Re: Need Advice For Packaged Home Alarm Purchase

["Mike" <wxyz09@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'm going to buy  A hardwired perimeter system w/ motion sensors and fire
alarms, Robert.
Why do I need glass breakers if the windows are alarmed?  What's the model
number of the
GE system you like?

Mike



"Mike" <wxyz09@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "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.
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>> 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
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>> "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
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>>> "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
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>>>> "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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