Who Here Has A Home Alarm? - GoFuckYourself.com

GTS Mark · 09-19-2004, 06:30 PM

We just got ours installed the other day, works awesome! Even has motion sensors everywhere.

Pretty cool shit!

DH

beemk · 09-19-2004, 06:47 PM

they seem to be more hassle than they're worth. i remember neighbors alarms going off all the time for no reason.

clickhappy · 09-19-2004, 06:52 PM

I didnt know there was crime in Canada. I thought you guys kept your doors unlocked

I caught a stranger looking into my windows and freaked. I got adt installed and I sleep a lot better now.

WiredGuy · 09-19-2004, 06:53 PM

The one at my office is kickass. 2 minute police response time. Got the scare of my life when I thought I had locked up, lol.

WG

Joesho · 09-19-2004, 06:56 PM

I have one, but the funny thing people do not realize, is that once the phone line is cut, the alarm is no good... until someone monitoring it decides they did not recieve some kind of a signal back, this could be ten minutes, or it could be an hour and a half, so basically oncce the phone line is cut, the alarm is rendered usless.

mary34d · 09-19-2004, 06:56 PM

i had to have the guy fix the mottion detectors because the dog kept jumping up on the coach and setting it off

Spunky · 09-19-2004, 06:59 PM

The cops still take too long to respond to calls.The punks know they have atleast 5 minutes to take what they want.The best alarm is a big dog

Phoenix · 09-19-2004, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Joesho
I have one, but the funny thing people do not realize, is that once the phone line is cut, the alarm is no good... until someone monitoring it decides they did not recieve some kind of a signal back, this could be ten minutes, or it could be an hour and a half, so basically oncce the phone line is cut, the alarm is rendered usless.

i was going to point this out...you need to pay a service then you are constantly monitored so if anything cuts out they send the calvary

and i agree with Spunky1

we lived in an area that was being burglarized ...we also had a 140 shepherd...i am quite sure when they went past scouting out nice places etc....they just kept driiving..this dog would look you right in the eye when you were in your car..often people wouldnt get out...grown men would sit in their car until i came outside..lol

DimeStoreNovel · 09-19-2004, 07:05 PM

if you have any outward signs that you have an alarm you just told the crooks you have something to protect.

local pharmacy had an alarm system so the crooks cut the phone lines, electric and eveything else and then cleaned the place out. took the safe they kept the drugs in and all.

Joesho · 09-19-2004, 07:06 PM

I mean do not get me wrong, it is still good to have one, just understand, it is not for burglaries that you are getting it for, it is more for the heat detection units, and the medical panic buttons etc.... and if an amature trys to rob your house, but alarms are not a cure all by any means.

Basic_man · 09-19-2004, 08:00 PM

I don't have my home atm, but I just installed an alarm on my car

TweetyBird · 09-19-2004, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Basic_man
I don't have my home atm, but I just installed an alarm on my car

I just did the same, excellent

chase · 09-19-2004, 08:10 PM

I have one, and I figure even if the line gets cut, my alarm screams, and my neighbors come looking to see if everything's ok if they hear it go off for more than a minute or so. Mine has a cool hostage code thing where if you get ambushed at the door and forced to turn the alarm off you can punch in the hostage code and the alarm looks like it's turned off, but the service sends the cops in with no sirens or lights. Being a woman, it makes me feel safer. I'm more worried about some psycho harming my kids or myself than stealing my stuff...stuff can be replaced.

Peaches · 09-19-2004, 08:16 PM

Part of my "What I learned with no power for 40 hours" post on another board:

When the battery back up for the alarm dies (approx 14 hours), the alarm will chirp every 10 seconds for at least 3 hours. At this time, you can start pulling wires to make it stop and it will. When the power comes back on, you will realize you apparently pulled the wrong wires as it starts chirping AGAIN and you're forced to yank the whole damn thing from the electrical system.

I also found out a year or so ago that if something big falls on the floor, like, say a mirror, it will set the glass breakage alarm off and the police will check your house out for you

Spunky · 09-19-2004, 08:18 PM

Just take a look at all the smash and grabs,they steal cars and ram front doors of any type of business.They waltz around for atleat 5 minutes gathering stuff...stupid pigs are stuffing their mouths with donuts rather then check out b&e's

Peaches · 09-19-2004, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Joesho
I have one, but the funny thing people do not realize, is that once the phone line is cut, the alarm is no good... until someone monitoring it decides they did not recieve some kind of a signal back, this could be ten minutes, or it could be an hour and a half, so basically oncce the phone line is cut, the alarm is rendered usless.

Actually you can get a cellular connection now

It's less than $200 installed here. I haven't done it because I need a complete overhaul of the system and figured I'd do it all at once and I keep putting it off.

