K
Kurt
My house was completly pre-wired for a security system when it was
built. I am now in the process of installing the hardware and I ran
into a snag. I installed the first of 3 keypads (Ademco 6160) right
where I wanted it by the garage door, but it didn't seem to be getting
any power. When I called the electrical sub that did the work, he said
that he had accidentily ran that keypad wire (CAT5) from the control
box to the utility room, which is about 5 feet away. Rather than run a
new wire to the correct spot, he simply ran a separate piece of wire
from the utility room to where I wanted the keypad. Therefore, the wire
I just connected to the keypad ends in a wall in my utility room, right
next to the wire that runs back to the control box. He said all I had
to do is splice the two together, or "for a fee" he would come do it
for me. I was always under the impression that splicing CAT5 was not
recommended. Can anyone give me some advice on the best course of
action? I really don't want the keypad in the utility room.
built. I am now in the process of installing the hardware and I ran
into a snag. I installed the first of 3 keypads (Ademco 6160) right
where I wanted it by the garage door, but it didn't seem to be getting
any power. When I called the electrical sub that did the work, he said
that he had accidentily ran that keypad wire (CAT5) from the control
box to the utility room, which is about 5 feet away. Rather than run a
new wire to the correct spot, he simply ran a separate piece of wire
from the utility room to where I wanted the keypad. Therefore, the wire
I just connected to the keypad ends in a wall in my utility room, right
next to the wire that runs back to the control box. He said all I had
to do is splice the two together, or "for a fee" he would come do it
for me. I was always under the impression that splicing CAT5 was not
recommended. Can anyone give me some advice on the best course of
action? I really don't want the keypad in the utility room.
