Hello everyone!
We have a house under construction and would like to have a security system. Unfortunately, due to budget concerns, having a professional come in and do a turn-key system isn't possible. From a DIY perspective, I thought it would be best to pre-wire the house and add a panel later on.
I'm thinking about running 22/2 (solid copper) wire from each exterior door and window to where the future panel will be. And running 22/4 (solid copper) wire from each of the keypad and motion sensor locations to the future panel. Then installing 944T and 944TRE reed switches at the doors and windows.
From what I read, the 944T and 944TRE switches are normally closed (when the doors and windows are shut), is this correct?
Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated, along with recommendations for a panel and motion sensors.
Thanks!
We have a house under construction and would like to have a security system. Unfortunately, due to budget concerns, having a professional come in and do a turn-key system isn't possible. From a DIY perspective, I thought it would be best to pre-wire the house and add a panel later on.
I'm thinking about running 22/2 (solid copper) wire from each exterior door and window to where the future panel will be. And running 22/4 (solid copper) wire from each of the keypad and motion sensor locations to the future panel. Then installing 944T and 944TRE reed switches at the doors and windows.
From what I read, the 944T and 944TRE switches are normally closed (when the doors and windows are shut), is this correct?
Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated, along with recommendations for a panel and motion sensors.
Thanks!