My 2 main reasons for having an alarm:

1. I want it to go off if I'm in the house and someone breaks in

2. I want it to go off in case of fire - even if I'm gone.

I couldn't care less if someone breaks in and takes everything while I'm gone. It's all insured.

That said, I haven't turned the damn thing on in over 2 years.

angelsofporn · 09-19-2004, 08:52 PM

We have a really good system...it's not perfect though. Just gives you enough time to have a gun ready for anyone who might be down stairs etc

Easton · 09-19-2004, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Joesho
I have one, but the funny thing people do not realize, is that once the phone line is cut, the alarm is no good... until someone monitoring it decides they did not recieve some kind of a signal back, this could be ten minutes, or it could be an hour and a half, so basically oncce the phone line is cut, the alarm is rendered usless.

ummm, not quite, any of the good ones have a cellular back-up transmitter... i know ours does

SleazyDream · 09-19-2004, 08:54 PM

apparently my new place has one

Chris · 09-19-2004, 08:56 PM

i bet you will stop using it after 3 months or so

things are freakin annoying

espically motion censors

Goatse · 09-19-2004, 09:01 PM

I always get bastards calling my place asking me if I want a home alarm. I figure they're probably burglars looking for an easy house to rob.

And yes, I have a home alarm.

Stallion · 09-19-2004, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by beemk
they seem to be more hassle than they're worth. i remember neighbors alarms going off all the time for no reason.

If you get it setup right that will not happen. We have had ours for several years. Have not had any false alarms, and the one time someone tried to break into our home when we were home, it went off and scared them away. Of course it always helps that the technician that installed the alarm is a close family friend so he took the extra time to make sure that it was setup and does yearly checks on it to ensure everything is in working order.

xxxoutsourcing · 09-19-2004, 10:49 PM

Nope - don't need one here as crime is very low and we have a security guard at the gate just in case - need someone to open the gate.

Gynecologist · 09-19-2004, 10:55 PM

Best thing is still a barky dog and lights that turn on and off via a timer.

Also, a big alarm sign in the front yard does not hurt.

The actual alarm does very little.

BitterPen · 09-19-2004, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Joesho
I have one, but the funny thing people do not realize, is that once the phone line is cut, the alarm is no good... until someone monitoring it decides they did not recieve some kind of a signal back, this could be ten minutes, or it could be an hour and a half, so basically oncce the phone line is cut, the alarm is rendered usless.

You are right. However, they do have an option for "Cellular Backup" that allows the alarm system to dial with a cellular connection even if the main phone line has been cut. It costs a couple hundred dollars to add the option, but it's worth it depending on the worth of your property.

KRL · 09-19-2004, 11:01 PM

BitterPen · 09-19-2004, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Easton
ummm, not quite, any of the good ones have a cellular back-up transmitter... i know ours does

DUH!! Sorry, didn't see you had already mentioned it... LOL

I'm a blonde at heart

Vitasoy · 09-19-2004, 11:02 PM

Came with the house, annoying when you open doors or windows.

emthree · 09-19-2004, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xxxoutsourcing
Nope - don't need one here as crime is very low and we have a security guard at the gate just in case - need someone to open the gate.

Your slave master?

09-19-2004, 06:30 PM	#1
GTS Mark Vrume Mark Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20,912	Who Here Has A Home Alarm? We just got ours installed the other day, works awesome! Even has motion sensors everywhere. Pretty cool shit! DH

09-19-2004, 06:47 PM	#2
beemk CLICK HERE Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 20,829	they seem to be more hassle than they're worth. i remember neighbors alarms going off all the time for no reason. __________________ I host with Vacares

09-19-2004, 06:53 PM	#4
WiredGuy Pounding Googlebot Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 34,504	The one at my office is kickass. 2 minute police response time. Got the scare of my life when I thought I had locked up, lol. WG __________________ I play with Google.

09-19-2004, 06:56 PM	#5
Joesho want to get in shape Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: on the lake Posts: 12,329	I have one, but the funny thing people do not realize, is that once the phone line is cut, the alarm is no good... until someone monitoring it decides they did not recieve some kind of a signal back, this could be ten minutes, or it could be an hour and a half, so basically oncce the phone line is cut, the alarm is rendered usless. __________________ Got any domains to sell? I proudly host all my stuff at www.rackco.com

09-19-2004, 06:56 PM	#6
mary34d Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Cuba Posts: 3,358	i had to have the guy fix the mottion detectors because the dog kept jumping up on the coach and setting it off __________________ The guys at CJ Bucks will do absolutely anything to get your business. You owe it to yourself to at least ask! Free Hosting, Content, etc. CJ Bucks has it all. Sign up! I'll show you my tits now you show me your traffic.

