Re: Alarm systems

["ronnieemma <ronnie.allan@xxxxxxx>" <ronnie.allan@xxxxxxx>]

Hi

I've already replied to this post before but came across this one as 
well.   If you have already installed a wireless alarm and it
works 
and you're happy with it then thats great.   If, however, you are
moving into a new house (self build?) please take the time and run 
cables.   A wired alarm is much more professional and can be 
expanding in so many ways that a wirelss alarm can't.

One catch with wireless alarms is the settle time.   Because they
run 
on 9v batteries the manufacturers build in a 3 minute period where 
the PIR will not activate after an activation.   This is designed
to 
save the battery.   As long as it goes off the first time thats
what 
counts??   Maybe, but in my point of view thats not good
enough.   I 
would prefer a good quality alarms that will function all the time 
protecting my expensive TV, surround sound etc etc

A wirelss alarm may cost 150 quid but how much money is in your front 
room?   isn't it worth spending a little bit more and getting a
dcent 
system?

Some food for thought here hopefully.

Let me know what you think, but be gentle!!

Cheers 

Ronnie 


--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, Martin Howell <grizelli@n...> wrote:
> I put a cheap wireless alarm in my house around 6 years ago, and 
its 
> been great.  You just stick the PIRs on the wall with double
sided 
tape, 
> set the DIP switches and Robert's your mother's brother.  Its a
Response 
> system, cost around 150 quid with 2 extra sensors and a remote. 
In 
6 
> years we have only had 1 false alarm.  When I bought it, it
needed 
a 
> wire to the external siren box, but the more recent ones have that
link 
> wireless as well, I beleive.  I'm building a new house this year,
and 
> will definitely have another one of these, even though the whole 
house 
> wil be CAT5-ed.
> 
> Martin
> 
> Martin Greenwood wrote:
> > Wireless alarm systems for home use...anyone with experience 
about them?
> > Is reliability not as good as wired? (As wired systems are still
being sold)
> > Obviously wireless are much easier to install, what is the
catch?
> > 
> > Maybe starting a wired vs wireless debate!!
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > Martin
> > 
> > 
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