Guest Learner Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 Hello all, I am looking for some advice. I want to install a hard wired basic-ish system myself and would like to know what system you would suggest for someone with a reasonable amount of electrical knowledge and skill. Here is my wish list for the system Hard wired Easy to install 8 programmable zones with potential for expansion Operable from the main panel and remote keypad External sounder with strobe and comfort LED's Potential or speech dialer ? ok i could live without this one Supplied with ALL fitting, operating instructions etc Easy to program You may ask why do i want to install it myself ? Apart from the obvious, i want to understand and maintain the system i am going to live with myself. All advice very gratefully recieved
Guest Guest Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 why hardwired?why not wireless? 38729[/snapback] Sorry forgot to mention. I have inherited a dead system so i want to make use of the wires already in place. All the wiring is ok i checked that out, the original box and pir's are gone. Thanks for the quick response! Learner.
Guest Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 well, that wasn't correct answer... You want hardwired because it is reliable unlike wireless.
Monteey Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 If you post your location, im sure a member on here would be willing to give practical advice possibly in person Mark Hawks Ex BT Openreach Field Service Now Self employed telecom and data engineer www.mphtelecom.co.uk Also back doing sub contract work in the security industry. Retained firefighter Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue
Guest Guest Posted January 30, 2005 Posted January 30, 2005 Glad to see your going hard wired at least. Sad to see with 50+ reads no one pointing you at easily installed boards. Go for an ADE Optima G3, it will cover most of your needs and is very easy to fit You can search the web for suppliers, like mothercare and boots for babies If you leave contact details i would be happy to talk you through the installation. best of luck
amateurandy Posted January 30, 2005 Posted January 30, 2005 Glad to see your going hard wired at least.Sad to see with 50+ reads no one pointing you at easily installed boards. Go for an ADE Optima G3, it will cover most of your needs and is very easy to fit You can search the web for suppliers, several electrical retailers sell them such as tlc-direct If you leave contact details i would be happy to talk you through the installation. best of luck 38868[/snapback] Sorry, but the G3 is has no capacity for expansion, as I know to my cost! So don't get one of those 8 programmable zones with potential for expansion Apart from that I found it to be an OK DIY panel, but with what I know now from this forum I wouldn't have installed it because of this limitation.
amateurandy Posted January 30, 2005 Posted January 30, 2005 His first post was as "Learner"! :!: Ask the administrator?
morph Posted January 30, 2005 Posted January 30, 2005 well spotted Pete, see those special powers are working
Brian c Posted January 30, 2005 Posted January 30, 2005 Im well worth the £1.50 a week and all the tea I can drink. 38882[/snapback] I have to pay a fiver If you don't know......ask.
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