Chaps - Help the uneducated and ignorant

[al-yeti]

I am sure they will say texecom 

 

Are the agility and texecom apps reliable?

[Bluenoze78]

al-yeti

 

the installer (quoting) says the agility app is tried and tested hence he has a preference (apparently he has it :-)) for it but the Texecom is "newer" hence untested....... (at least with him)

 

For me if the systems are the same (in app terms) I like the control panel on the Texecom as you can choose snazzy "metal colours" 

 

Unless I can get someone to look at the Siemens kit (Vandersbilt or whatever) I will end up with one of the above!

 

BN

[Nova-Security]

3 hours ago, Bluenoze78 said:

 chap says he also installs the Texecom albeit but has not done a installation with the new "connect" system (with Android app features) but has installed "Ricochet" -

 

Thats probally due to the Texecom "connect" being so new as in only a few months.

[Bluenoze78]

Nova

 

Thanks - I don't doubt the installers word, he's a nice chap just wondering if anyone here has used it (being so new).

 

Its vanity but the only reason I prefer Texecom is they do some nice looking control panels, not overly enamoured with the agility and its blue glow / plastic front....

 

Q: Can I have the Texecom FMK/SMK panel with the "connect" series? is says its compatible with the Premier Elite and Premier series but I don't know how that ties up with 'Ricochet' or 'Connect'

 

If I can I'll get a quote for that then make my mind up and get it done! Unless I then get a Siemens Vander... installer locally :-)

 

Thanks all

[datadiffusion]

17 hours ago, norman said:

^^ Good ethic and a shame some of the other money grabbing monkeys don't do the same...

 

Agreed although ironically on remote control the Vanderbilt is the ultimate 'come back another day' panel, I know of no other system where you can isolate,

for example, individual keypad tampers remotely...

[datadiffusion]

And as above, if you're getting someone else in to fit Risco, it's less of an issue, not bad kit per-se just seems to be known to have a few pitfalls

that would be worse if you were DIYing it.

[Bluenoze78]

DD

 

No DIY here!

 

You lost me on the first post but Im sure everyone else understood :-)

 

Q: Can I have the Texecom FMK/SMK panel with the "connect" series? is says its compatible with the Premier Elite and Premier series but I don't know how that ties up with 'Ricochet' or 'Connect' (or if its all the same thing!)

 

Thanks all

 

BN

[datadiffusion]

Ricochet and Connect are effectively 'add ons' to the Premier (although, as before, without confusing the issue I believe you can now use Ricochet with any panel via a universal receiver, but anyway)

 

As long as the installer is not quoting for a non Premier panel you'll be fine.

[Hillbilly]

If the installer is used to installing Risco i would go for the Agility or if you want a nice keypad the Risco Lightsys system has slim touch keypads.

The app is great to use. I install Risco and if installed and programmed right then they are reliable panels.

[Bluenoze78]

Chaps

 

On the basis I have a weirdo asking my eldest when were at home - I am going to go ahead with the Risco Agility 3 based on the availability of an installer.  He "backs it" so hell be the one coming back to make sure it keeps working :-)

 

Peter / Al-Yeti / Nova / Hill Billy and all those who have helped me thanks!

 

I need to 'bite the bullet' and get something installed for peace of mind.

 

Thanks for all your help!

 

BN