Re: Lufkin Security Experiances

[Crash Gordon® <NONE@xxxxxxxx>]

"Mark Leuck" <m..leuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message =
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> "Crash Gordon=AE" <NONE@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> With the Ademco stuff you will find yourself bouncing from three =
different
> manuals; user, install, programming, and maybe even an addendum (i =
find this
> annoying).
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> Eh? the installer manual has everything including the programming and =
user
> stuff

Not setting the master code.


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> What I hate is both the Installation and User manuals are for both the =
15P
> and 20P which gets confusing if you don't know the difference between =
the
> panels
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> I also recommend setting it up on your kitchen table first, program it =
there
> with the zones strapped out, connect phone line and send signals with =
it
> under controlled situation...call the CS and see if they got the right
> signal...then install the system in your house. This can save hours of
> frustration looking for a problem that may not exist.
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> That panel should only be programmed in a den or living room, never on =
the
> kitchen table, keeps the wife from getting pissed

I always do it before dinner, that way i have an excuse not to eat :-)

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> "Mike" <reply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:RtOdnazjaeVTEs3fRVn-qw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Yes im in mass, i just heard back from one of the ebayers that =
purchased a
> > Vista 20P from them, and he said he has run into installation and
> > programming problems, and he wasn't clear on whether or not Lufkin =
was
> able
> > to help. By the sound of it he's looking for an installation co in =
the St
> > Paul area so im assuming he had problems with Lufkin.
> > Lufkin did answer all my questions quickly today via email and i was
> hoping
> > their support was top notch if i needed it.
> > This one guy said he had done wiring before, and didn't think =
installing
> the
> > Vista 20P would be that big a deal. He said he was pretty surprised. =
Now
> > this is just one persons experience so im not sure what to think =
about it.
> > I do field service and have worked in maintenance most of my life =
and also
> > run a small PC repair business and have dabbled in some programming =
and
> site
> > design. I cant imagine that with the right documentation that =
installing a
> > system is rocket science. Im sure if the wrong hardware or wiring is =
used
> or
> > proper installation practices aren't followed then problems could =
come up.
> > Are the installs on a 20P easy enough for the DIY'r with a decent
> technical
> > background? I assumed they were.
> > "Jackcsg" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:LNqdnfySMpZTvs3fRVn-qA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Personally, I'm not a big fan of terminal type connectors...I have =
a
> > > tendency to Gorilla things. I'm an old fashioned installed...wire =
leads,
> > > solder, and some good old "33" Electrical tape.
> > > Those prices sound retail, and about average.
> > > Most of the equipment in the residential market is nickel and dime =
now a
> > > days. It's very competitive, and typically you're only paying =
about 10
> to
> > > 15% over what some dealers would pay for it wholesale.
> > > Are you located up in Mass?
> > >
> > > "Mike" <reply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > > news:AeGdnUcQRYv2jM3fRVn-gA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >> Thanks Jackcsg.
> > >> Any thoughts on door contacts and prewired vs terminal type?
> > >> I would think that having to splice something inside the wall =
wouldnt
> be
> > > as
> > >> preferred as having a continous run.
> > >> They have an install kit which includes 3 contacts PR-20445 w/18"
> leads,
> > >> 500' 24/4 cable an RJ31X jack and some connectors for $39.75.
> > >> Link: http://www.lufkinsecurity.com/Wire.htm#rj31x
> > >>
> > >> Im sure it could all be had for slightly less money, then again i
> havent
> > >> priced 24/4 cable in a while.
> > >> Any thoughts?
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "Jackcsg" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > >> news:hO2dnW8f86DklM3fRVn-sQ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >> > They're a dime a dozen Mike. Line up ten, then toss a quarter. =
As
> long
> > > as
> > >> > they support what they sell, the service is just another coin =
toss.
> > >> > Best
> > >> > of
> > >> > luck.
> > >> >
> > >> > "Mike" <reply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > >> > news:AZCdnTdBcsvlfdLfRVn-og@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >> >> Ok so we have the 1st wise ass reply how about a helpful =
response.
> > >> >> And just because a company sells on Ebay doesnt necassarily =
make
> them
> > >> >> unreputable. But i do get your drift.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> "Sparky" <Sparky@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > >> >> news:6bM3e.21145$uo3.15077@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > >> >> > He sells on Ebay so he must be top flight :)
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > "Mike" <reply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > >> >> > news:a6-dnXqLgM2y4dLfRVn-1g@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >> >> >> Has anyone purchased anything from Lufkin Security Inc. or =
have
> any
> > >> >> >> experience with their monitoring services?
> > >> >> >> With the purchase of an Ademco Vista 20P system they will =
include
> 1
> > >> > year
> > >> >> >> of monitoring at $5/pr month. Their prices on the Vista 20P =
kits
> > > seem
> > >> >> >> competitive with other online vendors and the support =
options
> seem
> > >> > pretty
> > >> >> >> decent. I guess its easy to slap up a good looking website =
and i
> > > have
> > >> >> >> been unable to find any reviews or others experiences with =
them.
> > >> >> >> Any
> > >> > info
> > >> >> >> or resources to check out their ratings would be =
appreciated.
> > >> >> >> Thanks
> > >> >> >> https://www.lufkinsecurity.com/index.htm
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