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Elk Training, Week 9 |
Structured Wiring |
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What is structured wiring? All external data lines (such as cable television, telephone, or internet) come into the house and are connected directly to a central control box. Each incoming signal is split and sent down wires to multiple rooms in the house. From this box, bundles of wires run through the walls of the house to different rooms. With a good structured wiring package, these wires will be installed in a "home run" or "star topology" configuration. This means that each set of wires runs to only one outlet. This is in contrast to "daisy chaining", which means one line goes first to your kitchen, then to your living room, then to your bedroom. Although daisy chaining is less expensive, it introduces problems as the signal quality in your bedroom (the last stop) is much poorer than that in your kitchen (the first stop). *copied from http://www.bobvila.com Another benefit of structured wiring is the flexibility for moving equipment from room to room.
What is
typically available? Many companies manufacture modules for
distributing the service coming into the control box to the individual
outlets in a home or business. Generally, most manufacturers design
their modules and boxes to restrict the installer from mixing other
manufacturer’s parts with theirs, requiring you to stay with one
manufacturer throughout the installation. |
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