Dear forum, it's been a long time since my last confession. I have had a difficult and interesting year.
I'd like to revise and extend my last list, as I keep learning stuff that I could have done better.
* In my equipment room, I installed outlets high up on the wall to power the telecom and LAN equipment. The problem was that I didn't install them in the correct location. My cabinets are farther along the wall so the outlets look sort of funny sticking out up there.
* The area where I'm installing the equipment rack has an angled wall (due to my desire to hide a lolly column).
The combination of the angled wall and the wall behind it created a "pocket" that the rack will fit in. I had planned to use a Middle Atlantic Slim 5 rack, but I couldn't stomach the cost for one new. I looked at Craigslist and Ebay and found some used, but I couldn't swing them at the time. I also changed my mind and divided that I wanted to put casters on the bottom and have the ability to move it in and out to access the back. I found a Middle Atlantic ERK series rack on CL cheap. AFTER I got it home, I found how large the two bullets were that I dodged. First, the rack just barely fits through the door to the equipment room (with 1/4" to spare), and the rack Perfectly fits into the "pocket". I'd like to say it was designed into the area, but it was purely accidental.
* The theater area has that same angled wall as the equipment room (that hides the lolly column). That column has caused compromises in the room. The center of the back row is offset from the center of the screen. It will be really tight to add a row of 4 seats in this space. It also causes issues with the installing a walkway to the back row. I'm also wrestling with the step (where, design, etc.).
This all boils down to planning. I had a great plan initially for the framing, electrical, plumbing and the like. I did not have a well refined vision for what the entire space would be. That is causing me issues at this late point.
CJ
I'd like to revise and extend my last list, as I keep learning stuff that I could have done better.
* In my equipment room, I installed outlets high up on the wall to power the telecom and LAN equipment. The problem was that I didn't install them in the correct location. My cabinets are farther along the wall so the outlets look sort of funny sticking out up there.
* The area where I'm installing the equipment rack has an angled wall (due to my desire to hide a lolly column).
The combination of the angled wall and the wall behind it created a "pocket" that the rack will fit in. I had planned to use a Middle Atlantic Slim 5 rack, but I couldn't stomach the cost for one new. I looked at Craigslist and Ebay and found some used, but I couldn't swing them at the time. I also changed my mind and divided that I wanted to put casters on the bottom and have the ability to move it in and out to access the back. I found a Middle Atlantic ERK series rack on CL cheap. AFTER I got it home, I found how large the two bullets were that I dodged. First, the rack just barely fits through the door to the equipment room (with 1/4" to spare), and the rack Perfectly fits into the "pocket". I'd like to say it was designed into the area, but it was purely accidental.
* The theater area has that same angled wall as the equipment room (that hides the lolly column). That column has caused compromises in the room. The center of the back row is offset from the center of the screen. It will be really tight to add a row of 4 seats in this space. It also causes issues with the installing a walkway to the back row. I'm also wrestling with the step (where, design, etc.).
This all boils down to planning. I had a great plan initially for the framing, electrical, plumbing and the like. I did not have a well refined vision for what the entire space would be. That is causing me issues at this late point.
CJ
and scramble out the back closet (and outside, because my equipment closet has rear access).
