Re: DIY Burglar Alarm and Video Security

["Sue Odom" <sodom@xxxxxxxxxx>]

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?

"Crash Gordon®" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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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.

Alarm Center doesn't sell Ademco.


"Sue Odom" <sodom@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> 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®" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> 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
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> > 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
> >
> >
>
>