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BenGrimm

BenGrimm

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Anyone have a DIY set up?

I currently have ADT. It came with the house so we just activated it. I'd like to ditch the monthly payment though. It would also eliminate the need for a land line and save a few bucks there. Plus, we have accidently set off the alarm at least a dozen times and I've never received a phone call. Makes me wonder if it's even worth having or should I just invest in a DIY set up.

Edit: ib4 home Security is a gun.
 
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The dogs with bees in their mouths and when they bark, they shoot bees at you.
 
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No joke protection, a couple of these:

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Caucasian Ovcharka dogs. They are brutal and relentless and really shouldn't be owned by anyone for any reason so please don't buy one. Russian bear dogs and bred to be complete bastards.
 
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burntorangeVOLffle said:
Anyone have a DIY set up?

I currently have ADT. It came with the house so we just activated it. I'd like to ditch the monthly payment though. It would also eliminate the need for a land line and save a few bucks there. Plus, we have accidently set off the alarm at least a dozen times and I've never received a phone call. Makes me wonder if it's even worth having or should I just invest in a DIY set up.

Edit: ib4 home Security is a gun.
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Ditch ADT and get anybody else.
 
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burntorangeVOLffle said:
Anyone have a DIY set up?

I currently have ADT. It came with the house so we just activated it. I'd like to ditch the monthly payment though. It would also eliminate the need for a land line and save a few bucks there. Plus, we have accidently set off the alarm at least a dozen times and I've never received a phone call. Makes me wonder if it's even worth having or should I just invest in a DIY set up.

Edit: ib4 home Security is a gun.
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My personal opinion after growing up around alarm systems and having worked for an alarm company is pretty simple. Your ultimate line of protection is your home owners insurance, an alarm is just a deterrent, and a monitored alarm is just a money pit. Most burglars know what they're doing and they are in and out in minutes, rarely ever are the police anywhere near your house to get there in time to stop anything or catch anyone. To make things worse home alarm calls are not on their priority list, they pretty much get there when they get there. To make things even more worse false alarm calls don't go unnoticed and depending on where you live the police can fine you after so many false alarms.

There's a decent chance that if you cancel your service they'll ultimately just leave the equipment there depending on how old it is. It'll still work it just won't be monitored. I have no idea what kind of equipment you have if it's a basic panel, smart panel, wired or wireless. The majority of the time it's basic equipment that's made in bulk.

If you're interested in upgrading your equipment and not tying yourself to a contract these guys have some really cool equipment and monitoring is optional with them.
Knoxville, TN home and business security alarm systems, home entertainment and structured wiring specialists
You might have seen them at the Home and Garden show here in Knoxville. We talked to them first there a couple years ago because my sister was looking for a home security system. She ended up buying a system from them and they installed it and they're great to work with.
 
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f77f00 said:
No joke protection, a couple of these:

51872c5d7a28d5172bc337dcbf624b72.jpg


Caucasian Ovcharka dogs. They are brutal and relentless and really shouldn't be owned by anyone for any reason so please don't buy one. Russian bear dogs and bred to be complete bastards.
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What the crap?
 
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A couple Doberman's outside to police your property. Strategic placed flood lights outside. High security deadbolt locks that aren't easily picked. Make sure your windows are locked at all times. Have designated hiding spots for your family in case of a break in at night. You can also mount security cameras pretty inexpensively to monitor your property.
 
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Coug said:
My personal opinion after growing up around alarm systems and having worked for an alarm company is pretty simple. Your ultimate line of protection is your home owners insurance, an alarm is just a deterrent, and a monitored alarm is just a money pit. Most burglars know what they're doing and they are in and out in minutes, rarely ever are the police anywhere near your house to get there in time to stop anything or catch anyone. To make things worse home alarm calls are not on their priority list, they pretty much get there when they get there. To make things even more worse false alarm calls don't go unnoticed and depending on where you live the police can fine you after so many false alarms.

There's a decent chance that if you cancel your service they'll ultimately just leave the equipment there depending on how old it is. It'll still work it just won't be monitored. I have no idea what kind of equipment you have if it's a basic panel, smart panel, wired or wireless. The majority of the time it's basic equipment that's made in bulk.

If you're interested in upgrading your equipment and not tying yourself to a contract these guys have some really cool equipment and monitoring is optional with them.
Knoxville, TN home and business security alarm systems, home entertainment and structured wiring specialists
You might have seen them at the Home and Garden show here in Knoxville. We talked to them first there a couple years ago because my sister was looking for a home security system. She ended up buying a system from them and they installed it and they're great to work with.
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It's a wired system. Chimes on the Doors and windows plus a couple of motion detectors that we don't even arm because our cats have set them off in the past. It was already in the house when we bought it and we just activated it. I've looked into other companies taking it over but after activation fees and crap I haven't found the value. The only upgrade I would really like is arming/disarming from my phone.

In all honesty I only have it for my wife. When she first moved out of her parents her apartment was broken into while she was asleep.in her bedroom. She's been scared of intruders ever since.
 
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f77f00 said:
No joke protection, a couple of these:

51872c5d7a28d5172bc337dcbf624b72.jpg


Caucasian Ovcharka dogs. They are brutal and relentless and really shouldn't be owned by anyone for any reason so please don't buy one. Russian bear dogs and bred to be complete bastards.
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Hmmm.. That little lady there doesn't seem to be too worried about it
 
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Give_All_Vol said:
Hmmm.. That little lady there doesn't seem to be too worried about it
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She is most likely the breeder or trainer. I don't own one of these and wouldn't unless I lived alone and very isolated and had something that required always on protection.

These dogs are found throughout the Caucuses region with some variation in size and even temperament. Iran has a version that is pretty much stone cold crazy. The Russians used them in the military, for hunting bears, etc. They are bred to be fearless ( a puppy will get mad and fight you if it is a "good" one...) and relentless.

They tend to listen to one person, consider the other members of their family as their pack (and may decide to regulate any disputes among pack members which is disastrous) and all property as theirs and something that should be defended to the death.

Their default state is not "trusting" or at worst neutral to new people, it is immediate distrust and dislike. They can be somewhat socialized but I would never trust one.

Anyway, a Kangal can bite just as hard are more controllable.

Oh, this video gives a better idea of the size potential these things have:

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYbM9O0C8UU[/youtube]
 
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f77f00 said:
No joke protection, a couple of these:

51872c5d7a28d5172bc337dcbf624b72.jpg


Caucasian Ovcharka dogs. They are brutal and relentless and really shouldn't be owned by anyone for any reason so please don't buy one. Russian bear dogs and bred to be complete bastards.
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Made in Russia
 
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I was actually looking at seeing something up a few months ago before I moved. It seems there's a solution out there for every price range and tech level.
 
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In general burglars hate dogs. And I don't even necessarily mean a dog that's likely to tear their throat out. If a dog starts going berserk as they try to jimmy a lock or jack open a window "most" will take off if they think there's any chance of the house being occupied...the whole element of surprise is lost.

Having said that a dog that is not only an alarm but an actual physical threat to them is even more dissuasive.
 
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hndog609 said:
In general burglars hate dogs. And I don't even necessarily mean a dog that's likely to tear their throat out. If a dog starts going berserk as they try to jimmy a lock or jack open a window "most" will take off if they think there's any chance of the house being occupied...the whole element of surprise is lost.

Having said that a dog that is not only an alarm but an actual physical threat to them is even more dissuasive.
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Good point. I have 2 chihuahuas a jack russell mix and a chow mix who all go full retard when the doorbell rings.
 
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