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Looking forward to your picture updates tomorrow EVH 
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Hey guys. I've got some updates.. Will post pictures tomorrow if the weather permits.
@Dr House - looks good. Solid core is what you need, wouldnt say it's crucial to get low smoke zero halogen stuff but I did it anyway.
I think I used a shade over 1200m of CAT6 (iirc 4 boxes used totally and 1 partially used/spare) and that was because I was being liberal! I get comments from friends and visitors (mainly my mate the openreach engineer, that it looks like a mini exchange) I can't imagine what you'd do with 10 full boxes
For reference that's 2 48way patch panels, and a 16way for phones spread across 3 floors (if you include the roof/loft). Get 2 boxes and order more when you're running low. The stuff I got had length markings every foot, so you knew when you were almost out.
Thanks for the info. I will get a couple of boxes and the see how I get on.
Also did you run HDMI cables? I plan to run 15m HDMI cables to 8 points around the house and install a HDMI matrix which will be hooked up to a Control4 system.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Van-Den-Hul-H...nnectors_RL&hash=item3cb7b61d24#ht_684wt_1109
EDIT, BTW the house looks very nice, good work!
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You sir, have a large portion of dollar to spend.
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I used just over 1 box of 300mtrs for my 150sqmtr tow level apartment with 2 points in each of the three bedrooms, 4 points in the living room and two points in the kitchen (well you never know). I have also made all my 1.5mtr patch cables using the same stuff (not the best as it is solid core but works pretty well). I could have used less as I lost one upstairs run due to cable damage pulling through and excessive excess
. Starting with two boxes seems a good way to go.I run a 15mtr Audioquest cable which is 16mtrs from my AVR to my projector. Cost me around 150 quid and works flawlessly either through my AVR (Yamaha 667) direct or through the AVR and a powered splitter. Others in the Home Cinema forum can give suggestions on cheaper cables that should also be able to do the job. 15mtrs is at the top end of the recommended range for HDMI. You may want to think of running cat5/6 HDMI extenders which many have reported work very well.
Update: Have also just noticed the cable you have linked to is spec'd to 1080i @ 15 mtrs. Mine does 1080p at 15mtrs so it can be done. Again, HC forum here will produce a list of recommendations for cheap but good long HDMI cables.
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Either HDMI over IP or an HDMI Matrix that runs on Cat6 would be better. There is definitely a 1x8 matrix about. (Plus cat6 for 15m runs is cheaper/more reliable and you'll be able to send the HDMI to any cat6 output).
Thanks for the info guys, I will find my self a better cable. I am going to run HDMI and CAT fix to the TV points to give me more options. I will probably use something like his
http://www.hdcable.co.uk/4x4-hdmi-matrix-hd-anywhere.html
http://www.grandbeing.com/product/MX0404 320.htm
anyway i will stop invading your thread now.
http://www.hdcable.co.uk/4x4-hdmi-matrix-hd-anywhere.html
http://www.grandbeing.com/product/MX0404 320.htm
anyway i will stop invading your thread now.
I believe the HDCable version is just a rebranded GrandBeing matrix, however the HDCable version is apparently better. Read through this thread and especially post 8.
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We decided to get the block paving done now, and then get the drive done later on with Tarmac, to save a bit of money. Plus, there's no real need to do the whole drive in block paving.
A picture showing the final level of the block paving.
The blocks we went with are called "Pewter multi".
The guys work quickly. I literally left for work and came home to that
I think the finish really works well with the darker bricks of the house. You'll notice the path is sloped to accommodate a disabled access ramp.
The nice thing about having the sunken drain covers, is that they give a much cleaner finish. Yes, I am sad.
Day 2 of the blocking and they're pretty much finished to where I had originally planned. However, I decided to extend the paving around half the side of the house, so we had to get the compactor back and level more ground before the blocks could go down.
Before & After
You may notice the excess of earth in the previous picture.. that's to fill the dip behind the garden wall. Oh, the fun bank holidays I spent shovelling this lot. Not. Let it stand that I hate gardening.. I'd rather ***** my eyes out than spend 8hrs with a rake
A picture showing the final level of the block paving.
The blocks we went with are called "Pewter multi".
The guys work quickly. I literally left for work and came home to that
I think the finish really works well with the darker bricks of the house. You'll notice the path is sloped to accommodate a disabled access ramp.
The nice thing about having the sunken drain covers, is that they give a much cleaner finish. Yes, I am sad.
Day 2 of the blocking and they're pretty much finished to where I had originally planned. However, I decided to extend the paving around half the side of the house, so we had to get the compactor back and level more ground before the blocks could go down.
