Re: Looking to purchase alarm system - suggestions?

["Bob" <rltutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Anyone prefer Simon3 over Powermax Plus, for a home install of a wireless
system? I may move in the future, and want to take the system with me.
Bob
"J. Sloud" <jsloud@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On 12 Jul 2005 12:32:22 -0700, tufflaw@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> >Just got a quote from Slomins - they're the only ones so far who have
> >offered me a hard-wired system.  Full installation is $396 for 3 door
> >sensors, 4 windows, siren, keypad, and motion detector.  I have to sign
> >a five year contract at $25.45/month plus tax (about $27/month or so)
> >after which I own the equipment.  Is this a reasonable deal?  Are there
> >any benefits to hardwired as opposed to wireless?  The Slomins guy said
> >the only reason to go wireless is if I had a lot of windows, it would
> >be less intrusive to go wireless, but he said that the problem with the
> >wireless systems is that over time the battery starts to decay and the
> >effectiveness is reduced.  Any thoughts?  Thanks!
>
> That actually sounds like a pretty decent deal.  I'm not familiar with
> their contracts, so make sure you own the equipment after the initial
> term.  Read the contract and make sure there aren't any catches.
>
> What brand is the equipment?  The installation is important as well.
> Do they guarantee your satisfaction?  Is the wiring completely
> concealed?  The only reason to use a wireless system is if you can't
> hardwire it practically.  Many companies use wireless because it is
> easier to install.  Wireless, if for no other reason than the
> batteries, is inherently less reliable.  How many industrial/
> commercial fire alarm systems are wireless?  Not many.