Homeowner Forum / Security Alarms / April 2005

My recently-failed alarm system was armed and disarmed using a small
toggle swich near the entry, and reset (siren stopped and returned to
armed or unarmed, depending on the toggle switch position) using a well
hidden but conveniently located momentary contact switch. Also next to

I and a confirmed do-it-yourselfer with an annual monitoring contract with
NextAlarm which seemed to be working pretty well.  This morning I received
mail indicating my contract had been transferred to Amcest.  As far as I
know things are still working well, but my curiosity has ...

I would like to know the value of security realted certifications; CPP, PSP,
PIS of ASIS.
How about the certtification?
Any reply would be appreciated.

Can I add a CO2 detector onto a fire zone that already contains 2 smoke
alarms?
I assuming that since they are both 24/7 sensors I can do this.

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ENID, Okla. (AP) - There may be a burglar with a conscience in Garfield
County.
A television, stereo, and VCR were stolen over the weekend from a house
in the small town of Kremlin.

I have a 20P with 2 keypads. A 6160 and a 6150RF.
Had everythng programmed and seemingly working fine on the bench. (good
advice guys thanks)
I initially programmed the 5804 Keyfob via the 6150RF keypad. It worked well

I need to verify the proper and/or recommended location for the installation
of an electromagnetic door lock onto a door frame. I have found that the
lock must be installed per "NFPA Life Safety Code 101", but I don't have
time to buy that document ($60!) for what must be a simple ...

Edwards is charging $538.00 CDN plus tax for a smoke card on an Edwards
6500.  This is a *single zone* card!  "Highway robbery" if you ask me.
There's only about $14.00 in components on the board for Pete's sake.

I have a DSC 832 and am getting a a Trouble Code.  When I do a *2, the
Trouble code is "1" (Service Required).  Then I press "1" to get the
specific trouble condition and it says "3" (General System Trouble).
The manual describes this as:

Is anyone familiar with this system and can relocate and install this type.
I need someone ASAP in the LA area. Reply to this message with a valid
email. Taking all bids for the job as a sub. Need ASAP. Company is moving
across the street an needs the work done.

I would like to put a heat sensor in one of my attics. I have a
chemetronics 601 in my laundry room. What should I place in the attic.
Also I live in New Jersey.

I bought a new medium transmitter so I could get 16 devices on it, I now
need to add 2 more sensors.
I still have my original small trasmitter (with 8 devices) and thought at
the time I upgraded the alarm guy said it was possible to have both

Instead of buying a cellular backup system, I'm considering protecting
my phone line from easy cuts. The line comes to my house approx 15' off
the ground, runs down the house to the telco installed NID. It then
goes back up the house and into the attic towards my central wiring

On a recent installation we used 2-microwave/pir, ceiling mount units
in a commercial bank lobby (about 40'x80').  The units are spaced about
20' apart.  They seemed to work well at first, but soon started to
false. Could it be that the microwave units are setting up some kind of