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• Wonderful Examples Of How Low-Voltage Systems Are Going to Reign In New and Remodeled Homes
  The reality that more and more new and remodeled homes across America primarily rely on low-voltage systems to command the facilities within the houses is suggestive. Of course, high-voltage 110Vac is and always will be necessary. Even so, low-voltage technologies are already embedded in millions of homes.
  Published 09Oct2011, viewed 198 times

• Low-Voltage Equipment In New Houses Is Imperitive
  In order to properly install low-voltage technologies in new and remodeled home one must have a good predesigned layout of the structure. On graph paper lay out the dimensions of the house and property along with the locations of all light switches, color touch screens, structured wiring media outlets, speaker locations, and the primary location of the main electronics room where the equipment will be mounted
  Published 30Sep2011, viewed 139 times

• Security/Home Automation Systems Are Needed in New Homes And Small Businesses
  Well it has been crawling into our national contiousness for decades. What's that you say? Most home owners know about security systems for residential homes, but fewer know about home automation systems and exactly how they might fit into a new or remodeled home. To be honest, any home automation system destined for the residential and small business market that is worth it's salt will have a UL approved security system as part of the package.
  Published 26Sep2011, viewed 121 times

• Significant Information On Whole-House Stereo For Your New Home
  These days anytime people are contemplating building their dream home, entertaining friends and relatives is one of the primary motivations. Everyone wants a home theater environment when at all feasible. In addition, multi-source, multi-room stereo entertainment is commonly at the top of a wish list of family members.
  Published 18Sep2011, viewed 128 times

• What Are The Advancements in Digital Residential Surveillance Video?
  The world of video surveillance has been twirled upside down. New technology is gaining rapidly and will soon overtake traditional analog systems. Why limit the video resolution to 500 lines when 1000 and above is routine for digital. And when one adds mega-pixel technology into the equation, one would have to agree that video surveillance capability has been improved in excess of 100 percent.
  Published 16Sep2011, viewed 112 times

• Which Is Best "Hardwired" Or "Electrical Grid" Lighting Control For New And Remodeled Homes?
  Of course it is hard to answer the question as to which lighting control technology, hardwired or electrical grid is best. There are many capabilities and features of each system to take into consideration when trying to assess the better technology. So when everything is added up there are surely features of each system which will cause this or that person to gravitate in either direction.
  Published 08Sep2011, viewed 217 times

• Which Is Best An 110Vac Or 220Vac Central Vacuum System for New and Remodeled Homes?
  There are a few things to take into consideration when one is considering purchasing a central vacuum system. One of the primary considerations is whether to purchase a system requiring 1120 Vac power or a system requiring 220 Vac. The truth is we need to narrow the field even further. For example there are 110Vac systems and 120 Vac systems. There are 220Vac systems and 240Vac systems.
  Published 01Sep2011, viewed 237 times

• Five Important Facts About Choosing House Speakers
  It is significant to have a fundamental understanding of the extensive range of speakers available to you as a home owner these days. Whether you are considering speakers for a Home Theaters or Whole-House Stereo system, the considerations for speaker selection are endless. I should say that although the speaker selection process has many things to take into consideration, it is manageable if you set your parameters early.
  Published 18Aug2011, viewed 255 times

• The Four Necessary Steps for Installing Central Vacuum in New & Remodeled Homes
  Before I can discuss the four necessary rules for installing central vacuum in new and remodeled houses it seems fair to have a little show and tell about precisely what is a central vacuum system. After all, we all have a vague sense of what such a system might entail, but the specifics are beyond the knowledge of the general community at large.
  Published 12Aug2011, viewed 242 times

• Important For Preparation To Install Your Security/Home Automation System
  What follows is information on what you need to do in just the preparation phase of installing a UL approved Security/Home Automation system. It is significant that you purchase all your electric and hand tools well in advance of your beginning date.
  Published 04Aug2011, viewed 239 times

• Five Significant Keys To Low-Voltage Equipment Placement In New & Remodeled Houses
  One of the first things you have to take into consideration when designing your comprehensive installation is where in the home you will install not only the security system, but all of the equipment for the other electronic systems you will install. If you have already designated a utility room or closet as your electronics room, more the better.
  Published 21Jul2011, viewed 269 times

