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Rewiring house

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  • 16-11-2019 9:52pm
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    delta_bravo
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    Hi,

    I realise there are many posts on this but many I found were several years old so would like a modern take.

    Just got a dormer and it's evident a rewire is needed.

    Have an idea about getting extra sockets and downlighters but more thinking about complimentary items during the rewire, particularly smart home stuff and security:

    Apologies for these questions if they're very obvious

    Is Cat6 worth the extra cost? I understand there's a big speed difference between wired and wireless but is it worth the additional maintenance and time spent on setup in terms of routers and switches and figuring out end points?

    I assume we will end up using sky or virgin at some point for tv. I heard they use a different cabling system so is there any ubiquitous cable we could install or should that just be left aside?

    The house comes with a working alarm but it seems quite old. If we get a new one can they usually just use the existing setup?


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    Twister2
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    Cat6 yes ,run it from your 'Comms' room to wherever needed

    Keep spotlights to a minimum imo

    Most useful ime is PIRs for walkways , stairs toilets,kitchen ,outside entrances ,etc


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    Twister2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 182 ✭✭Twister2


    I'm old school but a lot of the smart stuff is pointless tbh


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    2011
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    Twister2 wrote: »
    I'm old school but a lot of the smart stuff is pointless tbh

    I live the home automation stuff. I have lots of it.
    It is becoming so cheap, powerful, user friendly and things like smart heating controls can result in a significant cost saving. Google Sonoff TH16 and see just what you can do for under €20. It’s pretty impressive.


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    Stoner
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    delta_bravo wrote:
    Is Cat6 worth the extra cost? I understand there's a big speed difference between wired and wireless but is it worth the additional maintenance and time spent on setup in terms of routers and switches and figuring out end points?



    The time it saves is the biggest advantage IMO

    Wired devices give little trouble, you can change the wifi password without having to reset up all the wifi devices

    A lot of the smart systems use a wired hub and have their own independent wifi network anyway.

    Get a 24V doorbell traffo in your new fuseboard for smart doorbells if you ever want one.


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    Twister2
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    2011 wrote: »
    I live the home automation stuff. I have lots of it.
    It is becoming so cheap, powerful, user friendly and things like smart heating controls can result in a significant cost saving. Google Sonoff TH16 and see just what you can do for under €20. It’s pretty impressive.

    TH16 is decent enough ,can replace Timing and Stats on your heating system for example


    There is a lot of needless smarthome and automation imo


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    2011
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    Twister2 wrote: »
    TH16 is decent enough ,can replace Timing and Stats on your heating system for example

    Indeed. I recommend one per zone valve and one for the boiler.

    There is a lot of needless smarthome and automation imo

    I like my Nest Hello video doorbell although it was expensive. I also like Philips Hue lighting, Google Home and Nest smoke detectors.


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