09-19-2004, 06:52 PM	#3
clickhappy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,027	I didnt know there was crime in Canada. I thought you guys kept your doors unlocked I caught a stranger looking into my windows and freaked. I got adt installed and I sleep a lot better now.

09-19-2004, 06:59 PM	#7
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,970	The cops still take too long to respond to calls.The punks know they have atleast 5 minutes to take what they want.The best alarm is a big dog __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

09-19-2004, 07:05 PM	#9
DimeStoreNovel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 151	if you have any outward signs that you have an alarm you just told the crooks you have something to protect. local pharmacy had an alarm system so the crooks cut the phone lines, electric and eveything else and then cleaned the place out. took the safe they kept the drugs in and all.

09-19-2004, 07:06 PM	#10
Joesho want to get in shape Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: on the lake Posts: 12,329	I mean do not get me wrong, it is still good to have one, just understand, it is not for burglaries that you are getting it for, it is more for the heat detection units, and the medical panic buttons etc.... and if an amature trys to rob your house, but alarms are not a cure all by any means. __________________ Got any domains to sell? I proudly host all my stuff at www.rackco.com

09-19-2004, 08:00 PM	#11
Basic_man Programming King Pin Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 27,360	I don't have my home atm, but I just installed an alarm on my car __________________ UUGallery Builder - automated photo/video gallery plugin for Wordpress! Stop looking! Checkout Naked Hosting, online since 1999 !

09-19-2004, 08:10 PM	#13
chase Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,019	I have one, and I figure even if the line gets cut, my alarm screams, and my neighbors come looking to see if everything's ok if they hear it go off for more than a minute or so. Mine has a cool hostage code thing where if you get ambushed at the door and forced to turn the alarm off you can punch in the hostage code and the alarm looks like it's turned off, but the service sends the cops in with no sirens or lights. Being a woman, it makes me feel safer. I'm more worried about some psycho harming my kids or myself than stealing my stuff...stuff can be replaced. __________________ Need Hosting? Reality Check Network services me purrrfectly!

09-19-2004, 08:16 PM	#14
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	Part of my "What I learned with no power for 40 hours" post on another board: When the battery back up for the alarm dies (approx 14 hours), the alarm will chirp every 10 seconds for at least 3 hours. At this time, you can start pulling wires to make it stop and it will. When the power comes back on, you will realize you apparently pulled the wrong wires as it starts chirping AGAIN and you're forced to yank the whole damn thing from the electrical system. I also found out a year or so ago that if something big falls on the floor, like, say a mirror, it will set the glass breakage alarm off and the police will check your house out for you

09-19-2004, 08:18 PM	#15
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,970	Just take a look at all the smash and grabs,they steal cars and ram front doors of any type of business.They waltz around for atleat 5 minutes gathering stuff...stupid pigs are stuffing their mouths with donuts rather then check out b&e's __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

09-19-2004, 08:52 PM	#17
angelsofporn Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CA Posts: 3,218	We have a really good system...it's not perfect though. Just gives you enough time to have a gun ready for anyone who might be down stairs etc

09-19-2004, 08:54 PM	#19
SleazyDream I'm here for SPORT Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phone # (401) 285-0696 Posts: 41,470	apparently my new place has one __________________ This dog, is dog, a dog, good dog, way dog, to dog, keep dog, an dog, idiot dog, busy dog, for dog, 20 dog, seconds dog! Now read without the word dog.

09-19-2004, 08:56 PM	#20
Chris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: icq: 71462500 Skype: Jupzchris Posts: 27,880	i bet you will stop using it after 3 months or so things are freakin annoying espically motion censors __________________ [email protected]

09-19-2004, 09:01 PM	#21
Goatse Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,086	I always get bastards calling my place asking me if I want a home alarm. I figure they're probably burglars looking for an easy house to rob. And yes, I have a home alarm.

09-19-2004, 10:49 PM	#23
xxxoutsourcing Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,888	Nope - don't need one here as crime is very low and we have a security guard at the gate just in case - need someone to open the gate. __________________ xxxoutsourcing.com ICQ:119936 \| Aim:xxxoutsourcing \| MSN:msn@ xxxoutsourcing.com \| Yahoo:xxxoutsourcing Submitters, Designers, Programmers, Cartoonist, Creative Writers, Video & Photo Editors Convert your Paysite into a cartoon site convert2toons.com

09-19-2004, 10:55 PM	#24
Gynecologist Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,184	Best thing is still a barky dog and lights that turn on and off via a timer. Also, a big alarm sign in the front yard does not hurt. The actual alarm does very little.

09-19-2004, 11:01 PM	#26
KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	__________________ If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! * * * * * * * * * * * * Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains Last edited by KRL; 09-19-2004 at 11:03 PM..

09-19-2004, 11:02 PM	#28
Vitasoy GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 58,202	Came with the house, annoying when you open doors or windows. __________________ [email protected]