Re: DIY Burglar Alarm and Video Security

[Crash Gordon® <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

DMP: XR-40, XR-200


"Sue Odom" <sodom@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message =
news:ngDoe.16446$h86.9850@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Yes, thanks Mr. Crash!  I'll look at those panels and check out the
> differences.  Just out of curiosity, what do you use for your high end =
line?
>=20
> "Crash Gordon=AE" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:pVwoe.32$Wn6.15807@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Ademco is a solid product. I don't use it for my high end line, but =
it's
> good stuff and the Vista10xx-15xx-20xx models are very easy to =
program.
>=20
> Alarm Center doesn't sell Ademco.
>=20
>=20
> "Sue Odom" <sodom@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:Kqvoe.57578$887.37858@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > I was thinking the same thing, but then I visited their website, and =
they
> > don't list Ademco, which seems to be the "tried and true".  I don't =
want a
> > Ronco or Acme control panel.  Do you agree that Ademco is a "tried =
and
> > true"?  That's what we have in our house, and it's simple to =
program, I
> > really like it.  No problems with it in 12 years.
> >
> >
> > "Crash Gordon=AE" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:KLpoe.21$Wn6.10754@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > It will end up cheaper at a local alarm supply...you won't pay =
shipping on
> > heavy wire or tax if you have an account there.
> >
> >
> > "Sue Odom" <sodom@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:SHkoe.16266$h86.1514@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Hi guys,
> > >
> > > I really enjoy reading your bantering.  It's good fun.
> > >
> > > My boss is remodeling his house, and it's time for him to pre-wire =
for
> > > burglar alarm and cameras.  I told him I'd help him out 'cause I'm
> > somewhat
> > > familiar with them both, although I'm not up to speed on the =
latest
> alarm
> > > equipment.  Anyhow, can you recommend where we might go to =
purchase the:
> > >
> > > 1) camera wires
> > > 2) alarm wire
> > > 3) control panel, keypads, siren, switches, etc. (and please, =
recommend
> a
> > > good panel for a 2 story, 2300 sq ft home)
> > > I still don't know if he wants fire or not, but might as well =
figure he
> > does
> > > 4) either a PC DVR card OR just a standalone DVR with digital =
recording,
> > > preferably with built-in webserver but not absolutely necessary
> > >
> > > We are in San Diego.  We have the Alarm Center.  But I was =
wondering if
> > > something online might be cheaper.
> > >
> > > Also it would be nice if I knew the wire gauge requirements, I =
suppose
> > that
> > > would be in the installation manual?
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > Sue
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>=20
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