Hey Dave, my only point with making terminations at the alarm panel is where all involved equipment is centrally located which makes cross connects and troubleshooting a little easier....you also have electricity there for the future. Just a preference. However if the panel isn't convenienty located I do my own thing......as far as Bix, not going there....but if I lived in Canada I'd surely use Bix ....I'd be afraid not to, 66 block equals death by hanging.... wink wink just joking....good day!