From a pencil to a ladder to a cordless drill, here are the 25 necessary tools to install central vacuum systems. It is not that difficult … it’s simply the combination of low-voltage electronics and PVC pipe.
Jason Knott
Jason Knott is Data Solutions Architect and Evangelist for D-Tools. He is the former Editor-in-Chief of CE Pro. He can be reached at [email protected].
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Independent Audit Shows 177,393 CES 2016 Attendees
CES 2016 has record audited attendance with 177,393 professionals, a 1% growth over the previous year despite CTA’s efforts to curb overall attendance with registration fees for the first time.
Inside Maverick Integration’s New World-Class Showroom
Maverick Integration’s new showroom in Nashua, N.H., features vignettes featuring Bang & Olufsen, Lutron shades and Millson Custom Solutions, as well as a dedicated theater and rack-building facility.
LG OLED Wins 2016 ‘King of TV’ Shootout Competition
LG OLED65G6P beats Sony, Samsung and Vizio to be named best TV by professionals and consumers in 13th annual TV Shootout conducted by A/V retailer Value Electronics. Criteria included black quality, perceived contrast, color accuracy, off-axis performance, screen uniformity and HDR/WCG.
Schneider Names Annette Clayton New President, CEO for North American Operations
Schneider Electric, which owns the APC and Pelco brands, names Annette Clayton as new president and CEO for its North American Operating Division, which employs 30,000 people and had $7.3B in sales in 2015.
Integrator Deploys Battery-Powered Hub to Help Power New Showroom
Residential battery backup and power quality system from RoseWater Energy Group is installed by Boca Theater and Automation in Boca Raton, Fla., to power its new showroom and to be showcased to clients.
Study: Electricians Swarm to High-Tech Commercial Jobs, Smart Homes Amid Unrest
Study by Klein Tools shows strong uptick in electricians working on ‘high-tech’ commercial projects and ‘home technology’ installations in 2016, as growing unrest from the recession still lingers in the field with 42% looking to move into related fields, including IT.
Houzz Study: 33% of House Buyers Plan ‘Home Automation’ Upgrades
Massive study by home remodeling website Houzz reveals home automation is third most planned system upgrade, but still less than 1% of homeowners plan to hire a ‘media’ contractor; however, 4% are seeking ‘window treatment’ professionals.
Integrator Spices Up Anniversary Event with Jaguar, Land Rover Vehicles
Spire Integrated Systems in Troy, Mich., holds a two-day invitation-only open house that includes live demos and even luxury Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles for guests to check out.
Former Navy SEAL Finds Success as Custom Integrator
TOAD’s Mark Hooper was injured while he was in the military years ago. After a brief time in Hollywood, Hooper runs a successful two-man integration shop that sells 90% of clients service contracts.
Lennar Community Goes Standard with Z-Wave-based Controls
Homebuilder Lennar offers as standard amenities equipment from Schlage, Ring, UTC, Nortek and Leviton, plus solar panels in new 144-home community in Orlando.
Two-Man Team Outfits $300K Mancave House; Sells 90% Service Contracts
Two-person custom integrator TOAD finds the right business mix from $300K projects to subcontracted cable TV installs, while also selling 90% of clients service contracts. Here’s how they do it.
