Re: cellular home security system questions

["kyle" <cartesiankyle@xxxxxxxxx>]

maybe i overstated the issue of her being worried.  it probably is just
new home jitters.  the neighborhood is definitely not crime-ridden by
any means.  and i threw the rape/killed part in (hence overstatement)
.. she is 21 and just lonely/nervous in a big house by herself.  a
guard dog might give her more of a peace of mind than anything at this
point.

can you explain in more detail each of these services ?

>>On the high side, it could involve a
>> electronic home security design/sales/technical person, an electrician, a
>> locksmith, a landscape person (believe it or not), and if you and/or your
>> wife "really" have some concerns, that have not come out yet, a building
>> contractor.




Bob Worthy wrote:
> Now you are spilling some important info. Your wife has a very serious
> concern about her safety when you are not at home. And believe it or not, if
> you are leaving her, when she has these concerns, you can't be comfortable
> while your out of town which may affect your focus. By the sounds of it,
> whether it is a daily topic of discussion or not, her stress level, when you
> are not at home rises over her feelings of not being secure. The last thing
> she needs is to have that ear piercing siren go off in the middle of the
> night due to cheap and/or improperly installed equipment. There is alot to
> consider when you start looking into, not only property protection, but
> personal protection. Yes, the dollar figure goes up and it is not a case of
> merely adding electronics. There is a whole design thing for the interior,
> as well as the exterior, of  your home. On the high side, it could involve a
> electronic home security design/sales/technical person, an electrician, a
> locksmith, a landscape person (believe it or not), and if you and/or your
> wife "really" have some concerns, that have not come out yet, a building
> contractor. As far as the shatterproof windows (impact glass), they are
> about triple the cost of a regular window, plus if you are thinking about
> changing windows, Florida is now under a state wide uniform building code.
> This means that, regardless of where you are located, you will need to come
> up to the hurricane codes when doing any type of major renovation. They are
> good, will deter the smash and grab, and give you protection during the
> storm season.
>
> One thing to remember with security systems. They do not "protect" anything.
> They can only "detect", "communicate" and hopefully "deter". Before you
> spend any money, I would suggest you get a good understanding of your wife's
> comfort level. By the sounds of it, she has some deep concerns. When I hear
> the words "rape and kill", I know the client is not necessarily concerned
> about that bracelet they received for their birthday. The game changes.
> Don't tailor a price to this until you know where you are going. That might
> bite you worse than that guard dog. :o]
>
> "kyle" <cartesiankyle@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1162919404.869036.7530@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > I told my wife it would be able $1k.  After the cellular equipment and
> > such, I'll be pushing $1.5K.  She still hasn't bit as far as believing
> > a home security system is really going to provide any sort of immediate
> > safety to her when I'm 2000 miles away working during the week.  Her
> > complaint is that so what if the alarms go off.  By the time the police
> > arrive the burglar will have either raped,killed her and taken whatever
> > they needed.  I told her we can install a deafening siren to alert
> > neighbors and such but she said is that going to keep her alive?
> >
> > Are the prices reasonable or could be cheaper via a package deal?
> >
> > ps- what about the shatterproof glass?
> >
> >
> > Bob Worthy wrote:
> > > "kyle" <cartesiankyle@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > > news:1162910755.349129.136850@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > G. Morgan,
> > > >
> > > > Thank you for opening my eyes to the situation..
> > > >
> > > > I like the idea you suggested with the cellular communications.  THat
> > > > is basically what I wanted to do.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I have shopped around and am quite stunned with how much the 5800
> > > > series products cost.
> > >
> > > People might be stunned at how much a 2 story lakehouse in Florida is
> worth.
> > >
> > > > DO I need a 5800 series repeater? Let me know if I am missing anything
> > > > with my order for a 2 story lakehouse in florida:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 1 x  Ademco / Honeywell LYNXR24 Wireless Install Security System with
> > > > 24 hour rechargeable battery for UL residential fire applications
> > > > 1 x  Honeywell / Ademco 5816-10KT 5816 Door/Window Transmitter - 10
> > > > Pack
> > > > 2 x  Honeywell / Ademco 5819WHS Wireless Integrated Shock Sensor,
> > > > Processor and Transmitter (White)
> > > > 4 x  Honeywell / Ademco 5894PI Wireless 80 lb. Pet Immune PIR Motion
> > > > 2 x  Honeywell / Ademco 5808LST Wireless Smoke/Heat Detector
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > $1,442.65
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > THat is quite a ticket!
> > > > I am wondering if I should just invest in a
> > > > guard dog and a .45 for half the price?
> > >
> > > A quality guard dog, professional training, (don't try to DYI a guard
> dog,
> > > you will get bit, so avoid the doctor bills), food, vet bills, dealing
> with
> > > all the crap, a quality handgun, training, permit, ammunition, trigger
> lock,
> > > etc. You may be just as stunned at that ticket. But wait! Burglar
> poisons
> > > dog, steals gun, kills someone, legal fees defending yourself for not
> > > securing gun. Guilty or not, you will still be invited to the picnic.
> Your
> > > better off saving some money at Geigo.
> > >
> > > > Only thing I can see as added protection is if there is a fire they
> > > > will alert the fire dept.
> > >
> > > Your thought process is right about the fire protection however.
> >