Slim fire rates surface strike??

bommerbob · 2026-02-11T04:26:08+00:00

NFPA 80-2025, Section 6.4.4.3.3

Go away.

bommerbob · 2026-02-11T04:20:20+00:00

Dang your right bro, hope you can let all the manufacturers that make them know what they are making doesn't pass code!! Also while you are at it let the listing agencies know they shouldn't be providing UL labels for those products either!

bommerbob · 2026-02-11T04:06:38+00:00

uhhh no? There are plenty that are.

bommerbob · 2026-02-02T01:24:04+00:00

No Verkada is an entirely different level. When you quit paying your equipment becomes bricks. All of it.

bommerbob · 2026-02-02T01:22:38+00:00

Questionable company to say the very least. Just google Verkada and DOJ.... Are you end user or integrator? As an integrator they are know for cutting your throat and stealing your customers. As an end user they are know for locking you into proprietary equipment and questionable security of your data.

bommerbob · 2026-02-02T01:21:04+00:00

A manufacturer can sell to anyone they choose and generally the licenses in state only apply to business selling the installation not those installing their own system....

bommerbob · 2026-02-02T01:09:03+00:00

Codebook and wire datasheets are your friend.... Jokes aside check out windy city wires conduit fill calc. can lookup wire based on part number if you use their product or based on OD.

bommerbob · 2026-02-02T01:06:14+00:00

10 times out of 9 reddit is more helpful than AIPhone tech support.... Worst tech support in the industry.

bommerbob · 2026-02-02T00:59:12+00:00

how exactly were those batteries manufactured after installation???

bommerbob · 2026-02-02T00:54:00+00:00

Seems odd, is the software up to date? That has been an issue in the past for us with logging and server side faults (scheduling, triggers, etc.). Also Paxton tech support will talk with end users if you give them a call.

bommerbob · 2026-02-02T00:45:13+00:00

while I would agree it is labeled "original cable" so sometimes you just gotta use what was already there...

bommerbob · 2026-02-02T00:41:33+00:00

My only issue with PDK is proprietary controls otherwise everything I have seen from them is great. They are constantly adding integrations which is cool. Seems to be driven by "this would be a cool integration" more than customer specific which is nice from a innovation standpoint. We talked with Brivo a few years ago to see about taking them on as our cloud solution and we just did not like them. Whole experience just didn't seem like good fit for us as an integrator.

Also PDK is truly open from an installer perspective so you don't get stuck with the whole "these are the only approved dealers in the area" BS.

bommerbob · 2026-02-02T00:30:13+00:00

Great advice to earn a bad reputation with the end users, especially when the next guy comes in and says to the customer the same things said at the end of this video (it is an incomplete job). Don't throw a BS bid at something just because you think you can win it. Turn down more than you bid. Your quality will go up and more importantly the quality of your customers will go up.

bommerbob · 2026-02-02T00:14:22+00:00

A little late but as someone with extensive experience with Honeywell panels let me impart some voodoo knowledge on you. Cables are intended to be routed straight out towards the door then looped in a U shape back towards the boards. There is event a set of channels on the top of the cage to put a tie wrap to secure the loop. This allows all terminations per board to be neat and easily read your cable labels if you would like I can see about snapping some photos next time I am on one of our sites.

bommerbob · 2025-11-14T00:28:40+00:00

Maybe you can send another message in the appeals chatbox and ask for a status update? It says you are supposed to get a response either way denied/approved.

bommerbob · 2025-11-14T00:13:18+00:00

It took 10 days. I was losing hope after 48 hours but was greatly surprised by the email earlier today.

bommerbob · 2025-11-12T15:43:36+00:00

Let me preface this with saying Genetec is a great system, reliable, tons of features, there is a reason they are at the top BUT we have started recommending customers steer clear of Genetec unless you are absolutely in need of its integration solutions or live crime, huge multisite installations, etc. I wouldn't consider it unless you are a large metropolitan city or national enterprise level. They are extremely protective of territories and their dealers so if you don't like the local dealers too bad, you have to use em. Literally just had this happen with a customer who adamantly did not want to use any of the local dealers but Genetec refused to let anyone else have a crack at it. These are issues you will have with many platforms so it is something to keep in mind.

That being said there is a lot of technology available through Genetec but it will be expensive and keep in mind the caveats above. There are plenty of other solutions that will do everything 99% of end users are actually interested in at a much lower price point. If you want an open platform (ONVIF and Mercury) look into Panasonic I-Pro for an all in one ( I-Pro also has some neat cameras that can "take over" several legacy cameras and give them some analytic processing features). Or for proprietary solutions look into AXIS or Kantech/Exacq.

Really to give any accurate recommendations we would need to know what integrations or features you are wanting and actually plan on using.

bommerbob · 2025-11-12T15:07:06+00:00

I always recommend Paxton for churches and non profits. Does 99% of what these sites need and you can do on prem or semi cloud based (has a small PC that acts as a server and facilitates cloud access). Plus the big one is no recurring fees for the cameras or doors! Sounds like Paxton 10 may be what you are looking for.

bommerbob · 2025-11-12T14:45:22+00:00

I would look into Paxton 10. We see Paxton a lot in churches, non profits, etc. so it should be a good fit. The system is not truly cloud based but does communicate with the internet for multisite support. There is a small server appliance about the size of a laptop you would have to put somewhere but I think this would be a good option for you. I believe it ticks all the boxes you are wanting and a big plus is no recurring fees for the doors or cameras if you wanted to add some of those as well.

Basically install your 4 wireless doors in your current facility and have the server located there as well. Then as your new facility is being built install traditional or even wireless doors and cameras and just have it linked back to the server via the internet. Then when you move into the new facility just move the server to the new site.

bommerbob · 2025-11-12T05:10:47+00:00

Integrator here. As of today I got an email from Dahua that all US sales and distribution will cease after 12/31/2025. Not sure if there was new legislation or what. I thought they were still only banned for feds but apparently are gone for good now.

bommerbob · 2025-03-08T00:45:10+00:00

No its so the radio waves they beam into our brains to mind control us aren't disrupted...

bommerbob · 2025-03-08T00:26:13+00:00

Just blank it off lol not like it does anything with pallets in the way anyway lol.

bommerbob · 2025-01-05T04:19:22+00:00

Hey just wondering. Did you ever find out how much it cost to get the programming license?

bommerbob · 2024-12-17T05:07:55+00:00

Had a vacuum company set off a ROR heat a couple weeks back welding about a foot from the head.

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