Re: Monitoring Rates

["bit eimer" <bit_eimer.keinewurst@xxxxxxx>]

> Most professional monitoring stations will not
> accept "DIY" clientelle because of the obvious risk inherent in having
> someone that's not been properly trained "fat fingering" their alarm.

Hmmm, so what does that same "no-DIYs-here" monitor do when a client appears
who either wants to transfer from another service or has bought a house with
an existing installation?  Does he

1) respond with "not interested"
2) inspect the installation for conformance to his standards
3) assume that the installation is acceptable

It would seem #1 and #3 would be not in the monitor's best business
interest.  OTOH, if he chooses #2, why would that not work for a DIY
installation?
The worst that can happen is that he says "oh crap, another fat fingerer"
and reverts to #1.

BTW, I'm not trying to be argumentative here (or trollish).  But the
post-construction installations (ones with smoke detectors) that I have seen
in our neighborhood don't come anywhere near meeting current building codes
(not that they are required to do so), so I am suspicious about what I would
be told I "needed" from my local vendor.

Also, if I am being sold a system, I would like to be able to enhance it
with standard accessories in the future.  I shouldn't think this would make
it a DIY installation (or am I wrong)?

TIA




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