ᐅ Building without antenna and satellite or coaxial cables without conduit?
Created on: 6 Jun 2020 12:18
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kati1337
Hello,
we received the additional electrical work quote today (ouch), and the contractor is basically getting very little because we decided to remove both the antenna and satellite connections.
Now I’m wondering if we are really that far off base or if I missed something. The antenna is that old-fashioned cable through which you could only receive channels like ARD, ZDF, and some regional channels back in the ’90s, right? Are there more channels available via antenna now? Is it even necessary? Does everyone just “have one”?
We currently have a satellite dish on the roof, but I believe the last time we actually used it was... I don’t know, 8 years ago?
So we were thinking about not installing a satellite connection at all. We simply don’t watch TV via satellite. I hate commercials, and when we do watch anything, it’s through streaming services. Plus, in our free time, we mostly do other things than watch TV anyway.
Are there any compelling reasons why we should still have satellite or antenna connections installed that I might be overlooking?
Topic 2: The electrical quote states that the CAT cables will be installed without conduits. I would prefer them to be installed with conduits so they can be replaced if needed in the future. Would you go for that? Or is it unnecessary?
we received the additional electrical work quote today (ouch), and the contractor is basically getting very little because we decided to remove both the antenna and satellite connections.
Now I’m wondering if we are really that far off base or if I missed something. The antenna is that old-fashioned cable through which you could only receive channels like ARD, ZDF, and some regional channels back in the ’90s, right? Are there more channels available via antenna now? Is it even necessary? Does everyone just “have one”?
We currently have a satellite dish on the roof, but I believe the last time we actually used it was... I don’t know, 8 years ago?
So we were thinking about not installing a satellite connection at all. We simply don’t watch TV via satellite. I hate commercials, and when we do watch anything, it’s through streaming services. Plus, in our free time, we mostly do other things than watch TV anyway.
Are there any compelling reasons why we should still have satellite or antenna connections installed that I might be overlooking?
Topic 2: The electrical quote states that the CAT cables will be installed without conduits. I would prefer them to be installed with conduits so they can be replaced if needed in the future. Would you go for that? Or is it unnecessary?
kati1337 schrieb:
That’s why we basically want to buy and connect our own hardware (like a switch). Eight ports might not be enough for us. We have planned LAN cabling in every room, but only one outlet per room. We actually intend to solve this individually (where needed) with access points. Only the office has a double LAN outlet. In most rooms, if any, there will probably just be one access point connected to the LAN outlet, which can then distribute the connection further. Everything else simply becomes too expensive for us. We pay €90 (net) for a LAN outlet and €145 (net) for a duplex outlet. I would add a double outlet near the TV in the living room. In my opinion, you should plan for a WiFi access point on each floor from the start and provide a dedicated outlet for it. Ideally, the access points should be placed centrally and mounted on the ceiling or high on the wall.
hanse987 schrieb:
I would install a double socket for the TV in the living room. In my opinion, you should plan for a Wi-Fi access point on each floor from the start and provide a dedicated outlet for it. Ideally, the access points should be placed centrally, either on the ceiling or high up on the wall.Ah, forgot, there is also a duplex outlet planned for the TV, that’s right. Maybe we could remove a LAN outlet from the master bedroom on the upper floor and instead place it somewhere high up on the wall in the hallway for a central access point. I’m almost too stingy for another LAN outlet, since each costs about a hundred... :/
rick2018 schrieb:
Access points should not be central but located where the highest speed is required (living room, office…).
Best mounted on the ceiling. The office will get a duplex LAN outlet; our PCs don’t connect over Wi-Fi because we play too many first-person shooters. If necessary, we might add another access point on the ground floor in the living/dining area if the signal from the utility room isn’t strong enough. But it should be fine; in our current house, we only have a single router in one room and it covers the whole house, including the upper floor. The signal is a bit weak in some spots but nothing serious. I think a dedicated access point on the upper floor will work well for us.
You don't need a wall box for the access point! They should just let a CAT cable hang down from the ceiling.
In every room, it's better to have at least two separate outlets, partly for rearranging furniture and also because you usually need one for the TV and one for the PC.
In every room, it's better to have at least two separate outlets, partly for rearranging furniture and also because you usually need one for the TV and one for the PC.
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