[KAT5] Re: Wiring House (Next Step)

["Ant" <ant_marsh@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi

I've worked out why it wasn't working....their site only works in Internet
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Explorer!!

Don't even get me started on things like that....

Thanks for coming back to me.

:o)
Ant

--- In kat5-users@xxxxxxx, "Steve Jones" <email@s...>
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> Yes it is screwfix.com.  It works for me.   Try this link
> http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/home.jsp
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ant [mailto:ant_marsh@y...]=20
> Sent: 12 August 2004 17:04
> To: kat5-users@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [KAT5] Re: Wiring House (Next Step)
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> Thanks for that - is their web site www.screwfix.com?
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> If so then it seems to be undergoing some kind of update at the
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> Ant
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> --- In kat5-users@xxxxxxx, "stuart woodhall"
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> > Ant
> >     Screw fix seem to have some good deals on network stuff cable
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> >     Its worth a look
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> >     Stu
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> > >From: "Ant" <ant_marsh@y...>
> > >Reply-To: kat5-users@xxxxxxx
> > >To: kat5-users@xxxxxxx
> > >Subject: [KAT5] Re: Wiring House (Next Step)
> > >Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 23:28:23 -0000
> > >
> > >Hi all
> > >
> > >Thank you for all of your replies and sorry for not
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> > >
> > >I have a few points I'd like to clarify, a few definite
decisions I've=
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> > >  and a few more
> > >questions that I'd be keen to have your advice on.
> > >
> > >Clarification:
> > >----------
> > >1 - I guess I've been using the term "network" a
little loosely. I hav=
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> > >a structured cabling system using cat5e and nothing else run
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> > >ocation and
> > >not daisy-chained.
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> > >2 - I intend to use it for LAN, audio and video and who knows
what els=
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> > >the future
> > >and was simply wishing to know of any "clashes". I
was aware of potent=
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> > >ssues with
> > >using telephones but do not intend to go down that route
anyway.
> > >
> > >Decisions (So far):
> > >---------------
> > >
> > >1 - Will be using cat5e.
> > >2 - Currently have 32 wires throughout the entire house - am
thinking =
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> > >ding a
> > >few more.
> > >3 - Electrician has agreed to run all cable to required
points from No=
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> > >ro and
> > >fixing metal boxes to wall prior to plasterers coming in for
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> > >e doing all
> > >punching down and fitting of sockets etc. and supplying
cable. I thoug=
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> > >is was a
> > >very good price - any comments welcome.
> > >
> > >Further Questions:
> > >---------------
> > >
> > >1 - Sharing Audio - I notice you mentioned about speakers
being an iss=
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> > >you clarify this further regards how to use audio then? Am I
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> > >think=3D
> > >ing that by
> > >this you mean audio should be "sent" via cat5e, for
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> > >than speakers themselves?
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> > >2 - "At least 4 wires to every room" -
interestingly I have done this =
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> > >e design
> > >already although I'm still thinking about adding more. I know
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> > >I've got none going to any bathooms or toilets - has anyone
actually r=
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> > >such rooms?
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> > >3 - Is there anywhere else I might want to consider running a
cable e.=
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> > >socket?
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> > >4 - Shielded or Unshielded cable? I really can't decide - to
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> > >prefer to go with shielded but is it really necessary for
home network=
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> > >5 - Can anyone recommend a good place to get bulk cable from
(will nee=
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> > >400-500 metres) and double RJ45 sockets etc.? Have so far
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> > >  and Q
> > >(www.diy.com) and dabs.com
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> > >Once again, thank you for all of your comments - has all been
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> > >:o)
> > >Ant
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> > >
> > >--- In kat5-users@xxxxxxx, "Ant"
<ant_marsh@y...> wrote:
> > > > Hi
> > > >
> > > > I've been doing quite a bit of reading around and still
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> > >I
> > > > can't seem to find a conclusive answer for....I'm
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> > >  place to get
> > > > those answers!!
> > > >
> > > > I am not really wanting to flood wire the house with
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> > > > convinced that I can do all I want by running plenty of
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> > > > my feelings of whether or not this is a feasible option
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> > > > finding KAT5!!
> > > >
> > > > 1 - Should I opt for cat 5e or cat 6 cable? I know the
latter will =
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> > >e expensive
> > >but
> > > > it will potentially be more futureproof. Does anyone
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> > >6?
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> > > > 2 - If I went with cat 6 would the KAT5 modules work
okay?
> > > >
> > > > 3 - Can I use the same "network" for both
data and audio/video or i=
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> > >use
> > > > patch panels and create separate networks?
> > > >
> > > > 4 - I'm not allowed to wire the house myself prior to
it being hand=
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> > > > (health and safety and all that). The electrician has
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> > >can't
> > > > give me a price until I give him a detailed diagram).
Has anyone el=
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> > >route
> > > > and what advice can they give?
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> > > > Looking forward to your help/advice!
> > > >
> > > > Thank you. :o)
> > > >
> > > > Ant
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