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napco ma-3000 serial connection
I don't have the PCI2000 inteface. Can I local download from a computer to a MA-3000 panel without that interface? What is the pinout for J3 ? Thanks, Adrian Buciuman
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Metal Plate
Just a metal plate. That's all that was found on the top of the doors. Held down with little nails. It worked for a long time. The plastic contact recessed in the jamb cleared when the doors were...
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Wire type for peripherals on residential burg/fire panels
For residential burg I use 18 gauge FPLR to wire keypads, transformers, sirens, and of course fire devices ( and CO). I do this whether or not the system will include fire devices initially. My...
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Where's Bass?
I haven't seen anything from him in awhile.
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Panel grounding
Curious what other installers methods for grounding are for burg panels. What grounding source is preferred/ not preferred? Any issues with certain ground sources? Anybody not ground their panels?...
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GE security decals
In line at Lowes Home Improvement, and I see these on the shelf. GE SECURITY alarm system stickers in a 5 pack, complete with GE logo, for anybody to buy. Now there's some dealer support. F*ing...
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Concord 4 - Not so new condition
Installed a Concord V4 today. When I unpacked it I noticed the individual components(antenna shroud, battery leads, etc.) were not in a sealed bag like they usually are, instead they were in a similar...
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Alarm manuals back online
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source for 24AWG / 4 conductor white
Where is a good source for 500' of 24AWG / 4 conductor solid wire alarm cable in white? Best, Christopher
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Copper and lead going up
Was at several different supply houses around Pittsburgh yesterday and there all saying copper and lead are going up in price by as much as 25% which is very strange for this time of year any one else...
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Dealer Info Request
Hey all, Long story short................ I got an email from some one in South Florida requesting a local dealer for a system install in residential. At this point the only is that they want the...
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Concord 4 issue or user issue?
Had a customer call with a issue I've never come across before. Here's what happened: Installed a Concord 4 at her house about 3 months ago. I taught her to arm to stay with no delay at night, and...
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faraday mpc 6000
can someone please direct me to a site when i can get the manual for faraday If you have will be glad to havea copy of it. looked at jim's site and he does not have it there. thanks.
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Yanno, I really don't like December
In four days it will be three years... he would be proud of his brother... In honor of what would have been my Son's 20th birthday I took one of his songs and added some pictures and video clips of...
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Ademco Vista 20p
Please, I need help (step by step procedure) I want to bypass the smoke detector zone which is defect. How do I do that please. Thanks Delima
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