My first install was a diy key operated metal boxed 1 zone i bought from my elder sisters mail order catalogue when i was 16 years old. I fitted it and got paid cash, I thought this is great at the time but thirty or so years later i now cant shack off this abit.
Then went onto A & G rs panels, Hilcare multizone expander with all the switches, Securit and the first Scantronic 9100 plastic 4 zone microprocessor panel for under £20.
Reading this topic i have being reminded about just how old i am and how young most of you lot are.