Home Security Systems

[CarGuys]

I am not trying to be negative just getting data from Long Time Residents of our Villages.

This never crossed my mind until two years ago while teaching a Adult Education Class.

When I mentioned my retirement dreams of TV a young Man who used to work for builders in The Villages said " Mr, Forward. I like you Man , You better get your pistol permit and a large Dog and a security system. Welcome to Florida

I said why? Were in a patrolled gated comunity! He explained about the thiefs that stalk the wealth and easy pickings of TV residents.

How easy it is to break into a homes back Lani glass sliders. Peep into windows and see computers jewlery and other items laying out on shelves bedroom dressers etc. He said you just may get a visitor in daylight while your watching TV. And you never know who is wandering around in a uniform pretending to be a lawn guy or pest control person or other?

So all you wise ones! I have my Sinkhole coverage. My Wind and Hurricane Insurance, Total home Flood taken care of- So what are your respected thoughts to this? Are there Home systems that work? Any advise.

And please! No you worry to much Herv responses. I am looking as the Police do- Just the facts please no It's all wonderful hype. Crime is everywhere some places worse than others?

Herv

[gerryann]

I do not believe that security is an issue in TV. That's one of the main reason's to move here. Maybe your friend was referring to other parts of Florida.

[Posh 08]

Traps recommended for those down spout snatching wild dogs. :icon_wink:

[graciegirl]

There are lots of people who carry guns here. They carried guns back home and they are big on that part of the Constitution. I don't think it is necessary is a huge understatement.

Because we are retired, and we do NOT work but move about the community, we are 80,000 eyes and ears watching out for each other. We really don't need guns.

Now this is where the fight begins.

Someone who is good with statistics please post the crime statistics here...which is hard because we are part of a county and Wildwood takes us down a bit. Hawkwind? You are the man...or Bill? Put down your popcorn.

[CarGuys]

I would think neighborhood watch is the best defense. I know when I was looking at homes this July Ruth and I were pulled over at 8.30 in our cart driving thru the model home division.

We explained we were Village Prolerty land owners and w were looking at models before we left the following morning. We were treated like the criminals we were suppose to be. However guess the officer was just doing his job. Were told to get going and get to bed. HA!

For a couple that dirves 75 miles a day in all weather to go to work being scolded by a very young and VERY overweight sheriff for being to far from our property in a cart our late at 8.30 was a weird feeling.

At least we were checked out that was a positive.

[graciegirl]

I would think neighborhood watch is the best defense. I know when I was looking at homes this July Ruth and I were pulled over at 8.30 in our cart driving thru the model home division.

We explained we were Village Prolerty land owners and w were looking at models before we left the following morning. We were treated like the criminals we were suppose to be. However guess the officer was just doing his job. Were told to get going and get to bed. HA!

For a couple that dirves 75 miles a day in all weather to go to work being scolded by a very young and VERY overweight sheriff for being to far from our property in a cart our late at 8.30 was a weird feeling.

At least we were checked out that was a positive.

A lot of us are young and overweight. And Car? You are just kidding about the "treated like a criminal" aren't you? When we were caught entering the unlocked model in our neighborhood, the Villages Watch-er was very polite to us and locked up after us.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Gracie....... :popcorn: Ha-ha!! I don't have any type of statistics for you - sorry!

Herv, I feel the home security system is going to be another one of those things that falls into the "personal preference" category - if it makes you feel better and sleep well at night, then it's probably a worthwhile thing for you to do. Everyone will obviously have their own perspective on and approach to home security.

Personally, the crime rate in TV is lower than in other areas of FL and other parts of the country as well. We just do the normal stuff - deadbolts on the doors, turn off the garage door receiver when we're away (so the remote chance of a stray signal opening the door is eliminated), stop stick in the sliding door track, and make sure all the windows are locked. That's about it for us!

Bill :)

[memason]

Gracie....... :popcorn: Ha-ha!! I don't have any type of statistics for you - sorry!

Herv, I feel the home security system is going to be another one of those things that falls into the "personal preference" category - if it makes you feel better and sleep well at night, then it's probably a worthwhile thing for you to do. Everyone will obviously have their own perspective on and approach to home security.

