Re: Alarm system comparisons?

["Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

you don't have to tell me abt X-10 it's been a WIP since day-1, fun to mess
around with but not when I'm being paid for a job thats supposed to work
from the get go.


"Jim" <alarminex@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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| JoeRaisin wrote:
| > Crash Gordon wrote:
| >
| > > Nothing wrong with the 20P, I have lots of them out there and find it
to be
| > > a solid panel. Add a 4219 expander for some extra zones...maybe 6160
keypads
| > > instead of what the builder system has (usuallythe cheapest keypads).
| > >
| > > Can't comment on all the fancy-doo stuff because it's been my
experience
| > > that people don't really use it, even the few I've done fancy stuff
with.
| > >
| >
| > I think the 20P will also do the X10 but you have to get the Transformer
| > that supports it.
| >
| > But... Before gaetting a bunch of X10 equipment you have to make sure
| > that the outlet your panel is able to send signals to the devices you
| > want to affect.  Shouldn't be a problem and usually isn't but as soon as
| > you take it for granted.....
| >
| > See if you can borrow an X10 tester.
| >
| >
| >
| I'll suggest from experience, ....... even if the X10 tester works
| today, it may
| work tomorrow, next month or next year.
|
| ALWAYS .... before you take on
| any X10 installs, get a phase coupler and a whole house filter
| installed.
| That'll at least get you to second base. It also determines the
| customers
| who really want this from those who just want a toy. From that point
| forward, depending upon the complexity of the system, you're likely
| going to have
| "glitches" occur due to interference from appliances, lighting dimmer
| switches, computers, or even your kid's toys. X10 is always a "work in
| progress". The
| user has to "know" this from the get go. And it's always better if
| they're the
| kind of person who wants to get involved with the systems.
|
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