Finally compared hardwired vs. wireless on a tricky ranch house install

I spent last Tuesday swapping out a older hardwired system on a 4000 square foot ranch with concrete block walls. My usual go-to is wireless for the speed, but I decided to run new wires through the attic instead. Every zone came in clean and the panel didn't drop a single sensor during the whole day. Has anyone else found that hardwired is way more reliable when you're dealing with thick walls and long runs?

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ryan_coleman212mo ago

Every zone came in clean" is exactly why I still go hardwired on concrete block. Just make sure your attic runs don't cross any plumbing vents or you'll be chasing ghost signals for days.

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the_jake2mo ago

Is it really that big of a deal? I've run hardwired through concrete block a few times and never had a problem. You're telling me one plumbing vent will wreck the whole thing, @ryan_coleman21?

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