Northeastern University Standardizes on FSR Floor Boxes

Northeastern University has used FSR floor boxes as their default connectivity solution for years. Walking through buildings across campus reveals room after room of these flagship FSR infrastructure products. But why and how do schools standardize on product?

Industry: Audio / Visual, FSR

We have used FSR floor boxes in virtually every install on campus. They are clean, convenient, and have proven themselves to be sufficiently rugged over years of use

Ask the Expert

We recently sat down with Bruce Ritchie, Senior Media Technologist, ITS, at Northeastern University to shed some light on why the university has standardized on FSR floor boxes and what it means for the university’s team of technologists.

Q&A With Bruce Ritchie:

Q: Do you use FSR floor boxes across campus? i.e. do you try to standardize on them? Please explain :

A: When we need a floor box FSR is by far the first unit that comes to mind. By standardizing on them we make it easy to update what’s in them, rather than having to replace them.

Q: Why were FSR floor boxes chosen for this high-use, high visibility campus?

A: We have used FSR floor boxes in virtually every install on campus. They are clean, convenient, and have proven themselves to be sufficiently rugged over years of use.

Q: Are there examples of times when an FSR floor box was preferred but wasn’t installed? Why and what was the outcome?

A: Can’t think of any. The only exception I can think of is when we need a floor poke-through rather than an in-floor box.

Q: What has been your experience with FSR floor boxes? Are they easy to install?

A: I rarely actually install, but often need to work in them wiring after an install. They are comfortable to work with, and the removable internal dividers make it easy.

Q: What has been your experience working with FSR dealers for information about floor boxes and ordering floor boxes?

A: Most of our vendors and contractors are very familiar with, and comfortable using, all the FSR products.

Q: How do FSR floor boxes compare to others on the market?

A: There are others? Who knew? (ha!)