Alarm systems

[captain]

Hey guys and gals, I need some rapid information on alarms for my house. I am in the middle of wiring for electric and network, I need to put an alarm system in but I don't know what is out there to buy. I would like to get something just short of retinal scanning.. I searched the Internet and there are a ton of places to buy hardware but I am not sure what is good and what is bad. Any installers out there in Hayabusa.org? I need to get several keypads, I have to cover 12 windows and 5 doors, I would like the ability to connect via the Internet and expandability to video and X-10 would be nice too. Any ideas?


captain

 

[ks-waterbug]

Goodnews, Saw an article @ consumerreports.com sometime back reviewing and rating home alarm systems.
Badnews, I can't remember what it said. However, if you join for a month (cost a couple of bucks) you can have access to the article. Sorry I can't be of more help Captain............

 

[Big_E]

i use ADT for my home... they are pretty responsive when the system goes off.

 

[rubbersidedown]

Captain , Captain , Captain . You dont need all that expensive an' hi-tek gadgetry . You just need what I've got.
A Rottweiller , an' a wolf/shepard cross . I just keep them a little hungry....hee hee hee .
Be carefull to REALLY examine the fine print . Cold weather apparantly set off my buddies system , the company kept charging him big $ for the responses .
Here's some tips for you Capt an' everyone else :

1. I would seriously look into dogs.(That locale looks a little isolated...from what I saw in yer pics)
2. I would befriend the neighbours(gr8 watch dogs too) .
3. Let it get out yer an' ex-cop .
4. Timers...for lights , the T.V. , the stereo
5. Goin' out for the nite? Have 2 cars? Leave one in the driveway....not in the garage .
Sorry I couldn't be of more help in choosin' an' alarm system , I really believe in my dogs . The Rotty's especially, there AWESOME around kids . Super smart . If yer out,an' the kids are home alone, I garantee there are very few punks that will go after yer kids, with a couple well trained Rott's in the way.
Have a good night people....be safe . Andy.

 

[captain]

Dogs are good, but they are hell to setup over the Internet and they dont take pictures very well.

 

[rubbersidedown]

Dogs are good, but they are hell to setup over the Internet and they dont take pictures very well.

MY GOD CAPT' ... you ARE hi-tech aren't you . Right-on. Pictures,Internet,alarms....let me know if you need a hand with the razor-wire,guard towers,an' searchlights. Kiddin'.
.....keep 'em safe...it's our JOB as men.
Have a good night . Rubber .

 

[bacharles]

i use ADT for my home... they are pretty responsive when the system goes off.

Same here Capt. I use ADT also. Has lots of add-on features to suit your tastes.




Brian

 

[Bigfoot]

Captain take a look at this website . It has an awesome collection of gadgets that you want . www.smarthome.com

 

[captain]

Been there, I saw all kinds of good looking stuff but not sure what is expandable, what is good, and what is priced right.


Captain