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Thanks for the reply. The suede was a color chip I had picked out as an option. My wife will be happy the room will not look like a psychiatric hospital although she thinks I belong there. Thanks Mike

I'm not thinking anything to complex. Maybe just a few specs to make sure a home owner gets what they really want when they hire a contractor. More complex installations will generally have an architect and/or an engineer involved to provide the specs. I think if you are to the point of hiring...

I think this might be helpful to anyone building a HT. Specifications are legally binding beyond any verbal contracts or even blueprints. If you can think of anything to add to a contract in an HT install add it here. I am thinking anything related to the construction. Leave it to a line or two...

Jean, I looked at my response and I think I was a bit harsh. I do not want to discourage you from a career in this field. As an electrical contractor I am responsible for all electrical systems installed (every thing is under my permit). This includes phone, data, fire alarm, and every other...

If you are talking about 120 volt electrical outlets here are the basic requirements: 1) 1-1/4 back from the face of the stud (or you need a nail plate) 2) Support within 12" of the box 3) Support the wire every 4.5 feet (generally bored holes through studs are considered support) 4)...

I use a Hubbell HBL5260SA. This is a 15 amp surge protector outlet, blue in color with an led alarm. You can get them with different alarms, colors and amperages. It also works well for computers. You should be able to buy them at an electrical wholesaler (Graybar) for under $30.00. I would also...

Greetings I am finishing a 12.5 X 17 foot theater room. I am ready for paint. I have a Panisonic AU700 rear projector with a 90" Dalite diagonal screen. There is one window in the room with total light control. The info I have so far is 1) Dark colors 2) Flat paint The questions I have...

Perhaps you could take a class at a local community college in electrical technology or become an apprentice electrician. This might give you some basic electrical/electronic theory as well as teaching you how to efficiently and SAFELY install wiring and low voltage systems. It might also give...