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    Using sensors from an old Brinks wired system?

    Just confirmed my basement window is wired in, not wireless. My mistake - but this saves me money in the short run. I'll just use a 6162 since I don't have any wireless devices as yet. Whenever I want to add something, I'll be able to pick up a wireless receiver and add to the panel.   My...
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    Using sensors from an old Brinks wired system?

    For the keypad, would you then suggest getting a standard 6162, with a wireless receiver located at the panel? It seemed much more cost effective to simply get a keypad that would do the job, but am interested in hearing your opinion.   I'm having a hard time following your advice about...
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    Using sensors from an old Brinks wired system?

    At this point, my plan is to buy these items:   - Honeywell VISTA20p - Honeywell 6162RF (gives me the wireless features I want to add new sensors in the future, should I choose to) - Honeywell GSMX4G Cellular Communicator - Standard compatible backup battery - Is the phone jack needed if I'm...
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    Using sensors from an old Brinks wired system?

    That's a good shout, for internet monitoring. I would only have to ensure the panel has IP for that, right? Would lower up front cost too, not having to buy the cellular transmitter. I'm assuming I would still have access to things like "total connect" and similar services over IP?
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    Using sensors from an old Brinks wired system?

    I'm going to see if I can get my hands on a multi-meter so I can measure the EoLRs. Will this value dictate which panels I'll be able to buy? I'm still looking at Honeywell/Ademco options, and found this starter kit as a viable option. The ones you guys are suggesting are just really expensive...
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    Using sensors from an old Brinks wired system?

    I should take a pic of the zone sheet, maybe I can post that later.   We have two windows that are in one zone, two windows in another zone, three doors (with two in their own zone I think), and another window in a zone. It's a 2-story, and only the first level is accounted for here. Again, it...
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    Using sensors from an old Brinks wired system?

    Here's a shot of my panel - does it look like the EoLRs are present in there? I'm not sure what I'm looking for yet. Also, it looks like all my windows and doors are wired, and we have no motion detectors that I can see. This indicates our home was pre-wired. It's all located right at my...
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    Using sensors from an old Brinks wired system?

    Pete, I wish I had a neighbor like you! Might make the process a whole lot easier, ha!
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    Using sensors from an old Brinks wired system?

    I'll have to look in to the EoLR (is that right? I've seen it a few times around here) and what the story is inside my panel. I have no idea whether or not the house was pre-wired or not, though. I just know that right now, it's all wired. I was under the impression there wasn't much a...
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    Using sensors from an old Brinks wired system?

    Hello all! I've just registered here, you wouldn't believe how hard it is to find an active forum that deals with home security. I recently moved in to a 2-story house that is wired for a Brinks home security alarm (installed 1996, house built 1995). Front, Back, and the garage door leading in...
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