Decent Alarm system

[arkin]

I thought this was a good thread for me as I'm in the market go an alarm system. But it's just made things worse, so many choices. Like the idea of programming with a laptop.

 

[driverman]

I thought this was a good thread for me as I'm in the market go an alarm system. But it's just made things worse, so many choices. Like the idea of programming with a laptop.

lol i know what you mean! Need time to look at all models. Want it to look nice also, not just a flimsy ugly bit of plastic on full view.

 

[arkin]

lol i know what you mean! Need time to look at all models. Want it to look nice also, not just a flimsy ugly bit of plastic on full view.

Yeh I'm more concerned with future proofing, like being able to add wireless sensors, link to phone, link to cctv, link to shed etc etc

 

[tazz]

Every installer has their own preference on manufacture....and as stated mine is Texecom, which a few of you seem to agree.....would suggest taking a look at their systems so you can way up against Galaxy, ade etc..... Welcome to Texecom

 

[Dobes_88]

Would recommend the Texecom Premier Elite series also, you're now able to get kits that incorporate a wireless receiver - most basic being the Premier Elite 12-W kit (4 wired zones with 8 wireless devices) where you can have a wireless bell, fobs etc.

Another (cheaper) option would be a Scantronic 9651 panel, quite basic with 8 wired zones and Keypad comes with the panel - very easy to programme and pretty much bulletproof!

 

[driverman]

Ha, just looked to see what one i have at home. it is a Alto 2162 or 2164 with remote keypad. The wiring of the zones was a bit unusual to the norm, but it works and was installed about 8 years ago.

 

[Swcfisher]

if your after ease of installation take a look at the Visonic range. You can get preprogrammed kits from them so mount it all on wall set the codes and away you go.

For residential installs i quite like the europlex signet panels now sold as siemens, unless you can buy them direct they will most likely be too pricey. Very easy to program with a laptop and cat5 crossover lead.

 

[tazz]

I would certainly not like a visonic bell box on my house...it looks terrible & hideous

 

[Swcfisher]

Agreed the bell has that DIY look, I usually fit the texecom odyssey 3e but have fitted a few pyronix deltabells recently.

 

[TJ Anderson]

Agreed the bell has that DIY look, I usually fit the texecom odyssey 3e but have fitted a few pyronix deltabells recently.

These are my favourite too. The pyronix is great on commercial sites and looks good at night logo'd with constant backlight.