Re: Security systems

["paul gordon" <paul_gordon@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Ray,

I've just taken a good long long at this site, - boy this thing looks
pretty comprehensive! - I've got a couple of questions though:

1) Couldn't find price details on the site, - so how much do they stiff
you for it, and what spec are you getting for that price?

2) Are you going to DIY install it? - I got the impression from the site
that this was not "encouraged" - by virtue of their UK installers
scheme, the lack of price details, and NOT being able to order online
from within the UK (despite them being a UK company?!?). What's the
story re installation & comissioning? - are you forced to have it
comissioned by one of their installers?

Cheers.

Paul.



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>If you are still open to the idea of a wired alarm system then you
might
>want to take a look at http:\\www.comfort.org.uk I've just ordered one,
>so can't yet vouch for how the sales pitch reconciles with the reality
>of the system, but I'm expecting quite high things from it!
>
>Take a look at the site for more details since the info given is quite
>detailed. The main advantage to the system from my point of view is
that
>the system is designed principally as an alarm, with home automation
>added. I looked at the SK8000 and decided that it wasn't secure enough
>for me to rely upon it as an alarm.
>
>As for upgradability and integration with a home automation system,
>Comfort has a built in X10 interface and the whole unit appears to be
>programmable to the extent that I am planning to get it to control
>lights and heating by monitoring activity on the PIRs, alarm state
(home
>or away) and ambient light and heat levels. The advantage being that
>everything is controlled from one box and there's no unreliable
>communication links or dependancy on a computer running full time.
>
>I can let you know how I get on if you are interested - hopefully it
>will turn up next week sometime...
>
>Ray Barnett
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From:	paul_gordon@xxxxxxx [SMTP:paul_gordon@xxxxxxx]
>> Sent:	26 February 1999 10:48
>> To:	REB.Barnett@xxxxxxx
>> Subject:	[ukha_d] Security systems
>>
>> Dear UK HA'ers..
>>
>> Following a recent burglary of a family friend, my wife now wants
me
>> to
>> put in a security system (finally a HA purchase she will approve
>> of!!).
>> I must admit, I've been meaning to do this as well for some time,
but
>> have been putting it off as I wanted to make sure I installed one
that
>>
>> will integrate with the rest of the HA system, rather than just
>> putting
>> in a standalone one which would then be money wasted later when I
want
>>
>> to integrate it. (I have grand plans...)
>>
>> So now the time has come, and I need to choose something that I
can
>> put
>> in as quickly as possible, with minimum disruption to existing
decor,
>> and that is modular, so I can minimise the up-front investment,
but
>> can
>> add to it over time. It would seem obvious (to me anyway) that one
of
>> the wireless systems would best fit the bill for speed,
convenience,
>> least disruption, cost, and modularity. However, I've always been
>> opposed to the principal of these systems because of their
reliability
>>
>> on battery-powered sensors. In the past I have heard of systems
which
>> eat Duracells at the rate of several every month!
>>
>> In looking around though, I've seen the Hometech SK8000 system (on
>> Laser's website) who's blurb states battery life of between 1 and
2
>> YEARS (depending on sensor type) using Alkaline cells. - If this
>> lifespan is true, then I could well be persuaded to reconsider my
>> position - I reckon I could live with annual
maintenance/replacement
>> as
>> opposed to monthly...
>>
>> So, My first question is: does anybody have experience of this
system,
>>
>> good or bad, and can anyone vouch for the battery lifespan claims?
>>
>> Secondly, I've seen lots of good things written about the Napco
Gemini
>>
>> stuff, but AFAIK, these are not sold/distributed by any UK
dealers,
so
>>
>> I'd have to import from the US. - can anyone cofirm/deny this?
>> Additionally, can anyone give me an idea of the cost of
>> purchasing/importing a Napco Gemini, and any other insights into
the
>> prospect/experience of buying/using one?...
>>
>> As always, all your help is much appreciated.
>>
>> Kind regards.
>>
>> Paul Gordon.
>> Paul_gordon@xxxxxxx
>>
>>
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