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    Help with an install.

    Thank again tangent for your valuable input. Electrical already installed the smoke detector boxes according to code. Plumbers are done their work so I'll keep a lookout. I have 5e UTP so I'll run that behind the panels for redundancy. They recommended some plunger and roller switches. What is...
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    Help with an install.

    I pleaded until the very last minute to the home owner to consider another security solution but he was still adamant about staying with ADT. So anyways, the ADT techs are coming out tomorrow to install the system. I will be there the entire time while they work. Do you guys have any pointers on...
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    Help with an install.

    Thank you tangent and everyone else who has helped and given valuable suggestions. So I did order those 2 Dahua turrets from Andy that I thought would work for this install (2.8mm and 4mm). Obviously it would've been ideal to get the varifocal 8MP cameras but that was over budget. I temporarily...
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    Help with an install.

    I agree and that's why I had the side cameras in the center looking at each other but then the main entrance camera is in a corner, if anyone is going to it, it will capture them so I didn't think I would need redundancy there.
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    Help with an install.

    Hey, thanks for the input. Just a couple of questions/thoughts. For the side of the property, you don't think it's better to put the cameras in the center of the building? The corners are blind spots and if the cameras are mounted low, somebody can easily come and move/break them. Also some of...
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    Help with an install.

    Yea, again, I agree the camera location are a bit high but that seems the most reasonable considering the materials being used on the exterior. There are stones up until the windows, a 12" limestone strip running the perimeter of the house sitting above the top of the windows and brick above...
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    Help with an install.

    Thanks for all the feedback guys. It has really helped me so far. As far as security system, the owner told me they would like to still go with ADT at their own risk. At this point, I would rather go with their wishes than to try to convince them otherwise (which I have tried multiple times...
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    Help with an install.

    Hey Sorry, been a bit busy but here is the schematic of where I am thinking of placing the cameras. I am planning on using the Dahua IPC-HDW4831EM-ASE cameras with Blue Iris.
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    Help with an install.

    Pretty unrelated but why didnt he want to drill thru the stone and fish the wire directly into the house?
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    Help with an install.

    So I visited ADT office today to look at their new command system. Just wanted to see the controller. It's a Honeywell controller with built in wireless antenna for their wireless sensors and touch panels. It also has wired pins if you wanted to go wired (what im planning to go with). They also...
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    Help with an install.

    Yea Control4 seemed to be the cheapest of the premium ha options and they quoted 4x of what my install is costing. The house is getting a bit expensive for the homeowner so hes trying to go for the cheapest options at this point. lol ok ok, I get you guys are not fans of ADT. Can someone please...
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    Help with an install.

    I respect your level of experience and knowledge. I understand I don't have much time to research and learn about the different security systems out there, which is why I came here. All im trying to accomplish for this homeowner is to give him the ability of controlling all his home automation...
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    Help with an install.

    Seriously guys, if you're here just to criticize me instead of offering good advice, then please go waste someone else's time because clearly you have a lot of it! I came here to learn about camera systems because I dont have much experience with them. Im not sure how wondering what I was...
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    Help with an install.

    Lol, yup got all the product info and went over all details of the location of all the proposed sensors. They said their new command system is nothing like their previous systems of the past. If you have experience with it, by all means, please give your input. They assured their hardwired...
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    Help with an install.

    The home owner claims to be tech savvy enough to recommend most of the things I'm putting in. I told him cat6 or even a quality cat5e would be sufficient for his needs but he just wanted cat7. I also recommended running unterminated fiber but it was too expensive for him and unnecessary at this...
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    Help with an install.

    That's not true because I just got a quote for a complete hardwired system. But come to think of it, not sure why he kept saying the sensors are z-wave since that's a wireless technology. I'll confirm with him about the wired portion; maybe it's a hybrid sensor?
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    Help with an install.

    So actually I am the AV guy and am doing most of the structured wiring in this house. I even told the ADT guy that I can wire all of their stuff, too, and he seemed on board. They apparently just came out with their latest system, the Command line. It has a really nice touch screen control panel...
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    Help with an install.

    Lol unfortunately the owner has had ADT in his previous properties and some businesses for many years and he's happy with them so its most likely getting ADT. I'll see if I can get Brinks...unless anyone knows of a better company that services metro detroit area.
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    Help with an install.

    Thank you for your honest, and blunt, input, lol. You're right I am a complete noob when it comes to cameras. I mostly work and install computer systems. I had ADT come out and look at the property. I'm having them install their hardwired system with all the door/window sensors and motion...
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    Help with an install.

    Oh, in terms of security...yea I'll talk to him about that in more depth. Any good secure options for video doorbells?
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    Help with an install.

    Actually I wasn't familiar with the turret style as its not something I mainly do but I'll look into it. Dude this is amazing! Thank you. I will do it tomorrow
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    Help with an install.

    I completely agree with you guys that its too high up to realistically expect to ID anyone. But having soffits that high up, where else can I place them except them looking really unattractive if mounted on the wall lower down
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    Help with an install.

    I think he'll be fine with turret style, too. Can these be mounted on the wall vertically and pointed towards the desired field?
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    Help with an install.

    Why do you say that? The AP would be 10ft away from it
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    Help with an install.

    Hey everyone, As mentioned in my intro post, I am currently working on a new build where I am running structured wiring. This is a larger property, about 9000sq ft with an in-home half court gymnasium. This is an ICF construction. I am running Mediabridge cat7 cablefor all TVs, Unifi APs, and...
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    Hello from Michigan!

    Hey everyone, my name is Uno. I've followed some discussions here and decided to sign up to give whatever input I can give and learn from more advance users. I've been in the IT industry for a couple of years. Mostly basic computer and design stuff. Currently wiring a new property with cat7...
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