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November 27, 2007
The scream and scramble method is not working
Hi everyone-I am hoping you can give me some info as I need a buzzer/intercom system badly. I have searched the archives and haven't gotten a clear answer on who installs these things and how much one of these systems costs. Its a 4 family so I need 3 low tech units for the tenants and 2 higher end units for our space. Currently-we use the scream towards the door and run at it to let folks in and its getting to be a drag and a little dangerous. Also -is it more cost effective to order one of these systems online or better to go through whoever you have installing it. Please send me recs and contact info-good and bad experiences, etc. Thanks!!!
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Any licensed electrician can purchase this at a wholesale electric supplier and perform the installation for you.
Posted by: guest at November 27, 2007 1:19 PM
do you have any recs for what kind of system/ name brand etc?
Posted by: HomeSweetstuy at November 27, 2007 1:26 PM
Antonio Gomez, clever, honest and reasonable (347) 400-0908
Posted by: bergenbabe at November 27, 2007 1:39 PM
home depot sells them.
Posted by: Putnamdenizen at November 27, 2007 2:38 PM
Do not buy it at home depot. Buy one at an electric wholesaler. Obviously home depot sells everything.
Posted by: guest at November 27, 2007 2:59 PM
Its not about buying something at home depot--its about finding a system that will work for the long term, that is unobtrusive and that does not cost a fortune. Its also about finding someone with some expertise to install it-I have spoken to my locksmith and electrician --one gave me a crazy quote and the other gave me a quote but told me that "its not what they do". Most brownstones in brooklyn have some sort of intercom system and I am sure some work better than others---please share which ones you like which ones you don't. Who is the best person to install this sort of thing etc.
Posted by: HomeSweetstuy at November 27, 2007 4:30 PM
where would I find an electric wholesaler ?
Posted by: HomeSweetstuy at November 27, 2007 4:31 PM
Quotes for these are generally crazy, as they are expensive to install.
Posted by: guest at November 27, 2007 6:41 PM
You can use Aiphone which is excellent probably $1200 in material to purchase if you have 5 locations & 2 door stations. Wiring & Install may be as much as another 2 or 3 grand plus patching & painting these things aint cheap Sweety
Posted by: guest at November 27, 2007 6:53 PM
I have the Aiphone system - it's great.
Posted by: guest at November 27, 2007 7:37 PM
6:53 Unfortunately -I have become an expert patcher, sander and painter so all that is going to cost me is time (actually with my new power sander I feel an invincible)--more concerned about the install cost but I would certainly prefer a 2k install to a 3K install. 7:37 thanks for the rec-what kind do you have-I have checked out the aiphone site and they have many many options.
Posted by: HomeSweetstuy at November 27, 2007 8:53 PM
does anyone have a phone system with a card for the intercom? we are thinking about this as a solution; the one intercom system we priced that actually looked decent was way over the top expensive
Posted by: neene at November 27, 2007 11:09 PM
"Obviously home depot has everything." Let me be more specific. I got mine at home depot, it works. It was installed same time as other renos, so electrician (who I don't recommend) installed it then. Ran wires through walls. Wasn't a big deal. Might be harder if you have already closed up walls.
Posted by: Putnamdenizen at November 27, 2007 11:34 PM
Home Depot has everything? Yeah, if you're looking for dirty shelves, clueless employees, and long, frustrating searches for merchandise. Hate that place. Also, it's owned by right-wing nut cases.
On intercomes, this thread is sooo dead-on: Our bedroom is on the top floor in the back, and I hate the mad scramble to get to the door before a delivery guy gives up and leaves. Here's the system we're lusting after:
http://cyrexnetworks.com/user/prod_detail.php?id1=189&catid=4&id=17
Posted by: Rehab at November 28, 2007 8:26 AM
here's the one that got ruled out
http://www.siedleusa.com/
but if you have to have these things on your walls, they are purty
Posted by: neene at November 28, 2007 10:22 AM
They sell a wireless system that apparently works great. It costs about 100 to 150 dollars, and you can install it yourself, won't damage walls or anything like that.
Have a look - maybe even be able to test it and return it if it doesn't work as stated. I am going to get one in my new house (currently being renovated). THey sell them in many places, such as the MoMA store in SoHo.
Enjoy!
Posted by: guest at November 28, 2007 12:14 PM
I have Aiphone KB-3HRD. It's great. No issues. I wish the camera was controllable sideways as well as up-down, and that it had the ability to open the garden door separately from the other entrance. You can also use it as an intercom.
Posted by: guest at November 28, 2007 7:45 PM
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