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Best distribution point - Attic or Cupboard

HighWire · 2007-06-19 10:42:44

After viewing a lot of threads about wiring something that I was wondering is which is best. Having the distribution point in the attic or in a central location like cupoard or under the stairs or similar. I was thinking of havinga "central hub" for everything, TV, Sat, Network, phone all under the stairs so if I wanted to…

19-06-2007 10:42am

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HighWire

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After viewing a lot of threads about wiring something that I was wondering is which is best.
Having the distribution point in the attic or in a central location like cupoard or under the stairs or similar.
I was thinking of havinga "central hub" for everything, TV, Sat, Network, phone all under the stairs so if I wanted to change anything I wouldnt have to go crawling around the attic.

So what are your preferences??? :D:confused:

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#2 19-06-2007 12:07pm

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I would say cupboard for ease of access and less temp variation

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#3 20-06-2007 9:28am

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I totally agree with Tony about a comms cabinet or something similar to be located somewhere like a cupboard or under stairs, but I would advise running a couple of extra cables for future proofing.

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