Why's that Breezer? The previous alarm system here, which was ripped out, was powered via a fused spur from a lighting/power circuit. Don't really want to have to allocate a way in the CU just for the alarm (spare ways getting a bit precious!)The panel supply should be from a 3 amp fused spur off the lighting ring or ring main.
sorry , NO it should not, the panels must be supplied from ther ring main ONLY.
Which one would you recommend Breezer? These things all come down to personal preference but then I can have a look myself. The local wholesaler only sells Texecom, so I have no variety to choose from there, don't even know the names of other manufacturers.As for the remainder of what you said, i agree with most of it (except panel choice) but we could argue that one till the cows come home.
Not sure really, but as little as possible! I was hoping to buy and install the whole lot for under £200, is that reasonable? Surely there must be many people moving into houses that have alarms fitted but without knowing if the installer was qualified, there must be some way of getting a system retrospectively approved no?The fellow above this reply is correct. To get a police response, your system needs to be installed and commisioned by an approved installer (a member of the NSI, SSAIB etc) You can buy dialers, which are literally that. When your alarm is activation, the dialer phones up your friends/relatives (usually about 4 numbers on the basic ones) and plays a pre-recorded message. There are now units available that can send text and pager messages, with details of the alarm condition. You can add these units to most alarms although the manual for the Texecom Veritas does'nt make it clear if you can use a dialer with their panel. The ADE Optima G3 does have a communicator, and is not much more expensive than the Texecom. If I told you what panel I'd prefer, and then the price, you're jaw would drop Like I said, the Texecom panels are not bad at all really. Better than most, and ideal for most domestic situations. It's a toss between the Veritas or an ADE Optima, which has the dialer outputs. Whats your budget?