andyhart21

Thanks very much for the advice, I just need to work out exactly how many sensors I need now and I can order some stuff. Cheers, Andy

Thanks for the fast reply. Are the Bosch Blue Line BLD-P not dual tec sensors? I lists three versions of the BLD-P sensors, all with different frequencies (9.9GHz, 10.525GHz or 10.687GHz) - would it matter which frequency I used? Forgive my ignorance, but why do companies sell 6,8 or 12 core alarm cable? I have only ever seen 6 core used in alarm installations, so what are the extra cores used for? Would you say it is worth using shielded cable in a domestic installation? (bearing in mind I have complete access to all cable runs so I can physically isolate any cable runs from power circuits) What do I need to look for with bell boxes? Is it the general rule of 'you get what you pay for?' Cheers, Andy

Hi, I am looking for some help and advice with selecting an alarm system for the house I am currently renovating. It is a four bedroom house with an external garage which I would also like protecting. I would prefer a wired system as from my experiences at work, I am not fully convinced of the reliability of wireless technology! I am nearing the first-fix stage so now is the time to start planning the alarm system. I am an industrial electrician and plan to install it myself but I have no prior experience of alarm systems or installation. Here are my thoughts so far: 1.) A colleague recommended Bosch Blue Line BLD-P sensors, what do you guys think? Would one of these be suitable for an unheated garage? 2.) I like the look (from an aesthetic point of view) of the Texecom Premier flush mounted keypads, what alarm panels are these best suited for? 3.) I would prefer proximity tag arming/disarming of the system as I would like at least 6 people to have access to the property and trying to get them to remember a code would be virtually impossible Which panel/keypad would be best suited to this? I would also like a second keypad by the back door, can you have two proximity keypads on the same system? 4.) Are door/window contacts really necessary if the room is covered with a PIR? 5.) As the property will be unoccupied for approximately the next six months, do you think some sort of internal alarm would be a good idea in case a burglar gets inside the property? I would welcome any recommendations for all the other equipment I will need for the installation. Thanks in advance, Andy