Re: GTA - Alarm Force Feedback?

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tash wrote:
>>AlarmFarce is just that.  A Farce.  Find a local dealer and spend some
>>money on a *real* system.
>
>
> Ok I don't know much about alarm systems.... what the difference
> between a farce system and real system?
>
> FYI, Our house was built in 1918 - its all plaster walls which I
> understand makes hardwiring an alarm system much more difficult and
> very expensive... is that true?
>
> We took over the ADT contract from the previous owners - its wireless
> as a result of the plaster (so we were told).
>
> Tash
>


Alarm"Farce" is all hype and marketing.  Nothing they offer can't be
provided by a Dealer local to your area, and since the individual Dealer
isn't tied to their marketing stratagems he's not limited to providing
their equipment, service, etc.  Your home sounds like a lot of high end
heritage homes and sites we've provided service to.  Wiring a home like
this presents challenges not all Dealers are willing (or able) to meet.
  A wireless solution is an alternative but even that has to be "done
right" or it will wind up looking like a "farce" job.  I would recommend
you investigate solutions local to you.  Find someone familiar with
local codes and the specific construction techniques utilized in your
home.  Ask for references and emphasize that you don't want "any old
slap and stick" job.