This hard-core do-it-yourselfer is building a zero-energy green home, with an assist from a CE (custom electronics) pro.
Kitchen & Bar
Living Room, TV Mount
Ceiling Cable Support
More Power
Dual Subwoofers
 
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Ceiling Cable Support

On one visit to the home, Snap Audio & Video discovered a suboptimal cabling support for the main wire trunk and had the homeowners swap it out. The installer checked the area to ensure there was no chaffing of the wiring at the rafter ties. He also advised the Niebers to attach D-rings or electricians’ staples to the rafter and to zip-tie the trunk every 18 inches for proper support.

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