Personally, the crime rate in TV is lower than in other areas of FL and other parts of the country as well. We just do the normal stuff - deadbolts on the doors, turn off the garage door receiver when we're away (so the remote chance of a stray signal opening the door is eliminated), stop stick in the sliding door track, and make sure all the windows are locked. That's about it for us!

Bill :)


Bill....what's your address again ??? :loco:

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Bill....what's your address again ??? :loco:

Oh....and I forgot - - - I have the front door knob hooked up to 220V when we're away as well.. Come on over, my friend - help yourself!! :1rotfl:

Bill :wave:

[ladydoc]

I would think neighborhood watch is the best defense. I know when I was looking at homes this July Ruth and I were pulled over at 8.30 in our cart driving thru the model home division.

We explained we were Village Prolerty land owners and w were looking at models before we left the following morning. We were treated like the criminals we were suppose to be. However guess the officer was just doing his job. Were told to get going and get to bed. HA!

For a couple that dirves 75 miles a day in all weather to go to work being scolded by a very young and VERY overweight sheriff for being to far from our property in a cart our late at 8.30 was a weird feeling.

At least we were checked out that was a positive.

I would not count on them. We see them once or twice a day AT MOST in our neighborhood. That said, I don't think you need an alarm system. First of all, we had one in NM (lived in a very isolated area) and we had more problems with the system going off and breaking down then it was worth. Your best non lethal defense is a dog. A dog who will bark at people coming on the property. My 12 pound mini dauchshund sounds like a 100 pound shephard ( I know...I have had 100 pound shepherds). Thieves will take the course of least resisitance. The houses here are pretty close together and open to view at all times. BTW-was the comment about the sheriff being overweight necessary? Did that have some meaning to you? Just curious....

[Happinow]

We will be getting an alarm system just be be extra safe. I believe that if you have taken every measure to protect yourself and someone invades your privacy then you can't say "I shoulda". But if you don't cover all of your bases, it's too late to do it afterwards. No woulda, shoulda, coulda's for us! Just my personal opinion. I do believe that TV is very safe!

[Jim Straz]

I am not trying to be negative just getting data from Long Time Residents of our Villages.

This never crossed my mind until two years ago while teaching a Adult Education Class.

When I mentioned my retirement dreams of TV a young Man who used to work for builders in The Villages said " Mr, Forward. I like you Man , You better get your pistol permit and a large Dog and a security system. Welcome to Florida

I said why? Were in a patrolled gated comunity! He explained about the thiefs that stalk the wealth and easy pickings of TV residents.

How easy it is to break into a homes back Lani glass sliders. Peep into windows and see computers jewlery and other items laying out on shelves bedroom dressers etc. He said you just may get a visitor in daylight while your watching TV. And you never know who is wandering around in a uniform pretending to be a lawn guy or pest control person or other?

So all you wise ones! I have my Sinkhole coverage. My Wind and Hurricane Insurance, Total home Flood taken care of- So what are your respected thoughts to this? Are there Home systems that work? Any advise.

And please! No you worry to much Herv responses. I am looking as the Police do- Just the facts please no It's all wonderful hype. Crime is everywhere some places worse than others?

Herv
Hey neighbor! I think if there's a Psychologist that reads this forum he'll be sending you a Christmas card and want to see you at least twice a week for a while.

[downeaster]

We had a a monitored alarm system in our home prior to moving to The Villages. The only time it was activated was when I set it off by accident. The alarm company called me twenty minutes later to see if I had been murdered in my bed. Don't feel it is needed here. We keep doors and windows locked. We keep nothing in our home worth stealing.

However, peace of mind can be an important factor in the decision. Like someone has already stated, it is a personal thing.

