Re: have not idea whatRe: is wireless mature yet

[Karl Magnus <magnus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert L Bass wrote:
>>$3-$7 for hardwire plus the added 30 minutes to an
>>hour & a half per opening.  Wiring is not as cheap
>>as you think...
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> For the DIYer hard-wiring the alarm system presents several
> advantages.  First, it's less expensive since he doesn't have to
> buy transmitters and a receiver.

Providing his time is worth next to nothing.

   Second, it's often more
> reliable in the long run.

Horse-shit. Never seen a wireless sensor "freeze" in a state that allows
the home-owner to arm the system, never knowing the sensor is INOP.
Never seen lightning fuse multiple reed switches together on a wireless
system.

   Third, it's nowhere near as likely to
> become obsolete and unserviceable like the DSC you push.

Horse shit. If it works, it's not "obsolete", plus, with ebay and other
online vendors, you can get anything.

   Fourth,
> There are not a lot of batteries to replace every so often.

Eh, once every 10 years is not a big deal. Or once every 5 - 8 years
depending on the transmitter used.

> Fifth, there are not a lot of funky looking plastic boxes at
> every window and door.

What are you that behind the times? RECESSED my man, RECESSED!
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>>Add in the cost of the cable
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> An average run of 50 feet of cable costs about $2-3.

And time.....but we have established that you think someones time is
worthless.


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>>zone expanders...
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> A zone expander will cost ~$7-9 per zone, depending on the model.

Can you get a 1-zone expander?

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>>and abused drill bits while you're at it.
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> You abuse drill bits?
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>>Wireless is actually more cost effective for the installing
>>company because they can install three to four times
>>the amount of systems than if they used hardwire...
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> Not only that but they don't even need any training or skill to
> do it.  :^)

No training eh? Okay, now we know FOR SURE you have not been "in the
trade" for as long as you claim. 25+ years, PUCKY!


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> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
>
> Bass Burglar Alarms
> The Online DIY Store
> http://www.BassBurglarAlarm.com

Again, why the Satan thing? Is this your idea of the "professionalism"
you mention so often?