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Hi, I’m looking for some help. Could anyone offer any advice on the below 3 quotations received for a security system to be installed and on whether they're reliable and recommended systems. The property is a residential 5 bedroom house with 3 reception rooms. Regarding price I don't really have a budget but don't want to go for something above what is required for a residential property. I am also looking for a good system that isn't in danger of being left behind by the latest technology. I have decided on a wired system, as the property needs decorating. I have received 3 quotations from installers in my area, I left the installers to complete their own quotations b…

Hi all, i've been researching Wireless alarms and came across this forum and I have done quite a lot of reading on here and this seems to be the place to go for good advice! i know there are other "which wireless alarm" threads and I hope that you guys aren't completely sick of these just yet and are good to give a bit more advice. I have got 4 quotes from NSI approved companies and, if we ignore costs for the moment, I wanted some advice on which hardware would be the best to go for out of the following: Visonic PowerMax Scantronic ion-16 Pyronix Enforcer I'm sure each has it's good and bad points and it's really hard to know which is the best system as…

Can anyone help identify the keypad in the picture it operates via keypad and token reader, need to source user instructions ? many thanks for any help

Hi All I have a Scantronic 9600 system, and the main keypad has developed a fault with the tamper switch on the back - resulting in it setting off every few seconds, as it believes it is being tampered with. I know the whole system has been discontinued, but this is resulting in my fitter suggesting two new keypads and a control unit, at about £480! Can anyone advise how likely I am to be able to just get a replacement keypad somewhere (and where? and whether it'll just be plug and play?) Or, alternatively, is this a known fault - and if I remove the keypad and take it to an electrician, is there any chance he'll be able to replace or fix the switch on the…

Can I ask you guys. Why do you insist on taking the mick out of the £7.50 a month alarm. Whats actully wrong with it? A*T do a £99 alarm which if you spread it over 16months its like £6.19 a month? Which basically all they are doing is a finance offer with the customer to spread the cost. They do Finance Offers with a lot customers as you may know that a £300+ alarm can be expensive but spreading that over 12/14/16/24 months can then seem more flexible and might mean you actully secure your property.

Hi all, I have an ADT system which was installed when I moved in by the previous owner 4 years ago. The display is now showing adt bat mis 0001 and also manager reset code required. I do have that code but I don't know what to do? I have read that it's most probably the battery that needs replacing. Can anyone please advise and if it is battery, where can I buy replacement from? Thanks

Hi, I have a site with two Honeywell VCL PTZ domes (Orbiters). The domes run back to a 8/2 maxcom & are controlled via a Honeywell (VCL) keyboard. The camera's are not often moved but if moved during the day occasionally in the morning one of the camera's picture is whited out. If you press any preset button then the picture comes back (Obviously this seems like an Iris issue) I have ensure both camera's are sync'd (Via the VCL menu) I have seen this a few times previously and was wondering if anyone had a any advice / solutions? Thanks in advance

Hi, I have a motorised satellite dish fitted at very low level on my house, siting it higher up is not an option due to size and wind issues. It cost me a fair wee bit, and would like to protect it if poss, can anyone suggest anything better than glueing razor blades to it I have a cpx in house, and open to any suggestions,

Hi everyone, I am new to this site but i have been in the security industry for about 10 years mainly cctv installation and sales i am looking for a training course in wales(south if possible) in installation of intruder alarm systems i am competent in cctv and so far and i have done about 15 wireless systems (visonic and enforcer kits) but would really like to know more about wired systems does anyone know if there are any courses locally i have looked everywhere on line and can only find london and manchester courses and the obvious tavcom ones thanks in advance

Seem the Greater Manchester Police are reporting more burglaries the last few days on twitter, and Lincolnshire have similar issues. http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/local/police-warn-householders-to-be-vigilant-as-burglaries-increase-1-6097088

Morning Gents, A customer of mine has a Vista (H264) Quantum Dvr (The smaller dvr with no buttons on the front of the unit, everything is mouse controlled) The issue i have is the unit has started rebooting itself 10+ times a day & the customer is not a happy bunny. The PSU is an external 12v one which i have changed (Made sure it was 12V 5amps). I have not changed the Hard drive . I told the customer to remove the LAN connection out of the back of the DVR, this apparently reduced the number of times it rebooted itself... to an odd time. The problem is the customer uses the remote view on his IPhone so need to resolve this. As far as I’m aware the unit ha…

Just a general question guys I know it varies but what is the general rate you guys get paid for being on call ? With or without having any calls thanks

I moved a pestle and mortar an touched enough dried chili seeds to make 2 Bangalore curries,and i forgot to wash my hands, i was walking to the bog an i scratched me nuts i wasn't in there long before i ran too the sink an franticly splashed cold water on me pork an potatoes jeeezus

Just installed an alarm at home but think I need a psu. It's got 3 rkp's, 1 bell and about 16 pirs also a wireless receiver. Need help on how to connect a psu.thanks

Any ideas of where I can buy this cable from?