[The Shadow]

When I lived up north I lived in a neighborhood where B&E’s were not a concern. Then I became a victim then I said that can never happen again but it did. After I got robbed a second time I sat down with the police and discussed the best and most effective design for a burglar alarm system. I then implemented the design. When I moved to FL I do not remember which came first cable TV or burglar alarm. Last week for one night, because of a maintenance issue (back up battery) I could not set the alarm which resulted in a restless nights sleep. My alarm includes a day alarm, an alarm sounds in the house if a screen door is opened or a beam across my garage door is broken. I am free to open my house and enjoy the fresh air without fear of a surprise. Break my boundaries, well you know the rest.

The police told me the last thing is an alarm that dials the phone. You need sirens and flashing lights. A monitor service is not money well spent.

It’s just one more insurance.

[ladydoc]

Hey neighbor! I think if there's a Physiologist that reads this forum he'll be sending you a Christmas card and want to see you at least twice a week for a while.

Did you mean a psychologist? His concerns are not paranoid...they are valid concerns. We each react to them in different ways.

[Jim Straz]

Did you mean a psychologist? His concerns are not paranoid...they are valid concerns. We each react to them in different ways.
Thank you for letting me correct the spelling. I talk with Herv all the time and it's just a bit of humor. Have a nice Holiday.

[rjm1cc]

You might contact the local police departments and see if they subscribe to a service that lets them send out community announcements. Up north my police department does and they post all the crime (and non crime) activity, sometimes with videos from security cameras, so you have an idea of what problems are in your area. The announcements have helped find the bad guys.

[ladydoc]

Thank you for letting me correct the spelling. I talk with Herv all the time and it's just a bit of humor. Have a nice Holiday.

Hi Jim--I did not know you were just a funning him. You have a great Holiday as well. Our first in Florida and we could not be more excited!

[CarGuys]

A lot of us are young and overweight. And Car? You are just kidding about the "treated like a criminal" aren't you? When we were caught entering the unlocked model in our neighborhood, the Villages Watch-er was very polite to us and locked up after us.

Gracie Honest we were almost arrested! If was VERY uncomfortable. It was not neighbor watch those nice people at the gate told us we could go in and take one last peek. We never got out of our cart!

It was a white Sheriff Car and he was not very happy with us. I'm not makeing this up. I had Village Id and a Village Rental Cart and my CYV Rental address and he was thinking we were going to be stealing appliances out of the model homes!

All we were doing was looking at outside doors and the lights. You can call Ruth on this. Her and ole Herv were s----n- bricks. About the second time I hear I'm hear to defend the citizens of this county against criminals I figured Bubba was smelling a Yankee and taking us down.

That said. We have moved on. You have to be in your home locked down doors shut and in Bed by 9.00 oclock or face the wrath of the local sheriff.

He told us " You all get on home now you should not be out this late! " Wow 8:45 curfew- Maybe he was worried about muggers?

Then he followed us until we hit the Car path.

[graciegirl]

Gracie Honest we were almost arrested! If was VERY uncomfortable. It was not neighbor watch those nice people at the gate told us we could go in and take one last peek. We never got out of our cart!

It was a white Sheriff Car and he was not very happy with us. I'm not makeing this up. I had Village Id and a Village Rental Cart and my CYV Rental address and he was thinking we were going to be stealing appliances out of the model homes!

All we were doing was looking at outside doors and the lights. You can call Ruth on this. Her and ole Herv were s----n- bricks. About the second time I hear I'm hear to defend the citizens of this county against criminals I figured Bubba was smelling a Yankee and taking us down.

That said. We have moved on. You have to be in your home locked down doors shut and in Bed by 9.00 oclock or face the wrath of the local sheriff.

He told us " You all get on home now you should not be out this late! " Wow 8:45 curfew- Maybe he was worried about muggers?

Then he followed us until we hit the Car path.

Well Car, You can't have it both ways. I think you look a little suspicious. Not Ruthie, but maybe you could shave your moustache.......Just sayin'.:evil6:

[CarGuys]

Yes Mom! I'll go shave! Gracie he made her cry. A nice day of just buying a lot and felling pretty good was dashed. And that makes any self respecting man come to fighting words.

Now enough of this off topic and back to the topic of Home security.

I'm liking the idea of motion lights. Without the bills of a monitered system.

