Re: Wireless alarm systems - advice please

["BIG NIGE" <no.way@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You are not likely to find better than Scantronic - but are you sure that
you really want wireless - as hard wired is much better
If you must go down the wireless route get sensors and panel from the same
manufacturer - do NOT even consider trying to use a wireless siren.

I would expect to change wireless sensor batteries every year (and dont use
cheapo ones). & main panel back-up battery after 3-5 years.

Make sure that your Spur connection to the mains is part P compliant. If you
are in any doubt get a Professional in.

<shipmanagement@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I am a new subscriber to this group, wondering if I can get some help
> or advice pls?
>
> I wouod like to install a wireless alarm system  to my home in the UK
> and have looked at the Visonic powermax + and Scantronic. My first
> question is;
>
> Are there other comparable alarm systems that offer excellent
> performance that you would recommend? I don't want to buy a Class 2 or
> 3 system from a diy warehouse and like to idea of a higher class system
> for performance reasons.
>
> Secondlt, is it possible to install a 100% wirefree (solar power) alarm
> sounder box? If possible, I would prefer this as the ones I have looked
> at 'til now need a power supply to them.
>
> Thirdly, is the battery life affected by the number of 'movements'
> oicked up bythe detector- even though the alarm isn't armed? They quote
> 3 years - but, will this be reduced by many movements? (I have four
> children!)
>
> Finally, is it true that all wireless detectors are compatible with any
> alarm system? This may or may not be an issue - although I suppose the
> prices differ slightly from supplier to supplier.
>
> Hope you can help and thanks in advance.
>
> Paul
>