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Rewiring; am I missing anything?

  • 28-09-2014 10:55PM
    #1
    oceanclub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,412 ✭✭✭


    Coming up with a spec list for rewiring a period house and I'm just wondering am I missing anything? I'm trying to cover every eventuality as I don't' want to have to do it again 10 years down the line!
    • Multiple electrical sockets
    • Cat6 network points certain rooms. Presumable it's best to have wire comes out to hub or switch in accessible but hidden location (understairs or attic).
    • Future-proof with neutral to the light switches for home automation (http://www.wired.com/2013/09/belkin-lightswitch/) Are there any other things I need to do to futureproof the house for automation?
    • Wiring for burglar alarm panel in hallway (currently under stairs).
    • Wiring to windows, doors for burglar alarm (already there but not sure all are covered or if concealed)
    • Wiring for thermostats

    Cheers,

    P.
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  • #2
    gofasterdad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 145 ✭✭gofasterdad


    you should consider adding wiring for tv points, two or three cables running to each room where you might need it. Makes installing Saorview / satellite / cable broadband much easier and neater later on.


  • #3
    Jimmy_M
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭Jimmy_M


    Re future proofing/automation - a low voltage signal cable or 2 at each light switch - wired back to a central point - e.g. under the stairs.
    Could do it for some of your sockets too if you like.
    Enables you to control a relay or something that might be attached to the lights - the brains controlling (raspberry pi or some commercial unit) would eventually be under the stairs should you choose to do it. Cheaper than the wireless controllers that are available.


  • #4
    gutteruu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,064 ✭✭✭gutteruu


    Jimmy_M wrote: »
    Re future proofing/automation - a low voltage signal cable or 2 at each light switch - wired back to a central point - e.g. under the stairs.

    I'm open to correction, but a sparky told me you can't have low and high voltage in same switch/conduit?

    Personally I would run 2 core switch cable to each radiator and have an automated heating system i.e. each rad can be controlled individually saving fuel. Would pay for itself in no time and save a lot after that. Company in Galway sell the controller for the rads but can't remember the name.

    I'd also wire in twice the usual amount of smoke alarms for safety.

    I have a projector and wish I wired ceiling in sitting room for cables. (Even to have power up there from nearest light would be fine as you can send video wirelessly)


  • #5
    Jimmy_M
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭Jimmy_M


    gutteruu wrote: »
    I'm open to correction, but a sparky told me you can't have low and high voltage in same switch/conduit?

    Fair enough, I'm by no means an expert on regulations. I've just tricked about with a few electronics projects. Cant think of a safety reason for this though - the only thing i can think of against it is noise from AC may interfere with the low voltage DC.


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