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desaivid

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Hey
 
About to replace an old Napco Gem 1632 security panel with an ELK M1. I'm going the DIY route.
 
Phase 1 Plan is to swap out the GEM 1631 with the ELK M1 and associated new keypads. Also to get this monitored via one of the DIY friendly monitoring services. I also have the ELK Ethernet interface for remote access etc. I also want to hook up the output 1 with a M&S intercom system (M&S 602) system.
 
Phase 2: This may happen in parallel - but I have a bunch of wired smoke detectors used with the Napco Gem 1632 which are over 12 years old. I plan to replace them with more modern smokes. Love to hear recommendations for a good set of smokes to use inside bedrooms, in corridors and would like to add a carbon monoxide detector or two also. I also want to replace the motion detectors (also 12+ year old) with some newer motion detectors...would be great if there was a combo detector/camera option...
 
Phase 3 is to add an inline cellular service backup - seen a few excellent suggestions using prepaid sims etc.
 
Phase 4 is to finally get into HA and add an X10 and wireless interfaces. I have some X10 devices added to my home theatre and basement and want to add a few wireless devices. This is where the fun really begins...
 
I am quite computer savvy and have tinkered a lot with this kind of stuff...Just finished installing a CCTV camera system around the house...
 
Look forward to hearing ideas, thoughts and recommendations from the folks here.
 
 
 
Hello, 
 
I can't offer any help but, I am getting ready to set up a new M1 system in my new construction home (prewired a decent bit), so a lot of your posting sparked my interest in what you may find out.  I look forward to hearing the recommendations from the pros here.
 
-Craig
 
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