Accepting LV Contractors In 50 States
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 07-04-2009, 01:40 PM   #1
Automate Anything
 
HomeMedia Pros's Avatar
 
Trade: Electrical, Home Automation, Home Theaters
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Houston
Posts: 43
Thumbs up

Accepting LV Contractors In 50 States

All,

If you are interested in contracte installs. Have good refferences, and properly licensed please PM me for instructions on how to join our installer network. www.shophomemedia.com

Home Media Pros.

__________________
There are no stupid questions, but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots...

we like them all at www.homemediapros.com
HomeMedia Pros is offline  
Warning: The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death. ContractorTalk.com DOES NOT guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this site. Always use proper safety precaution and reference reliable outside sources before attempting any construction or remodeling task!

Old 07-04-2009, 02:44 PM   #2
Pro
 
GregS's Avatar
 
Trade: Low Voltage
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Burlington, Ontario
Posts: 1,330

Re: Accepting LV Contractors In 50 States

You gonna make sure everyone is CEDIA certified too? It's well worth having so you can standardize on what everyone knows.
Last edited by GregS; 07-04-2009 at 02:48 PM.
GregS is offline  
Old 07-04-2009, 05:29 PM   #3
Automate Anything
 
HomeMedia Pros's Avatar
 
Trade: Electrical, Home Automation, Home Theaters
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Houston
Posts: 43
Talking

Re: Accepting LV Contractors In 50 States

Quote:
Originally Posted by BuildingHomes View Post
You gonna make sure everyone is CEDIA certified too? It's well worth having so you can standardize on what everyone knows.
Absolutely. CEDIA is standard. The only exceptoin would be if the state where installer is located is requiring LV license, then CEDIA is a plus. Also exception is made to Licensed Electricians. Also we require background check and refference check. We are a decent revenue channel for partner installers.
__________________
There are no stupid questions, but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots...

we like them all at www.homemediapros.com
HomeMedia Pros is offline  
Old 07-04-2009, 05:31 PM   #4
Professional Instigator
 
rbsremodeling's Avatar
 
Trade: Design Build Remodeling Contractor DC MD
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Washington, DC/ Maryland
Posts: 6,872

Re: Accepting LV Contractors In 50 States

Quote:
Originally Posted by HomeMedia Pros View Post
Absolutely. CEDIA is standard. The only exceptoin would be if the state where installer is located is requiring LV license, then CEDIA is a plus. Also exception is made to Licensed Electricians. Also we require background check and refference check. We are a decent revenue channel for partner installers.
Whats the benefits of becoming a dealer/partner with you? I need a bit of a nudge, I can get those prices all day long.
__________________
rbsremodeling is offline  
Old 07-07-2009, 12:07 AM   #5
Member
 
RoyalTech's Avatar
 
Trade: IDS, CCTV, Fire Alarm, Access Control
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Vermont
Posts: 47

Re: Accepting LV Contractors In 50 States

Quote:
Originally Posted by HomeMedia Pros View Post
Absolutely. CEDIA is standard. The only exceptoin would be if the state where installer is located is requiring LV license, then CEDIA is a plus. Also exception is made to Licensed Electricians. Also we require background check and refference check. We are a decent revenue channel for partner installers.
Ive met plenty of "licensed electricians"... and let me tell you, i theres not many i would let near my home theater.
RoyalTech is offline  
Old 07-08-2009, 08:57 AM   #6
Pro
 
Inner10's Avatar
 
Trade: Control Systems
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Ottawa, ON
Posts: 4,069

Re: Accepting LV Contractors In 50 States

Quote:
Ive met plenty of "licensed electricians"... and let me tell you, i theres not many i would let near my home theater.
I agree, I've fixed alot of jobs wired improperly by electricians, good money in it. They are pretty good at putting in switches for lighting control....onece you explaine how its wired completely different then normal switches.

I have very mixed feelings about CEDIA, I go every year and take courses (although it turns into more of a binge drinking expo), some are great some are a waste of time. Any muppet can shell out a few dollars and sit through a few classes and get certified.
Inner10 is offline  
Old 07-23-2009, 11:35 PM   #7
Automate Anything
 
HomeMedia Pros's Avatar
 
Trade: Electrical, Home Automation, Home Theaters
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Houston
Posts: 43

Re: Accepting LV Contractors In 50 States

Quote:
Originally Posted by Inner10 View Post
I agree, I've fixed alot of jobs wired improperly by electricians, good money in it. They are pretty good at putting in switches for lighting control....onece you explaine how its wired completely different then normal switches.

I have very mixed feelings about CEDIA, I go every year and take courses (although it turns into more of a binge drinking expo), some are great some are a waste of time. Any muppet can shell out a few dollars and sit through a few classes and get certified.
Just to clear the air. It is easier to get Electrician CEDIA certified than to license CEDIA Pro to be a journeyman. For packaged installs it works well. Complex installs are managed by our team.

