georgahti Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 Is it? It wasn't meant to be, just that a lot of engineers that I speak to don't have a lot of exposure to really early stuff and many of them do show an interest in how the early security systems influenced the stuff we use today. for me the story was interesting. but did you know that only now they are renewing those "private lines" here?
lawandorder Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 for me the story was interesting. but did you know that only now they are renewing those "private lines" here? No I had no idea! The major downside to private wire was always the cost, renting a pair of wires from BT would cost a fortune I would imagine, I know it used to.
james.wilson Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 Is it? It wasn't meant to be, just that a lot of engineers that I speak to don't have a lot of exposure to really early stuff and many of them do show an interest in how the early security systems influenced the stuff we use today. yeah it was kind of, dont get me wrong i didnt take offence if thats what your thinking. I assume mine didnt cause you any. however i havnt seen the above, but i do know the theory. ie private wires, 999 disc diallers. But as i said i aint actually seen any of the really old stuff. securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount.
lawandorder Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 yeah it was kind of, dont get me wrong i didnt take offence if thats what your thinking. I assume mine didnt cause you any.however i havnt seen the above, but i do know the theory. ie private wires, 999 disc diallers. But as i said i aint actually seen any of the really old stuff. Well I suppose anything is "suck eggs" if you already know how it works but the post wasn't aimed specifically at you or even at any engineer with your knowledge and experince, it was aimed more at the relative newcomer to the industry who is keen to learn a bit of history.
james.wilson Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 Well I suppose anything is "suck eggs" if you already know how it works but the post wasn't aimed specifically at you or even at any engineer with your knowledge and experince, it was aimed more at the relative newcomer to the industry who is keen to learn a bit of history. ok sorry my bad. James securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount.
lawandorder Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 ok sorry my bad. James No James it was actually my bad, I accidentally quoted you in my post re: private wires etc so it must have come across as very patronising! It wasn't intentional, I must get out of the habit of quoting people unless I am posting directly in response to their post. Sorry mate!
james.wilson Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 No James it was actually my bad, I accidentally quoted you in my post re: private wires etc so it must have come across as very patronising!It wasn't intentional, I must get out of the habit of quoting people unless I am posting directly in response to their post. Sorry mate! no worries mate lol ill get ya later lol securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount.
lawandorder Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 no worries mate lolill get ya later lol You probably will! I do get a bit carried away sometimes, I think it's because I miss the industry so much, I spent the best days of my working life in security and to be honest I would probably still be doing it if things had panned out a bit differently.
georgahti Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 No I had no idea!The major downside to private wire was always the cost, renting a pair of wires from BT would cost a fortune I would imagine, I know it used to. i've got no idea how much BT charged for them but here the cost was approximately from
EB2 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Posted March 11, 2009 Hi again, guys thanks for the trip down memory lane it sounds like it was fun in the good old days however, I,m just looking to replace the panel and add keypad to the existing cables etc and change some sensors, any recomendations on a farly easy DIY fit panel that would do the job, and bring it into the 21st century :!: EB2
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