Re: Alarm Installation Pet Peeves <rant>

["Jim" <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

JoeRaisin wrote:
> Crash Gordon wrote:
>
> > Installers that use only tape to make up switch connections in the
> > wall...like the tape won't fall off in a couple of years.
> >
> > Installers that put alarm panels 12' up the wall in a tiny pantry closet.
> >
> > Installers that don't leave any service loop in the wall so if you have to
> > change a switch out you have to work with a magnifying glass and a pair of
> > locking forcepts...like you never ever have to change a switch?
>
> Or they do leave a service loop, but don't tape the beans back along the
> wire so you can't pull out the switch.
>
> >
> > Running only 2 conductor wire...sheesh...like 4 conductor is like what...5
> > bucks more a box? Especially in a flat-top house with tile floors and block
> > walls.
> >
>
> Or they run 4 conductor but cut the unused pair back so far they are
> useless.
>
> > ....etc..
> >
> >
>
> No wires labeled and the existing panel is dead and there is no zone
> info anywhere.  (2 months ago - new home owner, 15 zones, aside from
> fire all run on identical 4 conductor.  Toner got quite a work out as
> did I, running up and down stairs all day.)
>
> Then there was the home owner who trimmed back our prewire bundle to
> help the painter get it out of the way.  Sure, he left enough wire....
> AND he even saved the part he cut off so we would have the labeled ends...


I don't mean to be cruel, but that's funny. I'd bet I know what you
said to yourself :-)

That scene would make a good cartoon.