Nick A Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Hi i am after a security alarm for my home and wondered peoples view on wireless or wired, experiance with makes and if anyone on here fits them in midlams area willing to give a quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyonspride Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Wireless can be an easy DIY job, wired is more secure, more tamper proof, BUT you could limit any future DIY plans for sake of paying someone to move sensors. Half decent diy wireless systems start at around £150. Best defence (imho) is don't make your house a target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN_B Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Hi Nick, My advise would be wired all the way. Yes it involves more work, but the wireless systems are just hassle.. Batteries need regular checking and replacing, things like temporary traffic lights, or taxis on similar frequencies can set them off ect. The cost of the systems to buy can be very similar, but with wired the extra work to install the cables and 240v supply will be required (lifting floor boards, chasing walls ect) Regards, Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammy Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Yes, I'd go wired to - in fact I did ! Buy a decent unit and sensors, and take a bit of time to wire it up carefully to ensure you don't get those random alarms ! Its not a hard DIY system to fit and its amazing where you can find to run cables without creating havoc. Start simple and add an other sensor each time you decorate. I used Honeywell Acent , not expensive but well made with good instructions. I also bought a "dailer" so when the alarm goes off it phones me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickmaster Andy Lowe Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I've fitted a few wireless ones So simple We have had a Response alarm wireless fitted and working fine for 10 years now One false alarm? And 3 battery warnings when I didn't change then after 2 years Telephone backup is free for help with instillation too I had trouble fitting one in a new build once, couldn't get it to connect to phone line??? When I tested the wall phone socket you've guessed it the builders hadn't wired that one up !!!!! I would go wireless every time as house layouts change and it's so easy to change the system to suit If I'm fitting in another house I survey the house and plan the system Order the parts then program it at home on the kitchen table So when I turn up it's installed and working in about 2 hours plus an hour to explain its functions I even have a movement sensor in my van that if it's moved sets off the whole house alarm which phones my mobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cszjrh Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Another vote for wireless. The Yale system is very easy to fit and comes with a DVD that explains it all step-by-step. Not had any issues with it, or with the previous wireless system we had. As others have said its incredibly flexible - I recently decided to buy another sensor to stick in the garage to keep an eye on the Westfield Cheers, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolf Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I have fitted a number of wireless Response alarms and never had a problem with any of them. Batteries in the sensors last generally 2-3 years and never had one set off by accident. Certainly no traffic lights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wile E. Coyote Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Yes, I'd go wired to - in fact I did ! Buy a decent unit and sensors, and take a bit of time to wire it up carefully to ensure you don't get those random alarms ! Its not a hard DIY system to fit and its amazing where you can find to run cables without creating havoc. Start simple and add an other sensor each time you decorate. I used Honeywell Acent , not expensive but well made with good instructions. I also bought a "dailer" so when the alarm goes off it phones me. Honeywell is great kit - the Galaxy range often comes up on eBay and is easy to DIY fit (if you have the installer manual), indeed it's the same stuff as ADT fit and can accommodate some very complex installs (including mix of wired and wireless) if you need it to. Rig it to a MasterBlaster and you'll know (along with the rest of your town) if you get broken in to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick A Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 i have been looking around and was looking at visonics or pyronix wireless systems where should i install sensors if i decide to go diy as one installer said they should face the window another said they should face across the window ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I spent twenty five years in the security equipment manufacturing industry and never met an installer who complained that wires caused false alarms... Why eliminate the most reliable part of an alarm system for the sake of a bit of effort running cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 get a rifle - .243 is about right…. with night scope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickmaster Andy Lowe Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 i have been looking around and was looking at visonics or pyronix wireless systems where should i install sensors if i decide to go diy as one installer said they should face the window another said they should face across the window ? In the response alarm manual it says NOT to point at windows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick A Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 yes thats what i thought guess i wont be using him to install the alarm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammy Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Rig it to a MasterBlaster and you'll know (along with the rest of your town) if you get broken in to! yep got one of thoses as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 yep got one of thoses as well Good grief do they still make those things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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