CEDIA CE credits are more marketing talk than education. And CEDIA test is not what it should be (being PC). The only way to know if the installer is good is to check real references and look at his jobs. Electrician or CEDIA doesn’t matter.

Lastly, we have a huge liability if unlicensed CEDIA Pro installs wall outlets or relocates plugs or switches. We are much less exposed as a company if =Licensed Journeyman installing a Cat5 cable. Hope this makes sense.

Personally I think that all wiring should be done by licensed person, and only if this licensing is meaningful and based on hours of field experience and apprenticeship.

My $0.02
__________________
There are no stupid questions, but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots...

we like them all at www.homemediapros.com
HomeMedia Pros is offline  
Old 08-05-2009, 02:31 PM   #8
Registered User
 
MikeFagnani's Avatar
 
Trade: Low-Voltage, Security
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 3

Re: Accepting LV Contractors In 50 States

I'd like to put my hat in if possible, for some reason I can't figure out PM-ing. Feel free to shoot me an email @ fagnani.mike@gmail.com

Thanks
MikeFagnani is offline  
Old 08-11-2009, 12:20 AM   #9
Electronics Expert
 
wireaudio's Avatar
 
Trade: My Trade: Too many to list here :)
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Wood Dale, IL
Posts: 38

Re: Accepting LV Contractors In 50 States

Hehe i have an Elan Home Systems installer certification... and this other little thing... god... what is it called... a bachelor of science in electrical engineering... would that do? :P
wireaudio is offline  
Old 08-19-2009, 05:34 AM   #10
Registered User
 
Brian Butz's Avatar
 
Trade: Electrical
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 5

Re: Accepting LV Contractors In 50 States

I am an electrical contractor in PA. and would like to network with you. Thanks, Brian Brian@Electekinc.com
Brian Butz is offline  
Old 09-24-2009, 10:01 PM   #11
Evangelize
 
KeRiGmA's Avatar
 
Trade: Low Voltage Contractor
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Casselberry, FL
Posts: 14

Re: Accepting LV Contractors In 50 States

Home Media Pro. Please e-mail me at integration@cfl.rr.com I have an EF License in Florida.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.
KeRiGmA is offline  
Old 10-08-2009, 05:18 PM   #12
Registered User
 
marine76's Avatar
 
Trade: All low voltage
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4

Re: Accepting LV Contractors In 50 States

I do a lot of custom A/V installs here in KY. Will network if interested.
marine76 is offline  
Old 10-08-2009, 07:51 PM   #13
New Guy
 
Miscon's Avatar
 
Trade: Fire Alarm and Energy Management Controls
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Posts: 19
Smile

Re: Accepting LV Contractors In 50 States

I have an EF license, but I have only worked in commerical highrise building doing complex building automation, fire alarm work and phone/ data systems. I would like to expand into another area. I work in the Miami / Ft. lauderdale area. I am more comfortable doing commerical automation projects, but I am willing to scale down in these tough times. Please contact me at email@missioncontrolsinc.com if you think I can fit into your network.

-David
Miscon is offline  
Old 11-03-2009, 11:58 AM   #14
Registered User
 
amsmt's Avatar
 
Trade: Low Voltage
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Missoula, MT
Posts: 4

Re: Accepting LV Contractors In 50 States

Hello Home Media Pros -
I am located in Western Montana (Missoula) and would be interested in talking to you. Please email me at shane.oconnell@amsmt.com.

Thanks
-Shane
amsmt is offline  
Old 11-11-2009, 07:40 PM   #15
Registered User
 
HennikerJ's Avatar
 
Trade: Alarms, Low Voltage, CCTV, Access Control
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Henniker, NH
Posts: 6

Re: Accepting LV Contractors In 50 States

Please email me information on this. I'm in New Hampshire.
HennikerJ is offline  


« Previous Thread | Top of Page | What's New | Next Thread »
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Linear Mode
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Unlicensed, uninsured and underinsured contractors in Florida Cloud 9 Contractor Licensing 2 11-06-2010 12:00 PM
Software guy for contractors saying hello MOTB Introductions 10 05-16-2009 01:20 PM
General Contractors Don't Know There Head From There.... icntdrv Business 6 04-09-2009 09:30 AM
I am looking for the best construction contractors. Yen Construction 3 03-09-2009 01:06 PM
Change Order fees for Residential General Contractors?? SBI Business 6 09-29-2008 04:09 PM

Join Now... It's Fast and FREE!

Privacy Badge
I am a professional contractor
I am a DIY Homeowner
ContractorTalk.com is for
PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORS ONLY!

At ContractorTalk.com we cater exlusivly to professional contractors who make their living as a contractor. Knowing that many homeowners and DIYers are looking for a community to call home, we've created www.DIYChatroom.com DIY Chatroom is full of helpful advices and perfect for DIY homeowners.

Redirecing in 10 seconds
No Thanks
terms of service

Already Have an Account?