What does something like that cost? When we were looking at pre-owned I saw many homes that had a security panel in them.

It was sold as a bonus. And yes I did have a old system in a previous life that everything from the wind, flashing light, the kids Canary or that terrorist called Rosa the Schnauzer set off!

Police were not happy with the false calls so we just turned it off, Now what good was that? Maybe new systems people have are of a modern design?

And Jim- I know you Love me Man! But that will get Pturner going on me again! :laugh:

[Trish Crocker]

Gracie Honest we were almost arrested! If was VERY uncomfortable. It was not neighbor watch those nice people at the gate told us we could go in and take one last peek. We never got out of our cart!

It was a white Sheriff Car and he was not very happy with us. I'm not makeing this up. I had Village Id and a Village Rental Cart and my CYV Rental address and he was thinking we were going to be stealing appliances out of the model homes!

All we were doing was looking at outside doors and the lights. You can call Ruth on this. Her and ole Herv were s----n- bricks. About the second time I hear I'm hear to defend the citizens of this county against criminals I figured Bubba was smelling a Yankee and taking us down.

That said. We have moved on. You have to be in your home locked down doors shut and in Bed by 9.00 oclock or face the wrath of the local sheriff.

He told us " You all get on home now you should not be out this late! " Wow 8:45 curfew- Maybe he was worried about muggers?

Then he followed us until we hit the Car path.

I'm not sure Herv, but maybe it was the trailer and dolly you were towing with the golf cart...:)

[CarGuys]

I'm not sure Herv, but maybe it was the trailer and dolly you were towing with the golf cart...:)

Oh you busted me again Trish! The stolen lawn mower trailer hooked to the cart was a dead give away right?

[RayinPenn]

The older I get the more I appreciate my alarm. We lockup every night and my labradoodle is large. I'm told that dogs are better then alarms. The only problems have been alarm battery needs replacement every few years and if the power is out for an extended period the low power battery alert wakes you up and scares you to death.

It helps if you are friendly with the neighbors they can be an extended set of eyes and ears. If something looks fishy call the police.

[graciegirl]

So far I personally, and my two or three friends haven't seen ANYTHING fishy in either of our neighborhoods, but people walking dogs. In our house in Hadley we backed to the Odell rec center where anyone could park their car in the rec center, break our back windows and make off with any of our second hand furniture or our pretty new furniture or our plants or my costume jewelry or my clothing or Sweeties golf shirts in the time that we were snowbirding up North. HOWEVER our neighbors watched and stopped any breakins about to happen, in fact they didn't see any.

After reading a bunch of stuff on this forum, and all but a couple of instances* turned out to be rumors, we had some wiring in the back for motion activated lights and they came on when the wind blew the trees and were very helpful when we returned from potlucks at the rec center. It cost us a couple of hundred dollars to do that

I have seen canons and canon balls in some of the front yards in the historic part.

* In the very few robberies that have happened, the police have a very good record of catching the culprits.
In fact the cop who caught 'em may be the very chubby, grumpy one that made Car's wife Ruthie cry.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Herv - Were there signs posted re: no traffic allowed, etc. at the entrance to the area? They get pretty picky about that, especially "after hours" in the construction areas.

Bill :)

[CarGuys]

We learned our lesson the hard way.

I am sorry for the people that lost their property. Terrible at Christmas Time.

Locking the doors behind us is the best advise.

Jim's your Cat should do the trick. It is like 150 lbs right? Don't your think the Zoo will miss it?

I was thinking of a Security Guard Alligator!

[graciegirl]

We learned our lesson the hard way.

I am sorry for the people that lost their property. Terrible at Christmas Time.

Locking the doors behind us is the best advise.

Jim's your Cat should do the trick. It is like 150 lbs right? Don't your think the Zoo will miss it?

I was thinking of a Security Guard Alligator!

You'll be o.k. Car. Just don't shave the moustache.

Scary.

