sixwheeledbeast

Good quality vinyl should last at least 7 years, so is an option if you don't want 20 lids. However, I would say it's not hard for people to search company names on there mobile to check for bona-fide companies, or even call the number on the box. I am also not sure how many companies put there number on the boxes any more. First thing is to check the box functions correctly, hold off test, battery test, trigger etc. No point replacing lids on a fault box.

Yes, Powermax is mostly one way with some two way bits. Is there a reason for wireless? You could (dependant on the installer) have a neatly installed hybrid system depending on the house. I would wire as much as possible and then 2 way for the rest. This would mean more cost but a better system in the end IMO.

That type of attack may effect a poorly designed wireless system. With a wired system the removing the Hold Off will trigger the bell on an attack.

DMZ useful for testing firewall issues but not a long term solution, I agree.

I agree. It does look like that, masking tape isn't a normal alarm fitting tool.

Tetley's ... decent pint. I don't think those words go together.

Why not do that then? It will work on every system then.

If going for wireless you need to look at full system with 2 way wireless. Keep in mind some manufacturers have 2 way and 1 way in the same kit. What is your budget? You should consider having an approved company install a system for you, unless you are set on DIY.

First question is, are you looking for an intruder system or DIYing?

CIE Fault is basically the control panel "crashing" and will require a power cycle to clear normally. You will also notice the time resets as well. With faults like this it is best to isolate one thing at a time to diagnose the issue. Personally I would start by ruling out if it is the comms that is causing the issue in the first place. FWIW all the CIE faults I have had in the past have been mains related, mains spikes, prepay meters/MCBs tripping out, noisy equipment on same CU. Does the timing of the issue relate to any changes or new equipment?

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It will most likely be a MCS-740 then, so yes it has optional comfort light.

It would be best to protect the rooms perimeter i.e. windows with shocks or contacts for example in the rooms with pets. Pet sensors can false alarm due to movement of the pets, especially with cats. You may also find that the pet sensor will not detect as well as a standard sensor. It is also critical that a pet sensor is installed correctly as per instructions or you could leave the floor area uncovered. I have had good results with the Bosch Blueline, however, I would always recommend perimeter protection first.

Old ones, no. New ones, yes it can be enabled.

I would consider perimeter protection first.

Ah, so that was the method you went with in the end. I have a couple of stripboard schematics for practically no standby current, NO circuit alarms that I use for DC supplies; like motorcycles and cars for example. They have been very reliable for my applications.

That's clever...

Are PC-Com leads graded? Should they be?

Maybe if you explain what you have got and what you what to do, we can help you better. A "bag of relays" may work fine but without knowing what you want we are all just guessing the best solution.

Exactly what I was thinking. How much information do you actually need? FWIW all three options should be do-able with a Texecom Premier. Another possibly is SIA data from a Com-IP module.

@OP Do bear in mind the Swann person you spoke to on the phone was part of there "sales team" so his initial interest is pushing his cheap DIY gear, not the Data Protection Act.

If installed correctly with appropriate signage, I would yes. You have a duty of care to anybody that enters your property, so there is potential you could be liable if someone is injured while trespassing. However, if someone is climbing over an 8ft wall or fence to gain entry to your property I would that is beyond accidental trespassing and you have a right to protect your property. Local authorities have the right to ask you to remove razor or barbed wire if it's in an area which they feel could cause injury, normally when installed adjacent public access and footpaths, in some cases even if it conforms to Section 164 of the Highways Act 1980. On the other hand there have been court cases where the council has ordered wire to be removed and the homeowner has been allowed to keep it. In essence avoid or use other methods if at all possible, if you do install keep within the guidelines of the Highways Act above, make sure it is clearly signed on the wire and on the fence, that it is installed completely on your side of the fence, that it is high enough for general ramblers not to get injured (8ft or higher). Even after all that be prepared to defend yourself in court, if someone was injured under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1984.

They are known to do that, especially if it's not had a battery in a while. It would probably be a good idea to get someone to service it. There is no magic key sequence to "reboot" the alarm.

3000-5000 write/delete cycles. Ideal for data you need to access (read) quickly (OS HDD for example) but not for constant writing (DVR PVR etc)

Yes, flash wear from writing or deleting data. Even with wear levelling a SSD in a device that is constantly writing to disk will not last long. About 3000 cycles of the drive before it will become unreliable. So smaller drives would be quicker to die.