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tweety

Jan 1, 1970
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I am having a house built and trying to figure out what is the minimum
I need to do to be able to install a security system later on.
Another words, Can I get cabling put in and then have ADT or someone
like that install the system for me when I need it?

If so, What kind of cabling etc. should I ask to have it installed.

I appreciate any help you can provide.
 
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RH.Campbell

Jan 1, 1970
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Sir, you can easily hire your own contractor to install pre-wiring for an
alarm system in your new house (depending of course on your builder...). As
a minimum, wire each window on the ground floor, each door, a couple of
strategically placed motion detectors, basement windows, smoke detector, and
upstairs, a smoke at the top of the stairs and a keypad in the hall just
outside the master bedroom. Never hurts to run extra wires into the attic as
well; the rule of thumb is you can never have enough wire...:))

I have a page on my website on pre-wiring that might be of some guidance to
you..

R.H.Campbell
Home Security Metal Products
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
www.homemetal.com
 
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J. Sloud

Jan 1, 1970
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I am having a house built and trying to figure out what is the minimum
I need to do to be able to install a security system later on.
Another words, Can I get cabling put in and then have ADT or someone
like that install the system for me when I need it?

If so, What kind of cabling etc. should I ask to have it installed.

I appreciate any help you can provide.

You can do it one of two ways:

1. Contract with an alarm company, such as ADT (since you mentioned
them), to install a system in two parts. The first part, called the
prewire is done during construction so that the devices can be located
exactly where they are needed and all of the wiring can be concealed.
Once the walls are painted, the alarm company will finish the
installation by mounting the devices and programming the system. This
is referred to as a "trim-out" in the industry.

2. You can hire a company to just do the wiring without installing the
system. Many low-voltage companies that specialize in structured
wiring can do this for you with no obligation to buy any alarm
equipment. You can then bid the alarm system itself to whomever you
wish. This option offers more flexibility but may end up costing you
more in the end.
 
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RH.Campbell

Jan 1, 1970
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Well, if the keypad is inside the master bedroom, a guest or other occupant
sleeping in the other bedrooms must enter the master bedroom to disarm the
system, thereby invading their privacy, before he or she can go downstairs.
However, if it's just outside the master bedroom, they can disarm without
disturbing those sleeping in the master bedroom...

RHC
 
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Jakes452

Jan 1, 1970
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Be sure to closey investigate (primarily if you buy online) any of the alarm
sellers. You wouldnt want to buy from someone whose sideline is
understanding your alarm system for the purpose of exploiting it later or
passing info on that could be used to gain access to your home.
Be wary of those who do not have a brick and mortar store and are not
bonded. When I was
shopping some online dealers advertise a ASA certification with a picture
of eblem shown on their website. It gives a good first impression but when
you look into it you find out that it was nothing more then some....guy....
creating a website to supposedly post complaints, with no entrys. It was
analagous to someone flashing a fake badge and saying they were the police.
I was a badge without any accreditation. That seems to be used by some of
the online dealers.

Some of the free advice you get is not because of unselfish need to make
the world a better place to live. Most are giving you advice on the hope of
getting a sale or...."other" information. Listen, but dont act on the
advice
until you can confirm or gain some trust in the source by researching them.

Sometimes you can learn a lot about sellers by plugging in email into a
Google search of past news postings. This is a very unregulated online
business, and especially risky for something as important as your home
security.

You want quick proof.....look at the banter through some of the other
threads here by those whoe seem to be most helpful.

good luck.
 
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tweety

Jan 1, 1970
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Thank you all. This is very usefull.

What is the normal pre-wire pricing. The home is 3000 squarefeet,
with about 1800 in the first floor and 2 small windows inthe basement.

ALso, What kind of wiring does this use?

I haven't checking websites yet but will today.
 
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