[Bogie Shooter]

I would not count on them. We see them once or twice a day AT MOST in our neighborhood. That said, I don't think you need an alarm system. First of all, we had one in NM (lived in a very isolated area) and we had more problems with the system going off and breaking down then it was worth. Your best non lethal defense is a dog. A dog who will bark at people coming on the property. My 12 pound mini dauchshund sounds like a 100 pound shephard ( I know...I have had 100 pound shepherds). Thieves will take the course of least resisitance. The houses here are pretty close together and open to view at all times. BTW-was the comment about the sheriff being overweight necessary? Did that have some meaning to you? Just curious....

Wasn't really necessary since most of them are.

[skyguy79]

We had a Time Warner Security system installed in our home for my father before he died and we kept it when we moved in. We never had any problems, but my parents had two breakings going back a number of years ago pre alarm. We found that we rarely activated the alarm while we were home and only did so when leaving the house for an extended period of time... like when we came down to close on our TV home.

My wife just yesterday asked if I think we should get a system (probably with reading this thread) and... well... I'm not gonna tell anyone what we decided! LoL

Also someone mentioned that they see Neighbor Watch only a few times a day. I've seen them go by more frequently than that. Just this morning I saw one go buy and within seconds saw another go buy. That made me feel guilty without doing anything wrong for a minute, but then I figured that it was just Fumar sending them to check and see if we had three dogs! :doggie::doggie::doggie: :laugh:

[The Shadow]

You got to love neighborhood watch. Back in 1975 up north, I was out in my front yard and the guy across the street walked over and told me someone had been in my vehicle about four hours before. I reciprocated by never telling him his wife had male visitors when he was out of town.

[Larry Wilson]

Good one!

[Dirigo]

When I lived up north I lived in a neighborhood where B&E’s were not a concern. Then I became a victim then I said that can never happen again but it did. After I got robbed a second time I sat down with the police and discussed the best and most effective design for a burglar alarm system. I then implemented the design. When I moved to FL I do not remember which came first cable TV or burglar alarm. Last week for one night, because of a maintenance issue (back up battery) I could not set the alarm which resulted in a restless nights sleep. My alarm includes a day alarm, an alarm sounds in the house if a screen door is opened or a beam across my garage door is broken. I am free to open my house and enjoy the fresh air without fear of a surprise. Break my boundaries, well you know the rest.

The police told me the last thing is an alarm that dials the phone. You need sirens and flashing lights. A monitor service is not money well spent.

It’s just one more insurance.

May we know the brand and model of alarm you use please? There is nothing like learning from someone trusts their system.

[angiefox10]

to guard my house. It was a little more than I thought I should pay but I think when word gets out we'll be a relatively crime free neighborhood.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff129/Angiefox10/cid_95A8703FCDBB4E0BBD1EA1660C1A4595BuzzPC.jpg

[The Shadow]

May we know the brand and model of alarm you use please? There is nothing like learning from someone trusts their system.

I can not give you exactly what you are looking for because…..
I took the information I acquired from the police and designed my first system up north, when I moved to FL I was so pleased with my first creation I more or less used the same components I had good luck with up north. Understand this is my design and I installed it so I do not have a person to refer you to now the bad news all my components were purchased at Radio Shack and it is all hard wired thru the attic today I do not think Radio Shack sells any thing for alarms.

About two years ago a friend of mine was robbed and asked for my advice that is when I discovered alarms are for the most part wireless these days. What is hard wired then and I think now is from the key pad just inside the front door (I also have one in the bedroom) that shares a wall with a closet and in the closet is junction box that you wire thur the wall then in the closet run wires to a siren in the overhang behind the holey stuff and to a strobe light visible in a peak or overhang. He does not have any beams but I think they are hard wired also. Motion detectors, door & window switches, glass brakeage device are wireless and battery operated.

I will give you a web sight where you can buy hardware and a handy man that installs phone stuff and cable stuff could install it.

This is not the web we used, the one we used is not responding so this one is just a place to start looking check out Amazon also.

http://www.alarmsystemstore.com/DSC-...kages-s/10.htm

[CarGuys]

Does Comcast do whole home systems like Time Warner? Maybe as part of a TV Net package?

Being able to turn on lights etc remote from your phone is pretty cool.

