Installation of phone lines in a new home why?
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Comments (8)If it were me, I would definitely run Cat6 to every room where you may want to stream Netflix or Hulu+ or something like that or have a computer. Wireless lan does not do these services justice. If you are a computer geek and/or like to work with video which are huge files, then you would want to hook up those with Cat 6, a router with wireless capability, and a dedicated network storage device like Synology model DS112, available from Amazon.com or Newegg . You will still have to purchase a hard drive to make it function. If you still want to use land line phone, kitchen and bedroom would suffice with cordless phone set for roaming....See MoreWhy is my humidifier housing leaking , I just now installed it?
Comments (2)Leaks can occur in these areas of the humidifier: https://www.airconditionersductless.com/ Improper drainage. If the drainpipe for the humidifier has a blockage or a kink, it won’t drain as quickly as it should. If you notice that the line has twisted, straighten it and check to see if it drains faster. There could be an air lock in the line that you can clear by forcing water under pressure into the line. Clogged evaporator pad. Over time, hard water forms a scale on the pads that prevents the pad from absorbing all the water. If you notice hard water scale coating the pad, it’s time to replace it. You’ll also get more beneficial humidity with a new pad, since the scale also slows the passage of air through the pad and the consequent evaporation that creates the water vapor. Problems with solenoid or float. Sometimes the culprit for your humidifier’s leaking water is an improperly adjusted float. Your system may use a solenoid to control the water going into the humidifier. Unplug the solenoid and shut the water off at the saddle valve. After removing it, blow through it to dislodge any dirt particles that may be trapped inside. Replace the solenoid after you’ve determined that the line is clear....See Morephone, electrical, other. how are new homes being set up?
Comments (5)I always think it is funny when people want to upgrade phone lines? Most of the people I know do not have home phones. The ones that do generally have 1 phone physically connected to the house and then everything else is wireless. The land line is a rapidly vanishing technology. It is definitely not a selling point for homes. Basically, the same goes for computer lines. 1 good connection and everything else wireless. Cable/Satellite tv seems to be the exception. They haven't really gotten on board with short range wireless transmissions yet. It's coming, but generally people still need a physical cable to each tv. For power, there are national standards. There haven't been that many "big picture" changes recently, but if your house is 50+ years old, it probably wasn't designed with modern appliances in mind. Kitchens and bathrooms are the big movers there. People expect to be able to run their dishwasher, fridge, toaster over, garbage disposal, blender, microwave etc without tripping a breaker. Just a not though, if you start making alterations to the electrical, you generally will have to bring everything you touch up to modern code....See MoreNew Home Cable / Phone Wiring Questions
Comments (12)Thanks for all your help. From internet search and replies on forums I thought I might do this: 2 RG6 cable and 1 CAT5E cable in the 3 locations I plan on putting television. I was told that you want 2 cable outlets for satelite TIVO abilities and a phone line for "updating" Sound right? I'd add RG6 cable outlet and CAT5E phone outlet to all the locations I think I'd put a computer, basically one pair in each room. Then I'd have everything "homerun" to one location. Sound Okay? Eric Afterthought: Do cable companies offer Basic Basic cable of just the 5 or 6 major channels (ie CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, PBS ...) We're not big 50-60 channel tv fans, but we like our basic tv. We got 5 or 6 basic cable channel in Charleston, SC for 10 buck a month. Here in Monterey, CA they don't offer it, so we are just using the antenna. We're building a house and moving to the Memphis, TN (Arlington, TN) area next. I'm in the Navy, but we're hoping to settle down - so we want to build our house "right."...See Morebrickeyee
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