Re: Smokes

["alarman" <alarman2000@xxxxxxxxx>]

Matt wrote:
> Hey all.
>
> Trying to find the least expensive method to hook 12-14 SD's to a DSC
> Power 832 5010.
>
> Wireless is ruled out;
>
> Which leaves me to 2 or 4 wire smokes.
>
> I'm still not clear as to what the advantage of 2 vs 4 wire smokes
> are, if anyone could clarify I would appreciate it.
>
> Again, least expensive is my goal, and the only other factor beside
> the smokes is I'm going to have to buy abou t500' of 18 ga wire;
> although at this point I don't know if it will be 2 or 4 conductor.
>
> ANy help is appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Matt

2-wire with 2-conductor cable is the cheapest, though not necessarily the
best. You are limited to 12 detectors though, unless you use DSC's units. Be
sure to use detectors that are compatible with that panel.
js