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  1. luisrodz

    New DYI guy with new project

    There’s about maybe a 1” - 1 1/2” extra winter inside. This was done per request by a electrician but he was going by my instructions prior to reading all the good stuff I have read after in here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    New DYI guy with new project

    Fortunately, the doorbell has a Cat5e cable but was originally used for a regular chime doorbell. Maybe I can use that one, however what I’m going to do with the doorbell? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  3. luisrodz

    New DYI guy with new project

    I understand what you mean. However, the placement of the wiring was decided prior to getting to this forum. [emoji3525] I’ll see how I can lower those cables through the walls... I really don’t want cable exposed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    New DYI guy with new project

    This is how it is placed before stucco. I really don’t know if I’m going to be able to pull down the wires. I only have this problem in three spots. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    New DYI guy with new project

    Thank you for replying. The problem I have in the front door is that the cable is coming out really high. I don’t know what should I do to lower it. The wall is masonry. I have the same issue on the left back corner of the house. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    New DYI guy with new project

    Hi all, After doing some extensive reading I came with this final setup. I would like your final advice to see if the placement and equipment is correct. I bought an Elitedesk 800 G3 256 SSD with 4 TB Purple drive in which I'm going to be installing BI. I'm planning to buying some...
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    What EliteDesk for BI?

    Ok. I opened the case and this lady is capable of holding (2) 3.5" and (1) 2.5" drives. Mine brought a 256 M2 SSD. The installation of the WD Purple drive will have to wait since I have no mounting screws nor the short SATA cable. :( While I get that stuff I will be ordering my cams from Andy...
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    What EliteDesk for BI?

    Will be working on it tomorrow as soon as I get my WD Purple 4TB. Will keep you updated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  9. luisrodz

    New BI Setup - PC questions

    I just bought a Elitedesk 800 G3 i5-7500 256 SSD for $250 in Facebook Market. I think is a good deal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    What EliteDesk for BI?

    I just bought it... sweet deal! It took me a while looking around. I was looking for Optiplex but changed my mind due to space. I looked everywhere... Amazon, E-bay, OfferUp, letgo but finally found it in Facebook. Keep looking. It took me few weeks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    What EliteDesk for BI?

    Also check Facebook market. I just found a HP Elitedesk 800 G3 i5-7500 256 SSD for $250. Almost new condition and still with 2 yrs of manufacturer warranty. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    New BI Setup - PC questions

    Where? eBay? If so, lucky you!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  13. luisrodz

    Qolsys IQ panel 2

    Yes. You are right. At this moment they only support their own cameras. I think that’s the way they get the revenue that they aren’t getting from the monitoring fee. It would be awesome to get both worlds in the same keypad. Maybe you can mount a tablet beside the key pad. Just an idea. Sent...
  14. luisrodz

    Qolsys IQ panel 2

    That’s what I thought. Maybe a little bit expensive upfront but have nice looking panel with a lot of capabilities and cans use a great variety of third party sensors. Is not tight to a contract neither. I think I’m going this way and of course disabling the geofencing to disarm the alarm...
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    Qolsys IQ panel 2

    I got in touch with a vendor and they offer a $13 month fee for cellular / application control / customer support. Sounds fair and including a system with military grade security. What do you guys think?
  16. luisrodz

    Qolsys IQ panel 2

    Thank you for replying. I got your point and concur. I was interested in the good looking screen interface which my wife and kids could use. But, I should look into something more of automation rather than controlling. I liked the idea of geofencing the alarm system, which I don’t know if...
  17. luisrodz

    Qolsys IQ panel 2

    Hi all, I’ve searching around a while in this forum for Surveillance and Alarm systems. I have a new built home which I had prewired for cameras, audio and video. I forgot about alarm prewiring [emoji3525] I read fenderman post about the Ring alarm system and look interesting due to price and...
  18. luisrodz

    Ubiquiti poe cams with ubiquiti nvr, Unifi poe switch OR Hikvision poe cams with Hikvision poe nvr

    Hi, I’m on the same situation here. I already got all my network (USG, US-16-150W, UC-CK, AP) and wiring done waiting for the BI computer (or NVR) and the cameras. I’ve been looking for configurations (VPN) which I think is thru Radius. But not sure. I’m not that network savvy. Also been...
  19. luisrodz

    New DYI guy with new project

    House is complete. Any suggestion on camera placement? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  20. luisrodz

    New DYI guy with new project

    Yes I did take a lot of pictures regarding the wiring. Regarding the media rack, it is going to be concealed in the Great Room closet and if it's necessary, I can run a cooling duct to the closet. The wiring for the cameras was done with Cat6 and I didn't install any junction boxes. Outdoor...
  21. luisrodz

    New DYI guy with new project

    tangent, Thank you for your response and interest in helping. FYI, this is a new construction and I have not move in yet. I did the pre-wiring during building phase. So, this is just pre-wire; no installation yet. All wires are centralized on a rack that is going to be localized in the Bonus...
  22. luisrodz

    New DYI guy with new project

    Thank you tangent for your reply. Since the drywall is already done, it's going to be hard to wire specially for door/window sensors. For this reason I'm currently looking to hybrid. I'm providing my wiring setup. Let me know what you think about it. This first image is what I did for Audio...
  23. luisrodz

    New DYI guy with new project

    I will. I have seen DSC doing a pretty good job with integration, but don’t know if it could be triggered by IP cams. I just decided that I’m doing the alarm project, then IP cams. Looking forward to make a decision in a couple of weeks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  24. luisrodz

    New DYI guy with new project

    Thank you for your response. I did look at Blue Iris but was thinking about NVR already built. Definitely, good information. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  25. luisrodz

    New DYI guy with new project

    Hi, I've been browsing your forum for a while looking for ideas for my new built house. I did some pre-wiring before the drywall was placed trying to avoid some headaches after moving in. Is one-story house with a bonus room upstairs (does this make it a two-story house?) Well, I was thinking...
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