Re: DIY Burglar Alarm and Video Security

[Crash Gordon® <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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,
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> I really enjoy reading your bantering.  It's good fun.
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> 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:
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> 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
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> We are in San Diego.  We have the Alarm Center.  But I was wondering =
if
> something online might be cheaper.
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> Also it would be nice if I knew the wire gauge requirements, I suppose =
that
> would be in the installation manual?
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> Thanks!
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> Sue
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