H

[skyguy79]

Does Comcast do whole home systems like Time Warner? Maybe as part of a TV Net package?

Being able to turn on lights etc remote from your phone is pretty cool.

HYes, but it's not yet available at zip code 32162. You can enter your email address, via "Check Availability" at the following address to find out when it will become available! http://www.comcast.com/homesecurity/.

[quirky3]

to guard my house. It was a little more than I thought I should pay but I think when word gets out we'll be a relatively crime free neighborhood.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff129/Angiefox10/cid_95A8703FCDBB4E0BBD1EA1660C1A4595BuzzPC.jpg

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[texasfal]

We have an alarm system. The Villages is a "gated community" but all you have to do to get into the gates is push the button. Also, we live about 4 blocks from where the murder happened a couple of years ago, and for a while we were all advised to stay in our homes because the bad guys were out there. Also, I'm married to a former crime prevention officer and an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of .....

[skyguy79]

to guard my house. It was a little more than I thought I should pay but I think when word gets out we'll be a relatively crime free neighborhood.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff129/Angiefox10/cid_95A8703FCDBB4E0BBD1EA1660C1A4595BuzzPC.jpg

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:NOT FUNNY Quriky!!!
The canine sniper was not properly trained. You'll notice that it's paw is not on the trigger ready to shoot! http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e303/MySpotToo/EmoteLOL2.gif
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e303/MySpotToo/Kidding.gif

[2BNTV]

to guard my house. It was a little more than I thought I should pay but I think when word gets out we'll be a relatively crime free neighborhood.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff129/Angiefox10/cid_95A8703FCDBB4E0BBD1EA1660C1A4595BuzzPC.jpg

Hilarious. :1rotfl : :1rotfl; :1rotfl:

Seriously. My cousin in upastate New York was robbed and jewerly was taken. The thieves broke in through a sliding glass door. His girls, (little at the time) were traumatized and he felt a sense of being violated.

Condolences to anyone who has had this happen to them.

[lightworker888]

Just thought I would recount our experience when we were locked and our contractor who happened to be working on our enclosed lanai, just lifted the locked sliding door out of the track and got us in. After that my husband tried it and was able to lift it so needless to say, we put in a bar in the bottom track to hold the door in place so it couldn't be moved. It was scary to realize how easy it was to get in through the sliders even when they were locked. We don't feel an alarm system is necessary, but we do lock our doors when we leave and at night. I saw a bar that goes across the sliding door but it looked too obtrusive to the view for me so we opted for a good thick stop stick. We are in a CYV so our great neighbours are always on the lookout for unusual behaviour around the 'hood.


LW888

[dillywho]

Just thought I would recount our experience when we were locked and our contractor who happened to be working on our enclosed lanai, just lifted the locked sliding door out of the track and got us in. After that my husband tried it and was able to lift it so needless to say, we put in a bar in the bottom track to hold the door in place so it couldn't be moved. It was scary to realize how easy it was to get in through the sliders even when they were locked. We don't feel an alarm system is necessary, but we do lock our doors when we leave and at night. I saw a bar that goes across the sliding door but it looked too obtrusive to the view for me so we opted for a good thick stop stick. We are in a CYV so our great neighbours are always on the lookout for unusual behaviour around the 'hood.


LW888

One of the suggestions offered by the Sheriff's Office (Sumter) is to place a dowel in the track above the sliding door. The dowel will ride on the top when the door is opening or closing, but it is impossible for the door to be lifted out. He showed us that with a bar in the lower track the slider could still be lifted out even though it would not move (slide). He had numerous other suggestions as well and the inspection is free. You just have to call and set up an appointment for them to come out.

[lightworker888]

We will reposition ours when we get down in February. Always something new and/or improved. Love it!


LW888

[CarGuys]

Seriously

Even with a lock the doors can be lifted up and out! OMG What are they installing for the $$$ we pay?

I just went over to the Sliding Glass Doors in our Rental home here in Cortland NY. No way can I budge or lift them up and out.

Wow I better go over this on our final home closing walk thru!

