DENVER, Sept. 3, 2008—Home technology continues to evolve with iPods® morphing into music servers, video systems serving up movies throughout the home and web cameras hooked into PC-based home security systems. All of these changes in the home drive the need for a dizzying array of cabling, from component and composite video to DVI, HDMI, CAT5, RG6 and more.
While no one dares to predict how technology will evolve in the next decade, Capitol Sales Company provides six simple wiring steps for installers to future-proof homes:
1. Install flexible tubing for cables from the attic to the utility room and from the utility room to the equipment rack.

2. Run a minimum of 2 RG6 Quad-shielded coax cabling and 2 CAT5e cabling to every room.

3. Install CAT5e cabling for all networked devices including servers.

4. Run CAT5e and 16-gauge 4-conductor cabling to all keypad locations.

5. Install FM and AM antennas in the attic.

6. Color-code wires so you’ll easily know which cables are for voice, data, control, video, audio or other needs.

To learn more about Capitol Sales Company, visit www.capitolsales.com, call 1-800-INSTALL (467-8255) or e-mail info@capitolsales.com.

Capitol Sales Company partners with system integrators and low-voltage installers as an emerging technology distributor. We offer solutions from over 125 leading manufacturers in home theater, telephone systems, integrated home systems and commercial A/V. Installers nationwide depend on our multi-branded system design, expert technical support and application-based education. Visit www.capitolsales.com to research and order over 5,000 products and access Knowledge Base, an on-line resource featuring useful manufacturers’ diagrams, charts, formulas and configurators.

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