Re: Thinking of installing myself...

[Mike Sokoly <secure15@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert L Bass wrote:
> You can DIY if you don't mind spending a little time learning about the various
> options and how/where to use them.  It's not rocket science.  The wiring is 2
> and 4-conductor stuff.
Perhpas some knowledge of NFPA 70, Ohms and Kirchoff's Laws and
Resistance and Voltage Drop would help. Proper wire sizing and Load
calculation for battery Backup comes in to play, also.
>
>>Are there any sites out there that could give me some basic information and
>>point me in the right direction??
Plenty- ask a Professional, Licensed Installer on this group.
>

  Note:  You'll find some folks who install for a living insist that no
one but
> them (of course) can possibly install a proper alarm.
Going to the library, reading a book, and installing it yourself- even
if it works- does not mean its installed safely!
   The average education
> level of alarm installers is about half-way through the 11th grade.
You'll also find individuals with College Degrees, and Industry Specific
Training as well as Licensed Teachers.
  There's
> nothing particularly complicated to the job if you stick to basic protection --
> magnetic door & window sensors, "dual tech" motion detectors, perhaps a few
> glass break detectors if the location is right for them, etc.
Do you understand the technologies and how and where to properly locate
the devices? If you do then go ahead- consider any False Alarm Prevention?
>
> You can also install smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detectors if those are a
> concern.
Be careful- Are you aware of the wiring requirements? What about how
they wil be reported to Central Station if you choose that?
   There are protocols to follow when installing fire protection but the
> ones that apply to most single family residential alarms are easily learned in a
> few minutes.
Most Local Laws allow you to install Battery-Type detectors in your own
home- some prohibit "System -Type" to be installed by ANYONE othe than A
Licensed Alarm Professional.
If your considering 3rd Party monitoring- who will you get to monitor a
system that they didn't install-or the liabilities that may occur?
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