Recent content by gatchel

Enjoy. Sorry we couldn't help you.   I would just install more detectors if you are that concerned that existing failure rates and standards are not good enough. K.I.S.S.   If you come up with the "perfect scenario" please post back so we all can get an update

I agree. To add, I also asked this about a Liftmaster GDO with regards to the safety beams and the smart control panel. I was told it wasn't possible by the manufacturer.   Maybe you could find some process control style Transmitter and receivers. If there is a receiver that has a form c dry...

  To add to this important detail....This is an understatement. Put in the largest conduit your wall cavity will allow. ( I know the OP said 1.5")

Every commercial data installation I have seen has a patch in the closet and a patch at the end equipment. You should be fine either way, patched or direct. If you want to save money, direct wired will be fine with RJ-45's crimped on the ends of the run.

    I'll have to disagree, I guess. The whole point of having conduit is to be able to add more over time. We have installed conduit all over the place and if you are careful, we rarely have issues except for when they are almost full. Even then, on straight pipe runs you can still get in a few...

You can use any decent access control software and hardware to decode fobs. Usually there are 2 numbers, the facility code and the card number. If you use a reputable installer / integrator, and even if the system you purchase doesn't have the capability to decode fobs, they can usually take a...

Thanks for the reminder. I forgot about those posts. The questions is when. Hopefully sooner than later. It's been a long time coming.

 I noticed that my elk email hasn't been working for the last few days. I logged on to the Verizon account and there they were, 4 notices about the email settings changes that need to be made to continue operation of the POP access. They all require SSL, go figure. SSL has only been gaining...

Buy and install 2 for each room or where required.

+1 for ubiquiti products. They are well liked by many here. They are affordable and easy to set up.

I have been having weird account issues ever since the upgrade, IIRC. Some of them still haven't been fixed. Nothing like having to log out to view pics that are posted...   Good luck !

I made the suggestion with the Bondo and such solely because I was thinking along the lines of it being noticeable from outside and maybe not aesthetically pleasing. As mentioned, a normal recessed contact is acceptable for most of the doors out there.

I'm sure there are some other creative options. For example, if you are looking for hidden options I would do this...  (I haven't tested this so it's at your own risk. I don't believe bondo will affect the operation but....)   Take a recessed contact like the one I linked to above. It uses a 1"...

If that is your concern then how about a surface mount on the inside of the door?   https://www.carltonbates.com/Safety-Cable-Actuated-Devices/GENERAL-ELECTRIC/Magnetically-Actuated-Switch-100V-AC-DC-0-5A/1085T-N/p/78065698971-1?mkwid=IAhThHY6&pcrid=37834646954&gclid=CJza4syz470CFUuXOgodsS4AZA

Use a recessed contact and magnet. If you need it to be wireless wire a recessed contact to a wireless transmitter that accepts a hardwired input.   http://www.bsasi.com/int-sen-1078-steel-door-contact-276?gclid=CIj4laul470CFYuXOgodThwAkA     If I am missing something, post a pic.