Re: Alarm system transformer + power supply (would both go bad at once?)

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"Danny D'Amico" <dannyd@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 25 Nov 2013 12:46:54 -0800, Oren wrote:
>
>> I'm not an accountant, but I suspect it has something to do with
>> the dollar bill?  $
>
> You're not kidding!
>
> I called Bosch/Radionics at 800-538-5807 who told me they have plenty
> of D2212B(LT) boards in stock (the LT, they told me, simply means it
> comes without the external transformer in the kit).
>
> But they can't sell them to me. They told me to go to Anixer or ADI.
>
> So, I call Anixer at 925-469-8500, who says they can't sell the board
> to me, due to their legal agreements. I have to get it from a contractor
> as a "pass-through" (whatever that means).
>
> So, this seems to be the path of the board:
> Bosch/Radionics sells it to Anixer who sells it to the pass-through
> contractor who sells it to me.
>
> I wonder what the markup is each time?
>
> Anyway, now I am looking for a "pass though" contractor, whatever that
> means. I mean, I realize it's an "installer"; but, I don't want an
> installer. I want a pass-through guy to just send me the board.
>
> What do I google for?
> (The Anixer guys couldn't tell me.)
>
> Now for the ADI guys ... 800.233.6261 ... ... they won't sell it to
> me either. I need a contractor's license. Sheesh.
>
> It's getting to be harder to get a stinkin' alarm system replacement
> board than it was to get garage door torsion springs! :)
>
> Does anyone know how I can find a "pass through" contractor?
>

Where are you located?

Maybe someone on this list with electronic skills can take a look at it and
maybe repair the board(s).