sixwheeledbeast

If you don't plan on using it you should have it decommissioned. This involves getting up to the external siren and disabling that and powering down the internal components. It's possible with it not being serviced in so long the charger circuit is faulty which would need a panel replacement. You would be best to have the system serviced, to make sure it's still in serviceable condition or decommissioned. 1) Yes 2) No 3) Maybe, but if the memory is lost then the panel is shot anyway. 4?) Unlikely

I agree with the engineer at the time, if you have had regular maintenance on the system, it's been looked after and it's serviceable that's fine. It's the building work that you then need to re-evaluate this decision. The design may need reconsidering depending on what works, disturbing older components is bound to lead to faults and headaches in the near future. Depending on what type of work you are doing, I would have someone in after structural stuff is done. They may get an opportunity to get some cables in or checked over before walls/floors are finished. Pricing will vary based on location, kit spec and any company approval. If you are happy with and trust the place you have been using they are best to ask first.

External sounders are designed to sound if you tamper with them, doesn't matter if the mains is on or off it's the same. You need to know what your doing to disable it, otherwise you will be fighting with it while it's blasting away. Tampers are closed circuits so it's not just the case of removing wiring. The budget, simplest but annoying solution would be to power down the system, mains and battery which will still trigger the external alarm for 15 minutes. However, at this point it will be dead you can continue with the building work, with no system for now. I would look at quotes for upgrading what you have and maybe decommission the system at the same time. Most companies are likely to have separate engineering and design/quoting departments, so expect multiple visits. In short, the sensible thing would be to get someone out, yes. The system is old and should be looking towards an upgrade of at least the electronic bits for reliability.

Ebay will give you a higher chance of finding junk but ok... KVM style is the type, others are just passive which will be no better than an extension cable. Used ones with HDMI passthrough for a local and remote monitor plus USB / IR both ways over single Cat6.

They come in pairs require local power and send both over UTP. Distance varies based on Category of the cable Cat5e/Cat6 etc. Search "HDMI/USB over Cat5" If you don't go the full system route you will end up buying convertors or other tat to get all the functionality you want to retain to work if it's compatible at all. It's highly possible the PTZ aspect or some of this functionality you have is not really required. Hard to say without seeing the site, you make the site sound like an average detached domestic property with neighbours, while what you explain of the system feels like it was designed back in the 90's, for a scrapyard with night guards...

It's been said before but your going have much less hassle installing a full system with kit all matched together. Some decent IP turrets will send and receive audio and alarms from the camera itself using TCP/IP. No messing about trying to make different manufacturers compatible with each other. Single wire to each location with options of better image quality over 4-format turrets. Unlikely to get more than 10-15m out of USB peripherals without some conversion. Have used HDMI/USB combiners myself to solve similar.

Engineer would be liable for any fault leading to injury or death just like with fire, so I would refuse to do any of it without correct training. Plenty of jail sentences and fines in the news... Also insurance for the company is higher if you add gates to your services, either specialise and train correctly for it or sub IMO. Gate-safe is one path of training, which is a ECS discipline. https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/powered-gates/safety.htm https://www.hse.gov.uk/safetybulletins/poweredgates.htm https://gate-safe.org/ As above suppliers will have their own scheme but it's going to be based on their supplied kit.

Yer ... fixings maybe but worth more than the initial outlay saving as van stock. Maglocks, passives, panels and keypads and then not knowing what you paid for them, less so...

Sounds like someone else over specced and it ended up in your van...

There isn't, you agree terms when you take on the work.

The switch would usually have to be closed, it's not sensible disabling it really. If the sounder isn't suitable for the fixing surface then make it suitable or use a better bellbox.

AIUI in that situation it's still all the same rules and repayments but HMRC no longer have access to your tax code or income, so you have to provide evidence. If you disappear your rate is charged the maximum monthly amount and you are charged interest on late payments.

I think I agree with above, it depends on the degree. There are generic degrees for people that want to live the uni lifestyle, compared to ones that are required for a profession which hold much more value IMO. On the education system in general they push pupils towards the most academic path at all options. I don't believe this is the right path for many people but it's all about the figures for the school not the pupils. Every trade complains of a skill shortage but at the ideal time to take on apprentices, teachers are pointing them into further education with the promise of getting on the ladder higher, even if they have no plans or preference.

1) If you wanted and able. If you have a working system consider you may struggle to program or get the panel working correctly. 2) Probably not, may need to check resistor values or do some re-terminating.

I hear a lot of people say "student debt". The way they seem structured now it's more like a mortgage with a rate based from your income, I think it would more beneficial mentally to think of it that way than a "debt".

Local rags regularly post articles online with obvious spelling errors like this. I ain't the best at English grammer but I can spot typos and bad spelling. I didn't go to Uni and study English, PR or Journalism either...

Better? It will never be as good at you for destruction. Source engine just puts bullet hole decals over the asset. The milky bars are on me... Just find it odd how they mimic most of the brands but don't care about what is blatantly a Menvier logo on a TS400. That reminds me I need to spray some anus on my rusty ladder padlock...

Seem to have an issue with a TS400, it's in tamper and completely unresponsive... Any suggestions beyond poking it with a shotgun. Ignore the blood and the office chair I threw across the lobby... ... I wondered how the asset ended up in Source in the first place, pretty sure I remember it from something else. Product placement or no-one cares about alarms so just a straight copy, trademark and all?

That maybe the original installer, you will not get emergency response if there is no contract. Honeywell make the panel they will not care for end users calling them. It's an alarm engineer you need. You could call someone reputable that you know, try the original maintainer or maybe find someone in your area on here or via NSI or SSAIB websites.

If the outside box is squeaking it should trigger the inside as well as the bell tamper may be opening. I would suggest you find a local company to check everything over. Systems need servicing regularly to be reliable.

ISP basic routers often have flaky NAT and DMZ, D-Link and anything Talktalk have given out are generally the worst IME.

Yep Risco, go disco biscuits...

If it definitely works without the routers then you have proved a routing issue. We are talking old ISP provided tat routers, they often have issues a simple method is probably a couple of cheap switches. I wouldn't trust providing any service via ISP provided junk routers. You don't explain your testing method in enough detail but could be the router built in firmware blocking some traffic or double NAT or NAT passthrough. Break down the issue so your dealing with one routing device at a time. You say you want to fix it before you get the Eero but your likely to have similar issues with that aswell.

When was it last serviced? Power LED flashing on most systems indicates power failure or battery low voltage

It's a completely different panel that's 2 way