Recent content by jrb007

Guys: I just finished wiring up my smokes (429AT model) and started up my M1 for the first time. The only items connected to my system are the smoke detectors, keypad, siren, and speaker. Upon startup I receive a "fire trouble" message on the display as the keypad beeps. The 429AT is a 2-wire...

My new house is nearing the end of construction and the time has come to install the devices at the end of each of those wires I ran a few months ago. WOOHOO! I'm in the process of ordering my sensors and sirens. I was reviewing the Elk M1 installation manual and noticed that the Out 2...

Thanks for the advice guys. I tried everywhere local here - Lowes, HD, Menards, etc... no luck. The best option seemed to be a 1000' spool from Graybar @ $275 or so. I decided to give the Yellowpages a try. I called up a local security installation firm to see if they had anything in stock...

I'm going to be running the wire for my smoke alarms this weekend. I've tried to find a local vendor (Milwaukee, WI) with fire alarm wire, but the only thing I've been able to find are spools in 1000' lengths. As I'll only need roughly 150', it really doesn't seem to be a cost effective option...

Spanky, You mentioned that I should program the zone as a normally closed hardware loop if I don't use EOL resistors. Is the system set by default to use EOL resistors? I'm planning on using these sensors http://www.automatedoutlet.com/product.php...&cat=198&page=1 which are described as closed...

Thanks for the fast follow up Wayne. I'll pick them up tomorrow. :lol:

Hi everyone. First off I'd just like to thank everyone who takes the time to post on this board. I've spent the last couple of months lurking and taking in the wealth of information here. I'm in the process of building a new home. I'll be running my prewire this weekend. I've purchased all of...