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Sorry, but I've looked everywhere, but can't find the Powermaster compatible kit.

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How much does the compatible kit cost then? 

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But then it would mean every few years, I'd have to buy batteries for it and get back on a ladder to replace these.

 

Since I'm happy to go for the Powermaster 30,  what kit type & accessories would I need to for the following:-

 

1 x External Siren Bell
3 x Pir Detectors
2 x Door Contacts
1 x Control Panel (Must have GSM/Simcard capability)

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Thanks guys.  I've found the comparison chart:-

 

 

Since none of these alarms have a solar-powered siren, I'd say that the Powermaster-30 would be the right choice as it allows a wired siren, don't you think?  Actually how do these alarm sirens continue to work if they only have a battery powered siren?

 

 

 

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Thanks sixwheeledbeast. Powemaster it is then.  However, for my needs (SEE BELOW), which one of the powermaster models would you recommend?

 

The features I'm looking for:-

Must be Wireless

Have an External Siren that is either mains connected or solar-powered with battery backup

Difficult to Hack/Jam

Able to Dial-out/Send SMS to mobiles/landlines

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• ADDITIONAL BONUS would be -

The ability to control it on smartphone/pc

For your information, I need to cover:-

1 x Front Door
2 x Double Patio Doors
3 x Downstairs Rooms

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Thanks WDT.  I'm hoping at the very least these locks will put some delay in letting a burglar in, but now I'm struggling with choosing an alarm which is vital for peace of mind and security.

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Hi again everyone, I've been fairly busy thanks to the great advice on this forum.  I've replaced all the rubbish euro cylinder locks on the french doors with AVOCET ABS locks.

 

After you great members advise to go for a visonic, I really like it and think one of these would be ideal. I rang visonic for further information, but they said they only advise professional installers, so I'm stuck.  Could you please help me work out which one of these are the newest models & what the difference is between each of the following models:-

 

POWERMAX PRO

POWERMAX COMPLETE

POWERMASTER 10

POWERMASTER 30

POWERMASTER 33

 

Also they all seem to have the ability of working on smartphones, gsm & dialling systems and I seem to be drifting betwen the powermaster 10 & 30, but not sure if these are better than the powermax pro in features.

 

Thank you.

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ALL DONE!....I took out the old cylinder locks which were unbranded and definitely looked like the old euro cylinder locks. now replaced all 4 of the locks with the AVOCET ABS locks....each cost £40! ....phew!

 

Thank you!

 

Now I need help with the burglar alarm system and would be most grateful if you could advise on my other thread.  I'm trying to choose between the VISONIC POWERMAX or one of the POWERMASTER 10/30/33.

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Thank you sixwheeledbeast

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What if there is no badge at all or it simply has a "C" logo?

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Okay mate, will do that, thanks.  Moving on, does the visonic have a built-in dialler as standard or do I have to buy that seperately?

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So the shock system would be part of the alarm?  Okay got it.

 

How can I be find out what type of cylinder locks I already have as there is no name or logo???

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lol....I'm sure I can figure it out.  Excluding the texecom, which of the other two have the most features?  Also do any of the two have diallers or sms alert systems?

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Thanks al-yeti.  I know what anti-snap locks are, but what are shocks?  Your right....I'm now budgeting more to allow for these measures

 

 

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al-yeti what do you mean by menu is messed up?

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Your right mate, but I was thinking having both physical and visual deterrents.  My main point of posting this thread is to get the French doors physically secured as best as possible and also add an alarm system and I've started a different thread for that.

 

The french doors already have a multi-point lock and sash jammers, but I was thinking along the lines of changing the cylinders as the ones in there look cheap with no visible brand name on the cylinders or padlocks for the handles....would any of these slowdown a burglar?

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Thanks james.  As far as I know, the doors were installed approx 2009/10/11.  

 

Other than the recommendation for an alarm, are you saying that this would be sufficient deterrent?  Surely the french doors are weak when it comes to security?

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@james.wilson - Lol....blind date cilla?.......I'm not too fussed with the alarm company's support.  My main concern is which alarm provides me with the most features I'm after without burning a massive hole in my pocket?

 

@PeterJames - I would be installing the system myself, but in your opinion, which one would you say would provide the most features?

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I've just moved into this property, so have very little information.

 

They are upvc, but not sure if it's safety glass (How can I tell?).  All I know is that it the glass is double-glazed and have lead-type squares running through them.....Similar to these:-

 

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Hi everyone,

We've got two rooms at the back of the property and both have double french doors.  The doors already have a couple of "Sash Jammers" and multi-lock system, but I still feel unsafe as these are our main entry/exit points.

 

What can we do to bolster these doors, so that they are very difficult to break-in?

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BTW James, if you were in my shoes with a low budget, what alarm system would you recommend and wny?

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Hiya james,

 

Thank you for your reply.  An honest answer is that I want a bit of both.  Having said that, if I really had to choose, it'd be security over cheap.

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Also can the enforcer system take payasyougo simcards?

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Thank you al-yeti.

 

There are a lot of accessories with it, so what would I need to buy in order to obtain majority or all of the above features?

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My apologies - It should have said "2 x Double UPVC French Doors (non-sliding)" 

 

Also any other recommendations to secure the french doors would be helpful.