staysafeonline
01-14-08, 12:11 AM
Greetings all, been away from AVS forums for a while and didn't realize how much I missed you guys (and gals). Looking for some suggestions on how I can finalize my install and clean up the wiring.
Basically I have wall mounted my Pioneer PDP5070 Plasma and then flush mounted a Middle Atlantic Rack into a closet behind the wall where the TV is mounted. This is my first foray into this type of stuff, so I know I haven't done everything right this first time -- but I sure have learned alot for next time.
Anyway, I am looking to finalize the cleaning up the wiring and need some advice. When my house was built, everything was home run back to this same closet (see pictures). What I need is a NEAT and CLEAN way to get everything wired up so that as many wires as possible are hidden. Basically I have:
- 14 CAT5 network cable drops
- 9 CAT3 phone cable drops
- 9 RG6 cable drops (two going to the attic)
I purchased a 19" patch panel mount, but I dont think it is going to allow me to conceal everything like I want.
The space above my Middle Atlantic Rack is about 18 inches high by about 30 inches wide, so i am hoping I might be able to put something in that space (even if I have to take down the patch panel that is in the picture).
Any one have any suggestions? I have attached pictures and appreciate any feedback and ideas you guys might have.
http://www.coachhost.com/avs0108/01.JPG
http://www.coachhost.com/avs0108/02.JPG
http://www.coachhost.com/avs0108/03.JPG
http://www.coachhost.com/avs0108/04.JPG
Regards,
staysafeonline
P.S. While I don't want to spend a ton of money to make it nice, I have already spent a ton thus far so I am not afraid to spend a little more money to make it work right!!
Basically I have wall mounted my Pioneer PDP5070 Plasma and then flush mounted a Middle Atlantic Rack into a closet behind the wall where the TV is mounted. This is my first foray into this type of stuff, so I know I haven't done everything right this first time -- but I sure have learned alot for next time.
Anyway, I am looking to finalize the cleaning up the wiring and need some advice. When my house was built, everything was home run back to this same closet (see pictures). What I need is a NEAT and CLEAN way to get everything wired up so that as many wires as possible are hidden. Basically I have:
- 14 CAT5 network cable drops
- 9 CAT3 phone cable drops
- 9 RG6 cable drops (two going to the attic)
I purchased a 19" patch panel mount, but I dont think it is going to allow me to conceal everything like I want.
The space above my Middle Atlantic Rack is about 18 inches high by about 30 inches wide, so i am hoping I might be able to put something in that space (even if I have to take down the patch panel that is in the picture).
Any one have any suggestions? I have attached pictures and appreciate any feedback and ideas you guys might have.
http://www.coachhost.com/avs0108/01.JPG
http://www.coachhost.com/avs0108/02.JPG
http://www.coachhost.com/avs0108/03.JPG
http://www.coachhost.com/avs0108/04.JPG
Regards,
staysafeonline
P.S. While I don't want to spend a ton of money to make it nice, I have already spent a ton thus far so I am not afraid to spend a little more money to make it work right!!