Before & After
You may notice the excess of earth in the previous picture.. that's to fill the dip behind the garden wall. Oh, the fun bank holidays I spent shovelling this lot. Not. Let it stand that I hate gardening.. I'd rather ***** my eyes out than spend 8hrs with a rake
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Joy of joys.. more gardening. You can see where I did 1 side of the path, and abandoned the other. We do intend on turfing them eventually, but I've slung some seed down, just so we don't look like ******.
Now we get to the fence.. really happy with how this has turned out. Just a shame money is tight so we couldn't replace the back fence at the same time.
The loose stone is there as a level sub-base, before the tarmac can be poured. You'll also see we edged the end of the garden with a row of blocks, to define where the driveway will be.
Tested, the drive will hold 3 cars, and comfortably fits my parents 4x4, so space isn't a problem.
Didn't have much time, so these low aperture shots will have to do
You can see how we stepped the fence up a level where the garden is. This is to stop the dog from leaping over it and paddling down the river like Steve Redgrave.
Just need to finish levelling the dip and I can call the garden done.
It's not like I haven't done gardening, see.. I backfilled the wall! yay!
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Hey EVH, been following this thread since the beggining and it's starting to come along nicely, i would be very proud of myself for underseeing such a large project. Ment to ask how is the underfloor heating working out, is it more economical than a standard combi boiler?
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Turning the attention back to tech.. I've finally hung the TV in the master bedroom.
Samsung L32C530 32" LCD. I use the USB stick to play media. Currently going through South Park, seasons 1-15.
The slim swivel wallbracket I got off ebay works exceptionally well. Really only is a couple of inches off the wall, and in fact, you can see that I'm limited by the aerial lead, so it could go back another 1 or so, if I went with right angled connectors.
Full swivel in action. It never would get used at that angle, but just to show that there's plenty of scope if needed.
Haven't got the HDMI over CAT6 matrix yet, but I have 2 baluns that currently pipe the Freesat box to the TV, I just have to manually patch it up
Samsung L32C530 32" LCD. I use the USB stick to play media. Currently going through South Park, seasons 1-15.
The slim swivel wallbracket I got off ebay works exceptionally well. Really only is a couple of inches off the wall, and in fact, you can see that I'm limited by the aerial lead, so it could go back another 1 or so, if I went with right angled connectors.
Full swivel in action. It never would get used at that angle, but just to show that there's plenty of scope if needed.
Haven't got the HDMI over CAT6 matrix yet, but I have 2 baluns that currently pipe the Freesat box to the TV, I just have to manually patch it up
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The driveway confuses me, it looks like it'll hold 1 car? The wooden fence dividing it into your garden doesn't open?
But really nice finish!
But really nice finish!
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Gas pipe needs painting.
I know
It actually hold 3 cars, but you don't get the sense of depth on the pictures.
Think you need to go to specsavers.. There's clearly a gate on the right hand side, which I've shown close up and from behind haha.
Thanks for the kind word as always guys
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I mean yes, it has a person sized gate, but not a way to get a car right round the back?
But if out holds 3 cars then it's no problem! Dodgy pics tbh!
But if out holds 3 cars then it's no problem! Dodgy pics tbh!
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**** me, I need to buy a gurt big reel of Cat6 & a Krone tool and there's soo many brands to chose from... why can't cable just be cable! Fortunately I'll have nothing like as much to wire up as EVH!
Fortunately I'll have nothing like as much to wire up as EVH!
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looking great outside, quick question tho, why no step for the front door?? looks abit funny with a slope imo. It could cause some damp problems inside in later years.
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think it has something to do with building regulations now, must have disabled acces or something like that, i could be wrong though.
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Building regs require disabled access, and this was the easiest way.
Wouldn't allow it around the back, or I would have had a step at the front and the ramp around back. It's all damp proofed anyway, so it won't be a problem
Why would I want a car around the back of my house? The drive holds 3 cars and there's enough room to park 3 cars across the front of the house if we get visitors. Not to mention we're at the end of a cul-de-sac, so potentially parking for another 10 cars+
It was never designed to have a car around the back. I planned to bring the drive from the road to the back garden wall, then halved the drive to give us additional patio space for seating etc.
Wouldn't allow it around the back, or I would have had a step at the front and the ramp around back. It's all damp proofed anyway, so it won't be a problem
Why would I want a car around the back of my house? The drive holds 3 cars and there's enough room to park 3 cars across the front of the house if we get visitors. Not to mention we're at the end of a cul-de-sac, so potentially parking for another 10 cars+
It was never designed to have a car around the back. I planned to bring the drive from the road to the back garden wall, then halved the drive to give us additional patio space for seating etc.
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been following this for a while now looks amazing what you've done
Hope im in a position to do the same one day...
looks amazing what you've done Hope im in a position to do the same one day...
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