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Re: Security systems
Comfort arrived last Monday as promised. I've got it setup on my desk
and have been playing with it for the past week. Initial impressions are
that the system is well thought out and works as promised. I'll post a
more detailed report at lunch time...
Ray Barnett.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: paul_gordon@xxxxxxx [SMTP:paul_gordon@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 09 March 1999 15:32
> To: REB.Barnett@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] Re: Security systems
>
> Ray,
>
> Has your Comfort alarm arrived yet, and if so had you had a chance to
> do
> anything with it yet? - what's it like?
>
> Regards.
>
> Paul Gordon
> paul_gordon@xxxxxxx
>
>
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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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