How to wire a new house
The Internet, multiple phone lines, cable television, satellite systems, and high speed data links are bringing more and more information to
your home. The communication wiring in most houses is overwhelmed by these requirements. It doesn’t have to be that way. During construction, providing modern cabling is surprisingly inexpensive.
When wiring a new house:
Run all wires to a network enclosure. In a typical house, an
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Typical wallplates
Phone only | TV only |
1) | Establish a distribution point for all data, telephone and coax cables. |
2) | When possible, have a network enclosure at this location. |
3) | Run cables from each wall outlet back to the network enclosure. This is called ‘home |
| run ’ or ‘star’ wiring. |
4) | When in doubt, add the extra wires. When a house is being built, running extra cables |
Media center | Living room |
Master suite
is easy. Once the wall board is up, that extra cable will cost 10 times as much. |
Determine the wiring scheme that is right for you:
Standard:
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1
3
1
2
Options … to the above, add any or all of the following:
1
2nd
1
1
Family room
Kitchen
Utility access cabinet
Phone lines from Telco
1
Bedroom
Bedroom
Home office
Home office wallplate has 4 telephone lines, data line, & CATV
The ultimate … where cost is no object, solution:
Coax from cable company
Conduit to all locations. Remember to install pull cords in conduit.
Wallplates
8072 - 2 holes
8074 - 4 holes
8078 - 8 holes, dbl gang
8060 - 2 holes Decora
Jacks
8010 - 6 conductor
8011 - 6 conductor
8013 - 8 conductor
8030 - F connector white
8031 - F connector gray
8040 - blank white
Consult the ChannelPlus dealer catalog for other wallplate and connector options.