macsound
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I agree, just because LEDs are becoming commonplace doesn't mean dimmer racks ara going anywhere.
I'd also add, just running the CAT5e isn't good enough. You want to make sure it's terminated and labeled.
If you're running 40 lines, you'll want the installer to terminate into a patchbay that's usable.
Lots of times they'll put these above a door in a locked cabinet or something stupid becauase it's convenient for them and out of reach for prodding fingers, but who wants a patch panel that requires a ladder and a key that they never gave you.
Also, electricians (high and low voltage) aren't always the type to ask questions. Give them a layout with what the areas are called so the labels are helpful and predictable. Been in many a building where no one knows where jacks 11-20 terminate and stage left and right are flipped.
edit: spelling
I'd also add, just running the CAT5e isn't good enough. You want to make sure it's terminated and labeled.
If you're running 40 lines, you'll want the installer to terminate into a patchbay that's usable.
Lots of times they'll put these above a door in a locked cabinet or something stupid becauase it's convenient for them and out of reach for prodding fingers, but who wants a patch panel that requires a ladder and a key that they never gave you.
Also, electricians (high and low voltage) aren't always the type to ask questions. Give them a layout with what the areas are called so the labels are helpful and predictable. Been in many a building where no one knows where jacks 11-20 terminate and stage left and right are flipped.
edit: spelling
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