http://www.hometech.com/kb en-us http://www.hometech.com/kb ActiveKB NX jeff@hometech.com Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:39:51 PDT 20 http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=59 The Drywallers started laughing when they saw the wireguards in the electrical boxes, but they quit laughing when they tried to jam the router in there!Just ask any electrician, "What do you think ... Jeff Fisher Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:27:44 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=17 There are two types of TV's. TV's that have a proprietary (System Cable) that may look a lot like an HDMI cable. This type of TV usually comes with a Daughter box that has all possible inputs, S- ... Jeff Fisher Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:45:44 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=9 A DSL filter has two phone line connections, with a filter in the middle that removes the frequencies used by DSL. Plugging it "in-line" with a telephone device will allow the telephone device ... Jeff Fisher Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:45:04 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=42 What's the most common piece of "20/20 hindsight" when it comes to how low-voltage wiring is done in a home? Wishing that there was better wiring "access" to the head-end from the attic and crawl- ... Jeff Fisher Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:23:21 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=37 This is a pretty broad question because every structured wire panel & installation is different. Lets first start of by saying: always by a larger structured wire panel than you think you will nee ... Jeff Fisher Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:14:05 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=11 There are three two-terminal connections to a DSL splitter. Network -- the outside telephone line with the DSL signal. Voice -- to your telephone equipment. Data -- to your DSL modem. ... Dick Gensley Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:18:38 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=55 Signal TypeNumber of Cat5e Cables Adapters HDMI 1 or 2 Several versions on this page Component Video 1 (3 pair) Several versions on this page Composite Video 1 (1 pair) Several versions on this ... Jeff Fisher Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:41:41 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=54 So you need to get some kind of signal from point A to point B? And you've got one or more coax cables running between those points? Check this table to see if (and how) you can do it.The adapters ... Jeff Fisher Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:11:19 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=14 HomeTech Solutions offers quite a bit of information to consumers interested in wire for various residential technologies. We recommend a specific wire topology works well for most homes. If yo ... Jeff Fisher Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:31:44 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=52 You've been told that Category 5 rated twisted-pair cable is capable of handling normal RS232 data...right? But you're wondering how to hook up the DB connectors on your computer and peripheral ... Jeff Fisher Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:10:08 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=31 "Keystone" is a generic term for the inserts that snap into special holes in walplates and rack mount plates. There is no official mechanical standard and several incompatible versions have evolve ... Jeff Fisher Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:35:20 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=50 This is a video that demonstrates how to change the settings in the Eclipse 200-004 two-blade stripper so that it properly strips RG-6/U quad-shield coaxial cable. Jeff Fisher Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:24:34 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=49 This is a video showing how to terminate RG6 Quad-Shield coaxial cable with Stirling connectors. Jeff Fisher Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:01:08 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=27 Manufacturers claim that it is exceedingly difficult to bundle category 6 cable in any fashion with other cables and still pass the cat 6 sweep test. We have, however, sourced the cable from on ... Jeff Fisher Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:58:39 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=38 Match your knock-out hole size in the table below to determine the condiuit size you should use. Knock-Out SizeConduit and Fittings Size 7/8"1/2" 1 1/8"3/4" 1 3/8"1" 1 3/4"1 1/4" 2"1 1/2" 2 ... Jeff Fisher Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:03:58 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=26 Many people call us asking what parts are best to purchase when considering a structured wire panel. This is a pretty vague question considering that there are so many choices out there, ... James Miller Fri, 26 Jan 2007 04:29:48 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=8 All our bulk cables, unless otherwise noted, are in-wall rated. (CL2, CL3, or higher.) Most of our pre-terminated cables are not in-wall rated unless otherwise specified. See the attachment ... Jeff Fisher Wed, 25 Oct 2006 20:21:28 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=13 We attempted to come up with a compatibility chart at one point. It was not possible. It has to be taken on a module by module basis. Our recommendation is that (if you're not handy with a dril ... Dick Gensley Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:53:37 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=33 KepTel was bought out by Corning Cable systems. You can see their products here. Jeff Fisher Wed, 27 Sep 2006 22:22:24 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=10 Functionally the DSL splitter and DSL filter are very similar. The first problem you run into when using a filter as a splitter is that you have to kludge some method of connecting the filter i ... Jeff Fisher Sat, 23 Sep 2006 20:48:10 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=28 I need to purchase a Z-A431PJ31X Filter. That filter can be found on our website here. You can order it online or call 1-888-257-4406 to purchase. Jeff Fisher Tue, 12 Sep 2006 16:51:49 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=6 Because it is used for antenna and cable TV feeds, all our coaxial cable is suitable for outdoor use. Unless otherwise specified, it is not suitable for direct burial or suspended (aerial) use. Jeff Fisher Mon, 11 Sep 2006 01:09:43 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=1 When using the DSL alarm filter, you have to have a working alarm system connected to it. Otherwise, the phone line is not physically connected to the inside phones.If you do not have a working ... Jeff Fisher Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:17:29 GMT http://www.hometech.com/kb/questions.php?questionid=12 No. Not if the splitter is wired correctly and the alarm is connected to the "voice" side of the splitter. See the related KB question below. Dick Gensley Sat, 15 Jul 2006 15:06:38 GMT