• Why Should Security/Home Automation Systems Awesome Features Be Needed in New and Remodeled Homes?
  Everyone who knows me or has followed my informational articles knows that when I install a security system it is normally one that is powerful enough to also provide home automation capability. But this time I want to put out as much information about the security components of a truly modern system as I can.
  Published 13Jul2011, viewed 365 times

• Five Reasons Why Universal Power Bus Lighting Control Is Shocking The Industry
  There should be a healthy discussion of the varied lighting control systems on the market today and which is best. If we brought in a representative from all the lighting control companies, they would all swear that their lighting control system was hands down the best.
  Published 02May2011, viewed 311 times

• Many Important Advantages of Pulling Bundled Cable in New & Remodeled Homes
  Think about what it takes to pull a single cable through the walls from the most distant bedroom in a home all the way back to the electronics distribution panel. First you have to select a path in the framing studs of the house, then drill holes large enough to accommodate the particular wire you are pulling. When that is complete you set the cable up on a roller or pull it out of a box through the walls to the panel.
  Published 25Apr2011, viewed 395 times

• Five Important Reasons Why Multi-Source, Multi-Zone Stereo Will Change Your Life
  There is nothing you and your relatives will enjoy over the long haul as much as a multi-source, multi-zone whole house stereo system. Each individual can select from a menu of stereo choices and play that music at whatever volume level they like. In addition, this type of system can be integrated with a Security/Home Automation controller.
  Published 20Apr2011, viewed 394 times

• What Are The Advancements In Security Surveillance and Video Entry Systems?
  In the last couple years I have been installing some very reliable video entry however, in recent times I have settled down with just one manufacturer. That is not to say that there are not several manufacturers with wonderful features, it is just that I came to favor one particular company. Two of the foremost reasons I applaud them is that they are on the leading edge of research and development and their technical support is second to none.
  Published 19Apr2011, viewed 361 times

• The Seven Golden Rules for Selecting Camera Locations for Video Surveillance Systems in New Homes
  Selecting camera locations is not so much an art as it is a common sense visual drill. After all, just what is it we are planning to achieve by installing a video surveillance system? Of course, we want to be able to see the bad guys and with any luck capture some video of them to turn over to the police. In addition, more recently people also want to bag video related to their lifestyle.
  Published 12Apr2011, viewed 184 times

• Wonderful Guidance Bullet Points On Whether to Install Cat5e or Cat6 Twisted Pair Cable In New Homes
  When the average consumer reads information about various types of cable they sometimes get lost in the haystack looking for the ole proverbial pin. Right now the discussion is centered on Cat5e vs. Cat6 cable. For the long term discussion on fiber optic cable installations is not even discussed.
  Published 04Apr2011, viewed 367 times

• Ten Methods By Which Home Automation Systems Can Improve Your Lifestyle and Home's Value
  What exactly is a home automation system? The short answer is that you will have several layers of electronic control of your security system, architectural lighting, heating and air conditioning, access control, intercom, front door video and even remote video. The system is designed for simplicity for family members. Most of the automated control occurs just by the simple act act of arming or disarming your security
  Published 24Mar2011, viewed 217 times

• Eight Marvelous Features of Automated Lighting Control for New and Remodeled Homes
  Contained within this article, without any further explanation, you will learn that a quality lighting control system provides many exciting and useful capabilities to people who are building new homes or remodeling an existing structure. One thing is for sure and that is when people encounter true automated lighting control, for even a short period of time, it is very difficult for them to live without it in the future.
  Published 20Mar2011, viewed 178 times

• The Seven Golden Rewards for Installing Structured Wiring Systems
  If you ever wondered exactly what is meant by the term structured wiring this article will help fill in the blanks. A full service, professional structured wiring system is a required technology for new and remodeled in today's world. The problem is that many people have had the technology described to them inadequately. The information presented here will allow you to fully appreciate the opportunity a structured wiring system provides.
  Published 18Mar2011, viewed 125 times

• Four Ways 4-Conductor Alarm Wire Will Save Your Bacon
  This article contains good advice for both new and old security installers. The information focuses in like a laser on the option of purchasing, stocking, and installing only one type of alarm wire. This practice saves money, time, and labor, but more importantly, it saves the frustration of losing security zones as a result of damaged cables.
  Published 08Mar2011, viewed 340 times

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