Re: Learning Resources

["Stanley Barthfarkle" <sbarth@xxxxxxxxx>]

Don't listen to this. The AT&T 8000 is the professional alarm equivalent to
a Yugo automobile on cinder blocks.

What I would do:
a)- Get 3 bids from small, local, reputable alarm installation companies. If
any show "high-pressure, buy-it-now" sales tactics- throw them out and call
another. Avoid the large chain companies- you will not get what you pay for.
b)- Use the info gleaned from their bids to evaluate whether you
can/should/want to install it yourself.
c)- Call your insurance agent to inquire about possible discounts for having
a monitored system.
d)- Install system- Insist on using non-proprietary equipment (non-
"company-branded" equipment such as ADT or Brinks.) Whether you do it
yourself or have it done for you, be sure it's done right to avoid problems
which will lead to it not being used. Be sure everyone in the household has
their own separate code and knows how to use the system. Have at least a
couple of smoke detectors installed, if monitored.
e)- Go on vacation. Be amazed that you're not consumed with worry that
something will happen while you're gone.
f)- Go on a business trip. Be amazed that you're not consumed with worry
that something will happen to your family while you're gone.
g)- Go to sleep. Be amazed that you're not consumed with worry that
something will happen while you're asleep.



"Mark Leuck" <m..leuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Seeker" <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> I have been reading this group for a little while now and am still
>> confused about what options are best for me.  I'm looking to install
>> some kind of security system to protect my family.  The house I live in
>> is about 30 years old and is a split, so running wire isn't too bad.  I
>> have experience with running network cable but not to doors or windows,
>> of course.  Are there some online resources someone can recommend so I
>> can educate myself about the options available?  Being a technical guy,
>> I'd like to learn a bit about how the various systems work.  Thanks in
>> advance.
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> I suggest doing a search on Google for "AT&T 8000", it should suit your
> needs
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