Re: New Home Alarm Security Questions

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

CUBE wrote:
> I am building a new home and still have 7- intellisense fg-730 glass
> break detectors and amseco ams-10s and ams-21 contacts. I plan on the
> ELK M! Gold as my system. Are the new glass break detectors that much
> better than the ones above?

The FG-730's are one of the best glass break detectors I've used.


> What do you guys recommend, I have the back
> of the home all covered by casement windows side by side. If my glass
> breaks are good should I put them abve the windows centrally or 15-20
> ft away to cover all from a ceiling mount fg-730?

That's difficult to answer.  First of all, do you have the C&K glass
break tester?  If not, I'm certain you can contact a "friendly local
professional" that will lend one to you.  If you're having problems with
even that, email me and I'll loan you one of ours (or you can purchase
one for around $120 CDN).  The best way to set up any glass break is to
have the tester.  Mounting them on the ceiling is good, but the
distances you mentioned would largely depend on the window treatment
(heavy drapes, mini-blinds, or what-ever).  What I would suggest is
using your existing house as a "test bed" (if you intend to use the same
window treatment).  Power the FG-730 with a 12 volt battery (fully
charged), and have someone hold it at the appropriate height and
distance.  You can then utilize the tester to determine the best
distance from your windows.




> What is the best way to protect casement windows, contacts or glass
> breaks.?

Ditch the contacts.  Use alarm screens.


> Which contacts and glass breaks come highly recommended?

Contacts:  GRI (http://www.grisk.com)
Glass Breaks:  FG-730


> Any suggestions for outdoor security cameras for soffit install, about
> 25ft off ground and one front door camera(Southern Ontario climate).

That depends on what you want to "view" (and under what conditions).  I
can recommend some good cameras, but the FOV (Field of View) will
determine what kind of lens.