Homeowner Forum / Security Alarms / December 2003

I've got a pretty random call from a woman who lives in an apartment looking
for a type escape ladder... she is looking for atleast a 20 foot ladder that
is more of a rollup type ladder so that if a fire occurs and she can't get
out the front enterance, she can unravel the ladder ...

The walls to my new house will be closede up in a few more days and I
need some advice.
1. what type of contact to use ( I have sentrol 1075 series conact but
the magnets are to long to drill into window)

   The wife and I are looking into installing a security system for
our home. I just have a few questions that maybe some of you could
shed some light on. Please keep in mind that I know VERY LITTLE about
these alarm systems. I am just a homeowner looking to protect his

There is a "Jen" over in the fishing groups spamming now.

This morning my keypad started chirping periodically and displaying
'18'. As far as I can tell in my manual, it should only show 1 - 14 (there
are only 14 zones.) What does an '18' signify?
Thanks in advance,

Help,
I am looking for a Alphatronics CP-407DL Installation Guide.
Can anyone help me to get this?

Anyone know where i can have info on the tango system wirless video
transmiter?
they operate in the 2.4 ghz band
i have a site where the previous installer installed this and he couldnt

Could someone kindly advise me of the name of the home automation newsgroup.
Thanks
Tom

I am wanting to get an alarm system for my home and I am not a
do-it-yourself type when it comes to this area. I am new to home alarm
systems, so I can use all the help I can get. I see there are some FAQs and
forum links here that I'll check out, also. I'm seeking any helpful ...

Anyone have a # 218 push button remote station for an Ademco 221? Thats the one
with the white and red lights, six volt bulbs.
Customer wants to keep the system original and is not interested in upgrade.
If anyone has one in the junk pile and is willing to sell it or can recommend a

I have been lurking for a while. I am now ready to make a purchase. Is all
this stuff about basshome.com true? Robert seems like he tries to help
everyone in this arena.

I run a small Alarm Company in Auckland New Zealand. I have a high
security job that requires the use of some Sentrol AR435 Radar
Detectors. I know that these detectors are not supposed to be
installed facing each other, but my question is If you turn down the

I want to thank all of the regular posters to the alt.security.alarms
newsgroup.
I purchased a DSC alarm system from an installer who went bankrupt before he
got the system installed.  Before he disappeared with the rest of my money,

Q. Is it standard practice to staple wires in the attic or basement?
A. Yes, you can do it that way but don't use "ordinary" staples. Arrow
Fastener makes staples with a rounded top specifically for holding cables in
place. They also make staple guns for the purpose. For small, ...