Re: Home office design

["Bob Crothers" <bob2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

POWER!

Lots of power outlets on several circuits. Probably double what you think
you need.  At this stage, outlets and circuits are very inexpensive.  I
wouldn't even think of putting normal outlets in...use four plex's. And then
probably one of those every 4 feet or so.

I'd probably also have a power outlet on it's own circuit right under the
window depending on what part of the country you live in.  Why?  Because
with all of that equipment, you'll be generating a lot of heat...and
upstairs is always hotter than down anyway.  So there is a decent chance
you'll end up putting in a supplemental air conditioner in.

Sounds excessive, but when did you last have to many power outlets??

I'd also have at least 2 cable & phone jacks on opposite sides of the room.
Just to give you flexibility. 

Basically, wire it as if it was an office....NOT a residence. 

Bob

> -----Original Message-----
> From: pctech-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pctech-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of James Newman, CDP
> Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 4:15 PM
> To: pctech@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [PCTECH] Home office design
>
> Technically, this doesn't have to do with AS/400, iSeries, i5, or pc's.
> My
> wife and I are in the process of designing a house, where I'll have a home
> office.  The office space will be above a 3 car garage and house my AS/400
> and at least 3 pc's.
>
> I would appreciate good suggestions about home offices, good websites that
> will help with layout, or anything ideas you wish you'd done in your SOHO.
> Thanks.
>
>
> Jim Newman
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