McFly1955

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McFly1955

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Wed, Dec 15, 2010 12:57 PM Dec 15, 2010 12:57 PM

Anyone here have an alarm system set-up in their house?

Do it yourself or professional (monthly subscription + contract)?

Or just the good ol' shotty?



Now that we have a baby I have been tossing around the idea of getting some type of house alarm....There are kits on Amazon that get decent reviews for a few hundred bucks, or the usual home security companies that charge $30 a month...

Any opinions?

Dec 15, 2010 12:57pm

Thunder70

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Wed, Dec 15, 2010 1:17 PM Dec 15, 2010 1:17 PM

20 ga. by the bed loaded with buckshot and slugs.

Also have an ADT alarm professionally installed. Wife wanted it because I was working nights at the time. Pretty useless now that I am back on days.

Dec 15, 2010 1:17pm

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Wed, Dec 15, 2010 3:41 PM Dec 15, 2010 3:41 PM

We have ADT. I think the install was $300 and the monthly rate for us now is $37/mo. I don't want it but the lady does.

Dec 15, 2010 3:41pm

imex99

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Wed, Dec 15, 2010 4:10 PM Dec 15, 2010 4:10 PM

Free install from brinks but adt bought them. I ended up buying extra keyfob though. I pay by direct debit and get small discount on my home owners insurance.
I pay $28/ month but have been customer for 5 years.

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Dec 15, 2010 4:10pm

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Wed, Dec 15, 2010 4:34 PM Dec 15, 2010 4:34 PM

Also, mine didn't drop my home owners insurance much at all.

Dec 15, 2010 4:34pm

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Wed, Dec 15, 2010 8:22 PM Dec 15, 2010 8:22 PM

Nate;602192 wrote:Also, mine didn't drop my home owners insurance much at all.

Every "little" saving can help!!!!

Dec 15, 2010 8:22pm

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Thu, Dec 16, 2010 1:56 AM Dec 16, 2010 1:56 AM

imex99;602385 wrote:Every "little" saving can help!!!!

Do you save more then you spend on the system?

Dec 16, 2010 1:56am

Go4alOngbOmB

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Thu, Dec 16, 2010 2:08 AM Dec 16, 2010 2:08 AM

I Wear Pants;602690 wrote:Do you save more then you spend on the system?

THIS! If I saved even 5 dollars a month more on my homeowners insurance after installation and monthly, it would be worth it to me, but every company I have gone too and every quote I have gotten doesn't, so I stick to the 12 gauge in the closet method.

Dec 16, 2010 2:08am

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Thu, Dec 16, 2010 8:49 AM Dec 16, 2010 8:49 AM

I think I saved $32 a year on mine by installing it.

Dec 16, 2010 8:49am

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Thu, Dec 16, 2010 9:41 AM Dec 16, 2010 9:41 AM

Go4alOngbOmB;602696 wrote:THIS! If I saved even 5 dollars a month more on my homeowners insurance after installation and monthly, it would be worth it to me, but every company I have gone too and every quote I have gotten doesn't, so I stick to the 12 gauge in the closet method.

How much does the 12 gauge lower your insurance?

Dec 16, 2010 9:41am

tsst_fballfan

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Thu, Dec 16, 2010 11:20 AM Dec 16, 2010 11:20 AM

3 large dogs and a few dozen guns. Good luck to whomever feels it's a good idea to break in!

Dec 16, 2010 11:20am

j_crazy

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Thu, Dec 16, 2010 11:31 AM Dec 16, 2010 11:31 AM

imex99;602173 wrote:Free install from brinks but adt bought them. I ended up buying extra keyfob though. I pay by direct debit and get small discount on my home owners insurance.
I pay $28/ month but have been customer for 5 years.

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same for me, but i didn't get any notice about any changes to my service. I'd like to get some of the things that ADT offers that Broadview didn't.

EDIT:

It makes a little more sense for me to have it than some of you. I work odd schedules sometimes. being gone for work for weeks at a time. Plus I may end up taking a job as a Driller and working 14 on and 14 off or 28 and 28, so it comes in handy.

Dec 16, 2010 11:31am

Go4alOngbOmB

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Thu, Dec 16, 2010 11:53 AM Dec 16, 2010 11:53 AM

Emmett Brown;602799 wrote:How much does the 12 gauge lower your insurance?

It doesn't, but if I'm paying more into a home alarm system than I am getting a break on my homeowners insurance, it isn't worth it to me, which is what I was saying.

Dec 16, 2010 11:53am

tsst_fballfan

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Thu, Dec 16, 2010 12:21 PM Dec 16, 2010 12:21 PM

tsst_fballfan;602870 wrote:3 large dogs and a few dozen guns. Good luck to whomever feels it's a good idea to break in!

Also forgot I post my security system sign in the front yard. Looks like this.

Dec 16, 2010 12:21pm

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Thu, Dec 16, 2010 1:33 PM Dec 16, 2010 1:33 PM

Thunder70;602016 wrote:20 ga. by the bed loaded with buckshot and slugs.

Im a gun owner, a member of the NRA and an avid hunter....I believe in the right to bare arms and protect your family...HOWEVER....If you have children in the house, its essential they understand the dangers of the WEAPON and IMHO its not wise to keep it loaded!!!! Accidents happen.

Dec 16, 2010 1:33pm