Re: Lufkin Security Experiances

["Jackcsg" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I grew up in Lee, Ma. that's why I asked. I live in Baltimore now.
The 20P is probably a little more advanced than the average DIY, but if
Lufkin will help you through it, I'm sure you won't find it that
complicated. I agree with Mark though, the best thing would be to set it up
on a table and play with it first before you actually layout your
installation.

Jack

"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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