justin

Hope someone can clear this up for me. I have recenctly been told that duct grade cable (cat5 in my case) can not be run inside a building for more than 3 metres. As it enters a building it must be joined onto normal cable. This I am told is due to the toxic fumes the cable gives off in the event of it burning. I find the cable is so much better to use for CCTV in factories and other commercial building types. With this new info though I won't use it inside for anything. Has anyone ever been pulled up on this?

I would opt for a good automatic external lighting setup. Ptz's only with door contacts and external beams or statics with analytics for detection.

I detest wireless intruder alarms. It's a shame many new engineers are not having the opportunity to learn how to wire systems in all the different building types and environments many of us have been used to over the years. I came across a scantronic radio system last month. A rear fire door was being taken out and replaced by builders. I was to disconnect the contact and fit on new door. I was late onsite and the builders had already finished and taken the door away. The panel showed no response to it disappearing!

Must be 20 years since I was last latching PIR's. Good days though.

I agree Texecom may be best for you as won't need to change any network cabling. I am a big Galaxy fan but think Texecom (premier) is always a preferred option for domestic installs. Excellent choice of keypads as well. If you stick with a Galaxy the Dimension series will support cat5 for the network if that helps.