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Posted on 5/15/17 at 9:10 pm to ManOnDaRun
There is no way you will spend $4K on alarm system. You got your alarm wires crossed.......
Posted on 5/15/17 at 9:22 pm to MLCLyons
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What kind of wiring does it need? It seems like CAT-5e and 22/4 wire.
22/2 for doors/windows, 22/4 for keypads/ motion. It's a fraction the price of cat5.
Posted on 5/16/17 at 7:10 am to Guido Merkens
Whatever makes you sleep better. They hosed you on the front end for wiring.
Posted on 5/16/17 at 7:27 am to Chicken
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Go wireless.
In my house that would have resulted in more than 28 batteries needing periodic replacement, hardwired is the only way to go.
Posted on 5/16/17 at 8:13 am to tigerinthebueche
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$4K added to the loan over 30 years? What is that, 12-15/month?
Which is why they can get away charging that much for something that should only cost a fraction of that.
Posted on 5/16/17 at 8:14 am to EA6B
I understand your concern but the wireless contacts use small Button batteries which last a long time. I have 22 window/door sensors in my house and have replaced only one battery once in 2.5 years. When I did replace that one I bought a 10 pack on Amazon for under $10 shipped.
Posted on 5/16/17 at 8:34 am to ManOnDaRun
Yes, you should pre-wire...for the right price.
I would also suggest you also add a 240V receptacle in the garage for charging electric cars. You can thank me later.
ETA: Also make sure you run a power wire to your A/C thermostat (4th wire) so you can use it to power those new wifi thermostats. 3-wire won't let you upgrade. Wifi can't run on AA batteries.
I would also suggest you also add a 240V receptacle in the garage for charging electric cars. You can thank me later.
ETA: Also make sure you run a power wire to your A/C thermostat (4th wire) so you can use it to power those new wifi thermostats. 3-wire won't let you upgrade. Wifi can't run on AA batteries.
This post was edited on 5/16/17 at 8:38 am
Posted on 5/16/17 at 9:47 am to TDFreak
Certified did mine about 3 years ago. My house is about 2700 sqft living they did all my doors and windows, 2 motion detectors, smoke alarms, CO detectors, 2 heat detectors in my attic spaces for around $1600. This included 2 keypads and no contract requirement.
Posted on 3/29/18 at 5:23 am to OliverSmith7
Way to bump a year-old thread to peddle your barking dog alarm.. . .
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