And I mean Walk through Literally?

[skyguy79]

Seriously

Even with a lock the doors can be lifted up and out! OMG What are they installing for the $$$ we pay?

I just went over to the Sliding Glass Doors in our Rental home here in Cortland NY. No way can I budge or lift them up and out.

Wow I better go over this on our final home closing walk thru!

And I mean Walk through Literally?I would guess that it's cheap products to control cost and maximize profits. I have a problem with one of our windows with a film buildup between panes where a film is building up. The service guy, from the window co. that made the installation, came yesterday and informed me that there's a leak in the seal. Gonna cost me around $120 something to have just one pane replaced.

The buildup was there long before I purchased the home. Too bad the previous owner couldn't have bothered while it was still under warantee! I have a feeling it was covered while they still owned the home from questions I was asked by the WC.

Also the only way to get to the outside of the window to clean them is to actually go outside and remove the screen. They can only be removed from the outside and not the inside. Whatever happened to the swing in easy clean windows that have been out there for a whole lot of years? In my opinion they're cheaply made! :ohdear:

[CarGuys]

I Love that feature. Have them here.

I noticed they are not installed in our new home. Maybe it's a Huricane wind standard. The latchs may fail and blow in?

Or is this click your heals Dorthy?

[Figmo Bohica]

HOW TO INSTALL A SOUTHERN HOME SECURITY SYSTEM...

1. Go to a secondhand store and buy a pair of men's used, size 14-16 work boots.
2. Place them on your front porch, along with a copy of Guns & Ammo Magazine.
3. Put a few giant dog dishes next to the boots and magazines. *
4. Leave a note on your door that reads:

Bubba, Big'un, Duke, Slim, & I went for more ammo and beer. Back in an hour. Don't mess with the dogs - they attacked the mailman this morning and messed him up bad. I don't think Killer took part, but it was hard to tell from all the blood. Anyway, I locked all four of 'em in the house. Better wait outside.


I have all these items for rent for a reasonable monthly rate. LOL

[Tom Hannon]

HOW TO INSTALL A SOUTHERN HOME SECURITY SYSTEM...

1. Go to a secondhand store and buy a pair of men's used, size 14-16 work boots.
2. Place them on your front porch, along with a copy of Guns & Ammo Magazine.
3. Put a few giant dog dishes next to the boots and magazines. *
4. Leave a note on your door that reads:

Bubba, Big'un, Duke, Slim, & I went for more ammo and beer. Back in an hour. Don't mess with the dogs - they attacked the mailman this morning and messed him up bad. I don't think Killer took part, but it was hard to tell from all the blood. Anyway, I locked all four of 'em in the house. Better wait outside.


I have all these items for rent for a reasonable monthly rate. LOL

When a crook is in doubt, he will try a different house. I like Figmo's note. If I was a bad guy, I'd think twice before entering.

[CarGuys]

I agree Tom,

I hope you Guys won't be labeled paranoid and afraid. Haaa So Guns and Ammo and Work boots are more of a Deterrent than Mandals flip flops and Better Homes and Gardens

I like the home protected by Glock sticker. Of keep honking I'm reloading

[graciegirl]

I agree Tom,

I hope you Guys won't be labeled paranoid and afraid. Haaa So Guns and Ammo and Work boots are more of a Deterrent than Mandals flip flops and Better Homes and Gardens

I like the home protected by Glock sticker. Of keep honking I'm reloading

Figmo is well protected. He has a gun and a wife who is a psychologist.

He has no need to fear.

[lightworker888]

In our last house up north, we had the same problem with a broken seal. I found a guy who did a process that resealed the window for less than a replacement. If you google "foggy window repair Florida" you can get some links to services that do that. Our was called Dr. Window but I don't know if that is down in Florida. Good Luck. It is a real nuisance when those seals break.

LW888

[2BNTV]

I have sliding type windows here in CT. I have wooded dowels, (bars), that prevent the windows being opened. I also have a security system that makes a lot of noise when triggered. Front and back doors are deadbolt type locks.

Do locksmiths install deadbolt type locks in TV?

