always suggest putting in sufficient wiring ready for the future as it is far easier to install at a first fix stage, rather than in a separate event involving re-decoration etc. The wiring required is […]
30
Jul
Jul
We are continually surprised by the number of properties we visit where there is inadequate wiring for satellite and TV reception around the home. This article is meant as a rough guide for the requirements for terrestrial TV reception and distribution in the modern home. Reception of TV services comes in four basic formats: Conventional […]
28
Jul
Jul
Home data and telephone, are historically treated separately, however more and more they need to be considered at the same time, as they share similar topographical requirements, and can use similar wires. Ultimately by 2025 there will be no more analogue phone lines into houses – with the move to Voice over IP. This means […]