Re: Need Advice For Packaged Home Alarm Purchase

["Mike" <wxyz09@xxxxxxxxx>]

"R.H.Campbell" <rh.campbell@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Mike, I'm going to wade into the fray again !  These "all in one" systems
> such as the Ademco Lynx, DSC Envoy and Paradox Magellan were originally
> designed for smaller locations like apartment buildings and trailers. They
> are easy to install and as such, often used.  There is usually only
> capacity for one or two hardwired zones, with the balance being wireless
> zones. The whole alarm is in one box, keypad, motherboard, enemic siren,
> and dialer. As such, destroy the unit and the whole alarm is kaput !
>
> Probably the biggest thing to watch out for is that the installing company
> doesn't just plug the panel into a telephone jack rather do the correct
> job of installing line exclusion. Either way though, simply pull the jack
> out and the panel is off line. Bottom line, they are much more
> "vulnerable" than a conventional hardwired alarm to being disabled by
> someone with few skills. However, in any "real world" situation, I have to
> wonder how often this sort of thing would actually happen, given the
> "smarts" of the average home burglar.
>
> There is one unit made by GE with the dialer mounted as a separate unit in
> the basement, which provides the panel the opportunity to dial out the
> alarm signals even as the wall mounted unit is disabled. Speaking only for
> myself, that is the only one of the units I would even consider installing
> for a client !!
>
> Personally, I still believe the best system design is a full, hardwired,
> conventional, perimeter system backed up with motions and glassbreaks,
> using wireless components only when absolutely needed. Unfortunately, it
> is also the most expensive !
>
> R.H.Campbell
> Home Security Metal Products
> Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
> www.homemetal.com
>
> "Mike" <wxyz09@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> it appears the Honeywell Lynx System panel and keypad are in one piece.
>> what are the pros/cons of that design?
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> "Mike" <wxyz09@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> Got a return call from Monitronics today.   They'll install a honeywell
>>> lynx system which replaces the ademco system.  The pricing was pretty
>>> good and monitoring fee starts at $26.00 for burgalry and medical fire
>>> is , I think, is $3.00 more a month.  What's the verdict on the
>>> Honeywell Lynx System? Anybody know of Capital Defense security company?
>>> They'll install the system.  I only got a rep's cell phone #.,  Will
>>> call back tomorrow and learn more about the company.
>>>
>>> honeywell lynx system
>>> http://www.home-technology-store.com/lynxren-kt3.aspx?ID=898
>>>
>>> I.Q. certified companies in my area:
>>> action system corp,JOHN CHETELAT, 410-325-3200
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>> "Mike" <wxyz09@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>>> I plan to
>>>>
>>>> Mike
>>>> "Mr.Double-sided tape" <alarminstall@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>>>> Mike, ADT glassbreaks are $150.00 each. The free reinstall sounds
>>>>> good.
>>>>> Get it in writing.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mike wrote:
>>>>>> Security System Quotes
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ADT corporate
>>>>>> 349.00  Essentials Plus Package 1 Safewatch? Pro 3000 Touchpad
>>>>>> 1 Motion Detector
>>>>>> 1 Indoor Sounder
>>>>>> 2 Door/Window Sensors
>>>>>> 1 Manual Police/Fire Emergency Button
>>>>>> 1 One-Time Telephone Connection Fee
>>>>>> 1 Chime Feature
>>>>>> 125 addition key pad
>>>>>> 70.00 extra door sensor
>>>>>> 25 telephone connection fee
>>>>>> 99.00 x three smoke alarms
>>>>>> 50.00 x three glass break alarms
>>>>>>
>>>>>> appx $750.00 & about 42.00 a month fire and breakin monitoring
>>>>>> forgot to ask how much service call will cost. I own the equipment.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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