[Happinow]

Does anyone know....if we bring a security system from our current home to TV, can any system be installed in a home and monitored or would it have to be one from a security place down there? We hate to just leave the system we have....it was expensive!! Thanks.

[skyguy79]

In our last house up north, we had the same problem with a broken seal. I found a guy who did a process that resealed the window for less than a replacement. If you google "foggy window repair Florida" you can get some links to services that do that. Our was called Dr. Window but I don't know if that is down in Florida. Good Luck. It is a real nuisance when those seals break.

LW888Thanks for the advice. Just fixing the seal though won't solve the problem of the cleaning the cloudy residue between the two panes, probably caused by mucho condensation over a long period of time.

[lightworker888]

We too had residue and it got all cleared out. Don't quite understand how, but it was all gone and clear when he finished. It was probably about at least 5 years of stuff or more. We just lived with it until it was time to sell!

LW888

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Does anyone know....if we bring a security system from our current home to TV, can any system be installed in a home and monitored or would it have to be one from a security place down there? We hate to just leave the system we have....it was expensive!! Thanks.

Can you de-install a security system and re-install it in another home? Yes. Will you be able to find a company willing to do that? Most likely not. I'd have to think that most companies won't want to undertake installing an old/used system when they won't be able to guarantee that it already performed properly prior to someone else removing it. Then there's always the DIY option!! :)

Best bet would be to start with a new system bought and installed locally that will come with a warranty since its new. Check prices not only on the system and the install but also the monthly on-going cost for the monitoring service. Some places pull you in with the low price of the system......but they make it up with higher monitoring fees.

Bill :)

[Happinow]

Can you de-install a security system and re-install it in another home? Yes. Will you be able to find a company willing to do that? Most likely not. I'd have to think that most companies won't want to undertake installing an old/used system when they won't be able to guarantee that it already performed properly prior to someone else removing it. Then there's always the DIY option!! :)

Best bet would be to start with a new system bought and installed locally that will come with a warranty since its new. Check prices not only on the system and the install but also the monthly on-going cost for the monitoring service. Some places pull you in with the low price of the system......but they make it up with higher monitoring fees.

Bill :)

Thanks. That makes sense. They are going to want to guarantee their system not a used one. A good thought though.

[cquick]

There's only one problem with home security systems.....you can't leave your your windows and doors open to catch the lovely spring, winter and fall breezes.....now in the summer, you gotta close up the windows anyway.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

There's only one problem with home security systems.....you can't leave your your windows and doors open to catch the lovely spring, winter and fall breezes.....now in the summer, you gotta close up the windows anyway.

Some options:

- If you have double hung windows and have magnetic contact switches protecting them, you can place the another "half" of the switch how ever much higher you'd like to have the window open - raise the window to the point that the "half" on the window aligns with it and you're good to go! But it does make it awfully easy for someone to get in given that the windows aren't latched.

- Eliminate contacts on the doors and windows and use motion sensors that are confined to areas that will just cover the windows and doors. This would be kinda tricky to execute - it would depend on the sensitivity of the sensors, the location of the doors/windows and motion sensors, and the proximity of any normal in-house activity when the system is armed.

Just some thoughts..... :D

Bill :)

[Figmo Bohica]

Some options:

- If you have double hung windows and have magnetic contact switches protecting them, you can place the another "half" of the switch how ever much higher you'd like to have the window open - raise the window to the point that the "half" on the window aligns with it and you're good to go! But it does make it awfully easy for someone to get in given that the windows aren't latched.

- Eliminate contacts on the doors and windows and use motion sensors that are confined to areas that will just cover the windows and doors. This would be kinda tricky to execute - it would depend on the sensitivity of the sensors, the location of the doors/windows and motion sensors, and the proximity of any normal in-house activity when the system is armed.

Just some thoughts..... :D


Bill :)

Actually you can place the magnetic switch anyplace you want along with the one when the window is closed. That way you can open the window to the second switch and if it is moved the alarm goes off.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Figmo, you did a better job of stating what I was trying to say! :D Thanks!

Bill :)