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06-08-2005, 03:34 PM

I'm in the process of getting a security system in my house. We were initially going through ADT, but they've shown up late on the consultation and late today for the install. We actually cancelled the install due to the lack of professionalism.

Who do you use for your home security? Are there any other reputable nationwide nationwide security companies that you would recommend?

After Shock Media · 06-08-2005, 03:35 PM

They all suck ass, only reason to use one is the insurance premiums deduction so it really does not matter.

Kimmykim · 06-08-2005, 03:36 PM

What happened to those oldies but goodies like Smith & Wesson or Glock? ;)

GatorB · 06-08-2005, 03:36 PM

Smith and Wesson

06-08-2005, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kimmykim

What happened to those oldies but goodies like Smith & Wesson or Glock? ;)

They won't help if I'm not home and my office gets raided by some idiots.

After Shock Media · 06-08-2005, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by shermsshack

They won't help if I'm not home and my office gets raided by some idiots.

Neither will the alarm company much, seriously.
You are just about as safe with the damn signs as you are with an actual company.

Matt 26z · 06-08-2005, 03:41 PM

Just make sure it's not silent alarm.

I used to work late nights at various businesses and the alarms would go off from time to time. It would take the police at least 30 minutes to arrive. Sometimes up to an hour or they'd never come at all. Not just the police in one city either.

Evil1 · 06-08-2005, 03:45 PM

my home security system is a sawed off (1/4" over legal kids) savage 12 guage. I bet it would be more of a deterent then a box beeping on a wall.

GatorB · 06-08-2005, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil1

my home security system is a sawed off (1/4" over legal kids) savage 12 guage. I bet it would be more of a deterent then a box beeping on a wall.

It's not a DETERENT if they don't know about it. You're not prevent someone from breaking in you're jus tpreventing them from LEAVING( well in one piece that is )

06-08-2005, 03:53 PM

OK guys....

I have a fiance that feels safer with an alarm. No it will not be a silent alarm, and yes it does help insurance premiums. Don't worry about whether or not I have guns to protect myself, because that's not an issue.

All I'm asking is whether or not people can recommend a reliable company? We have used ADT in the past and their response time was immediate... So immediate that within 2 minutes of the alarm going off, there were police at my house. As long as the alarm is sent to a police station/fire station, I'm about 2 blocks away from fire and 5 blocks away from police.

I'm unhappy with their professionalism at this time though, and I'd rather not pay $800 to install an alarm when their staff can't even get here in time. I hope this makes sense.

After Shock Media · 06-08-2005, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shermsshack

OK guys....

I have a fiance that feels safer with an alarm. No it will not be a silent alarm, and yes it does help insurance premiums. Don't worry about whether or not I have guns to protect myself, because that's not an issue.

All I'm asking is whether or not people can recommend a reliable company? We have used ADT in the past and their response time was immediate... So immediate that within 2 minutes of the alarm going off, there were police at my house. As long as the alarm is sent to a police station/fire station, I'm about 2 blocks away from fire and 5 blocks away from police.

I'm unhappy with their professionalism at this time though, and I'd rather not pay $800 to install an alarm when their staff can't even get here in time. I hope this makes sense.

They (ADT) just call the police/fire/ambulance when the alarm is triggered, same with any company really.
The install staff and the monitoring stations are entirely different.

Thurbs · 06-08-2005, 04:27 PM

I used to have ADT .. they were pretty good. figure most of them are like the cable company, they'll get to u on their time, because they now know you need them.

clickhappy · 06-08-2005, 04:28 PM

I got ADT. Ive triggered it accidentally a few times and the company has never called in to see why the alarm went off or to follow up.

clickhappy · 06-08-2005, 04:31 PM

Make sure you use the motion detector when youre not at home.
I watched that show "To Catch a Theif" and the thiefs break into homes with alarms, but the alarm never goes off because the motion detector isnt turned on.

the Shemp · 06-08-2005, 04:32 PM

Brinks...

the Shemp · 06-08-2005, 04:33 PM

http://www.brinkshomesecurity.com/

Drake · 06-08-2005, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

Smith and Wesson

I use those for my mobile home

Drake · 06-08-2005, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by the Shemp

http://www.brinkshomesecurity.com/

Seriously, I think this is probably a good suggestion. The same company that carries around money for banks.

