I'm building a house and am getting close to starting my low voltage prewire. I've got the tel/net/cable wiring diagram done, but the security system has thus far been elusive due to my inexperience. I'm hoping you can help.
Controller: either a M1EZ8 or M1Gold. I'm trying to figure out just what the differences are and more importantly what they really mean to me.
Question #1 (primary question) - Windows that can't be drilled. My Millgard windows cannot be drilled without voiding the warranty. I know I can install glass breaks but I would sure like a contact. Is there anyway to do this (or achieve the same basic function using another technology) without going to an exposed contact? Conversely, are there exposed contacts that hard to see? What about
Question #2 - Is there a standard wire I should pull to all locations (glass breaks, motion sensors, smoke alarms, etc)? I will run a search on this but thought I would ask all the same.
Question #3 - The monitoring company I will probably use uses a GE ITI systems. Are Elk products compatible, (thought I would double check to see if this is the case)?
Thanks,
Kevin
Controller: either a M1EZ8 or M1Gold. I'm trying to figure out just what the differences are and more importantly what they really mean to me.
Question #1 (primary question) - Windows that can't be drilled. My Millgard windows cannot be drilled without voiding the warranty. I know I can install glass breaks but I would sure like a contact. Is there anyway to do this (or achieve the same basic function using another technology) without going to an exposed contact? Conversely, are there exposed contacts that hard to see? What about
Question #2 - Is there a standard wire I should pull to all locations (glass breaks, motion sensors, smoke alarms, etc)? I will run a search on this but thought I would ask all the same.
Question #3 - The monitoring company I will probably use uses a GE ITI systems. Are Elk products compatible, (thought I would double check to see if this is the case)?
Thanks,
Kevin