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My order hasn't even been processed yet so I wouldn't call it unfair? Iv cancelled the order for now because i want to do this right and id obviously rushed into it believing that the flex20 would take 12 zones + bells, but from what people are saying that isn't the case. when I know all the kit i need I'll place a new order which will no doubt be of a higher value. As for the 2 bells, my reason for doing this at home is we have a public footpath in a field behind the house and I want the slight deterrent of comfort led's rather than a dummy box at the rear, it also saves me from putting in an internal siren as I'm bound to be woken up but the one outside my window. thanks for the info on the mk7/8 keypad.

Nothings to late. Do you think this is the best way to go? dimension 48 has 16 onboard zones so this would prevent me from having to use a RIO, 12zones + Bell. is there any chance you could do a list of what i would need / what you would recommend? baring in mind i currently have 2 AG6 bells and 8x Activ8 PIRs id like to use any problems with the mk8 key pads? all info greatly appreciated

Thanks for the help its much appreciated

Will the RIO fit inside the flex 20 though? Is it just 1 RIO I need?

Thanks for the input datadiffusion, Someones going to have to spell it out to be tho I'm afraid The house already has 8 honeywell active8 PIRs and 2 AG6 bell boxes which are less than a year old, thats why I'm trying to stick with the same kit. (the original alarm control panel was damaged by a bathroom flood according to the old owner and removed but not replaced, which i found very odd when the kits only a year old? Anyway... the Activ8 PIRs have contacts for an EOL what size resistors would I need to install & need to be in the door contacts? I don't think AG6 bells have the option to select SCB from memory thats why I was wondering about the flex's output. What expander would I need? a inbuilt honeywell RIO? (part number?) Sorry for the 20 questions but remember I'm just a thick electrician who's never installed this panel before. Thanks Mark

Thanks for that James, Iv actually just ordered the panel & keypads from yourselves, what expanders would I need? I thought the flex20 had 12 onboard wired zones? Is there anything else iv probably not thought of? thanks again Mark.

Hello everyone my names mark, I'm not a security installer but a jib electrical technician, iv been working as an electrician for about 14 years now. i was wondering if i could ask for some advice with an alarm install I'm currently doing at home? I'm much more used to small 8 zone panels honeywell G4 etc. but because its my house and i want to be able to write my own zone labels, have more zones and the option of wireless add ons at a later date id decided to put in a new honeywell flex 20 panel and use part of the existing wiring system. I'm installing a honeywell galaxy flex 20 with: 2 mk8 keypads (wired in series with 6core) 2 AG6 Bell boxes (wired in series with 6core) 2 Door contacts (individually wired with 4core) 10 Activ8 PIRs (individually wired with 6core) My main questions are: are all these items compatible? Can i wire 2x Ag6 bell boxes in series from a flex 20? and would anyone have a wiring diagram for this? (asking a lot I know!) Hopefuly you guys will be able to help because I want to get it all up and running before I go away and leave my wife home alone lol, even tho we now live in the lovely countryside of north wales she still thinks she's in the middle of Leeds. Thanks Mark.