Big Fish 47 · 06-08-2005, 05:22 PM

Labrador Retriever

smack · 06-08-2005, 05:36 PM

i use Smith and Wesson. they do a superb job of keeping me safe.

Fukeneh · 06-08-2005, 05:41 PM

adt and brinks are only i know about, had adt twice. never really ever had to deal with them. dont know anyone that uses brinks.

Fresh · 06-08-2005, 05:43 PM

sonofsam · 06-08-2005, 05:45 PM

Canada

TexasDreams · 06-08-2005, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shermsshack

Who do you use for your home security? Are there any other reputable nationwide nationwide security companies that you would recommend?

GLOCK Security!

And yep, I can shoot accurately both left and right handed.

Furious_Male · 06-08-2005, 05:58 PM

Guns are no help when you aren't home.

I have 2 male Rotts that would take issue with anyone entering the home without me being around.

Spunky · 06-08-2005, 06:00 PM

I have a shotgun with a string tied to the door knob

sicone · 06-08-2005, 07:19 PM

ADT along with security bars and screens

06-08-2005, 03:34 PM	#1
shermo Guest Posts: n/a	Which home security company do you use? I'm in the process of getting a security system in my house. We were initially going through ADT, but they've shown up late on the consultation and late today for the install. We actually cancelled the install due to the lack of professionalism. Who do you use for your home security? Are there any other reputable nationwide nationwide security companies that you would recommend?

06-08-2005, 03:35 PM	#2
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06-08-2005, 03:41 PM	#7
Matt 26z So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ¤ª"˜¨๑۩۞۩๑¨˜"ª¤ Posts: 18,481	Just make sure it's not silent alarm. I used to work late nights at various businesses and the alarms would go off from time to time. It would take the police at least 30 minutes to arrive. Sometimes up to an hour or they'd never come at all. Not just the police in one city either.

06-08-2005, 03:53 PM	#10
shermo Guest Posts: n/a	OK guys.... I have a fiance that feels safer with an alarm. No it will not be a silent alarm, and yes it does help insurance premiums. Don't worry about whether or not I have guns to protect myself, because that's not an issue. All I'm asking is whether or not people can recommend a reliable company? We have used ADT in the past and their response time was immediate... So immediate that within 2 minutes of the alarm going off, there were police at my house. As long as the alarm is sent to a police station/fire station, I'm about 2 blocks away from fire and 5 blocks away from police. I'm unhappy with their professionalism at this time though, and I'd rather not pay $800 to install an alarm when their staff can't even get here in time. I hope this makes sense.

06-08-2005, 04:27 PM	#12
Thurbs The Thrilla in Manila Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Thurbs' Lagoon, Christmas Island Posts: 4,785	I used to have ADT .. they were pretty good. figure most of them are like the cable company, they'll get to u on their time, because they now know you need them.

06-08-2005, 04:28 PM	#13
clickhappy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,027	I got ADT. Ive triggered it accidentally a few times and the company has never called in to see why the alarm went off or to follow up.

06-08-2005, 04:31 PM	#14
clickhappy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,027	Make sure you use the motion detector when youre not at home. I watched that show "To Catch a Theif" and the thiefs break into homes with alarms, but the alarm never goes off because the motion detector isnt turned on.

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06-08-2005, 05:41 PM	#21
Fukeneh Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 1,245	adt and brinks are only i know about, had adt twice. never really ever had to deal with them. dont know anyone that uses brinks.

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06-08-2005, 07:19 PM	#27
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