Any home security system experts here?

[UnCytely]

I bought a fixer-upper house, which came with an alarm system. I know absolutely nothing about it, the realtor knows absolutely nothing about it (it was a foreclosure home), and the local company that serviced it has gone out of business. I am seriously considering ripping it out and selling the parts on eBay (they go for a pretty penny since they are not made any more, especially the controller), but I think it would be fun to play with it a bit before doing so. It is a "GS3055-I" controller, if that tells you anything. I did google it and found some information, but I thought maybe someone here might know more.

 

[JimDogRock]

Just sell it. It's a commercial unit that would be a huge pain and cost to get working.

From the installation manual:
Description -
The GS3055-I CF has the capability of communicating alarm signals via the GPRS data network. This capability provides a fast, reliable path to central stations equipped with a Sur-Gard System III, System II, or SG-SYSTEM I receiver.

So where is your offsite system that this will report to?

 

[UnCytely]

Just sell it. It's a commercial unit that would be a huge pain and cost to get working.

From the installation manual:
Description -
The GS3055-I CF has the capability of communicating alarm signals via the GPRS data network. This capability provides a fast, reliable path to central stations equipped with a Sur-Gard System III, System II, or SG-SYSTEM I receiver.

So where is your offsite system that this will report to?

An Omaha company called "Image Security Equipment".

 

[Dr.bannedman]

I think home systems are pretty cheap anymore?

We also just bought a house that has a ADT system already installed... Dont get possession until april 1 and i've already received several calls from ADT trying to sign me up

 

[GoldCy]

I think home systems are pretty cheap anymore?

We also just bought a house that has a ADT system already installed... Dont get possession until april 1 and i've already received several calls from ADT trying to sign me up

I had ADT and switched. The equipment can be used by other services. You just need to find someone honest about it. They just made a small modification in ours.
I would assume the same with OP equipment.

 

[UnCytely]

I think home systems are pretty cheap anymore?

We also just bought a house that has a ADT system already installed... Dont get possession until april 1 and i've already received several calls from ADT trying to sign me up

I don't really want a home security system. This house came with one and I wondered what I could do with it. Hack it, maybe? Break out an old laptop with an RS-232 serial port, plug it in and see what happens? I should have checked reddit. Nevertheless, I have already started tearing it apart.

 

[Danyworm]

Before you decide to remove it, playing around with it could be a fun and educational experience. Since you're considering selling the parts, exploring the functionality of the "GS3055-I" controller could give you valuable insights into its capabilities and potential value.

 

[KidSilverhair]

Before you decide to remove it, playing around with it could be a fun and educational experience. Since you're considering selling the parts, exploring the functionality of the "GS3055-I" controller could give you valuable insights into its capabilities and potential value.

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[BWRhasnoAC]

Get a big dog and a shotgun. If they're casing your house they're gonna make sure you're not home anyways.

Cameras are the best option now imo.