Advice for A/C wiring in new home being built

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We are having a new home being built which is not custom, so I have some, but not a lot of say in the details of its construction. I have a room earmarked for my A/V system, size about 24'8"x15'4"x9'. I have a 7 channel surround system with Lexicon processor and Aerial speakers. Currently there are 12 electronic components in the system. I also bypass the Lex for SACD, and plan to get a projector system eventually. I am not financially ready to completely build out this room, but need input as to how to have the room wired. I can pay to have dedicated lines in the room, or 220 even if that is an advantage. I have heard it is best to have the video on the same line as the audio. What about separate dedicated analog, digital and/or...? lines? I have also had some people say I should get a subpanel put in. Then of course there is this whole balanced power issue. Finally, the quality of wire is an issue. I was planning to use the existing outlets only for lighting in the room. Any advice, references, etc. would be appreciated. I would be willing to pay a reasonable amount for truly professional advice regarding these issues. I live in Sacramento. Thanks!

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Topic - Advice for A/C wiring in new home being built - Steve Parry 12:28:04 12/11/02 (8)

All good ideas. - sesmjs@lanset.com 01:02:35 12/14/02 (0)

Re: Advice for A/C wiring in new home being built - EdM 15:08:28 12/11/02 (6)

Re: Advice for A/C wiring in new home being built - Jim Doyle 23:51:22 12/11/02 (0)

Re: Advice for A/C wiring in new home being built - jk@home 17:36:06 12/11/02 (4)

Arm the conduit - zorpman 17:59:50 12/11/02 (3)

Re: Arm the conduit - Bill Fitzmaurice 06:23:48 12/12/02 (2)

220 line issue - Steve Parry 08:48:30 12/12/02 (1)

Re: 220 line issue - Bill Fitzmaurice 10:14:07 12/12/02 (0)

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