Rupp
Senior Member
Guys,
I have a coworker that wants to monitor his detached garage and I need some help here. I've never used or installed a security system and he doesn't want to spend the money that the ELK costs. So to start with I've recommend that he go ahead and mount the contacts on all doors and windows while I search for an affordable alarm system (may be DSC). First question is about mounting the window contacts. He has access from the sides of the windows and wants to use the "hidden" mounts. How are these installed? the stubby mounds look too deep for windows. Is this what the rare earth magnets are used for? Like here: http://www.automatedoutlet.com/home.php?cat=198
Also what "mechinism" can he use to connect his garage alarm information to his house that's about 150' away? I'm sure x10 will not work. All he wants is maybe a light in his bedroom to be lit if one of the zones are breached (at first). TIA
I have a coworker that wants to monitor his detached garage and I need some help here. I've never used or installed a security system and he doesn't want to spend the money that the ELK costs. So to start with I've recommend that he go ahead and mount the contacts on all doors and windows while I search for an affordable alarm system (may be DSC). First question is about mounting the window contacts. He has access from the sides of the windows and wants to use the "hidden" mounts. How are these installed? the stubby mounds look too deep for windows. Is this what the rare earth magnets are used for? Like here: http://www.automatedoutlet.com/home.php?cat=198
Also what "mechinism" can he use to connect his garage alarm information to his house that's about 150' away? I'm sure x10 will not work. All he wants is maybe a light in his bedroom to be lit if one of the zones are breached (at first). TIA