Overview

* Beef up your home's wiring infrastructure and control systems to accommodate the latest digital home products.* Upgrade wiring in your existing home room-by-room, system-by-system or wire the home you're building. * Learn wiring for the latest digital home technologies -- whole home audio, outdoor audio, VoIP, PA systems, security systems with Web cams, home theater, home networking, alarms, back-up systems, and more.* Perfect whether you do your own electrical work or want to talk intelligently to an electrical contractor.

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Author:   Dennis C. Brewer ,  Paul A. Brewer
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.20cm
Weight:   0.628kg
ISBN:  

9780471918301

ISBN 10:   047191830
Pages:   358
Publication Date:   01 October 2006
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Part I: Installing Power Distribution and Basic Wiring. Chapter 1: Designing Your Digital Dream Home. Chapter 2: Bringing In the Services. Chapter 3: Roughing In the Wiring. Chapter 4: Trimming Your Home's Electrical System. Chapter 5: Controlling Your Life Remotely. Part II: Adding Communication, Audio, and Video Systems. Chapter 6: Wiring Your Home Phone System. Chapter 7: Installing a Public Address System. Chapter 8: Installing Cable TV and Advanced Digital Services. Chapter 9: Adding Stereo and Surround Sound. Chapter 10: Wiring Family Rooms and Home Theaters. Chapter 11: Installing Video Systems and Cameras. Part III: Installing Home Networks and Advanced Technology. Chapter 12: Home Networks and Internet Connections. Chapter 13: Integrating Computer Controls and Voice Technology. Part IV: Security and Safety Systems. Chapter 14: Working with Security Zones and Alarm Systems. Chapter 15: Backup and Alternative Power. Part V: Extending Technology to Outdoor Living Spaces. Chapter 16: Wiring Outside the House. Chapter 17: Outdoor Electronics. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 18: The Ten Best Wiring Web Sites. Chapter 19: The Ten Biggest Wiring Mistakes. Chapter 20: Ten Troubleshooting Tips. Part VII: Appendixes. Appendix A: Product Sources. Appendix B: What Mr. Ohm Wanted You to Know. Appendix C: About the CD. Index.

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Dennis C. Brewer is a certified network engineer with more than 12 years of computer technology experience. Paul A. Brewer is a veteran electrical engineer and licensed master electrician.

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