TimbreSaw

UPDATE: Alarm battery last replaced 2016 - Tamper switch was bypassed - without telling us. Metal case earthing wire - was disconnected and hanging loose. No walk through test was done. Bell would go off as soon as you enter the house (delay was not programmed in). Cost for basically doing the absolute minimum - and leaving us with an alarm bell that would instantly go off when we walked through the door - £90 + VAT. I need your help - The installer has installed a number of Alarms on our street. I am going to call him on this bull, and get him to do the full 10 year service - as should have been done previously - and to explain these serious lapses. I don't want him pulling the wool over my eyes again. I need to know exactly what he should be doing for this year Service - details / steps / and takeaways. I need him to feel that I have a secondary and third professional opinion - and that he'll get caught out if he cuts corners on this service again. I'm asking members to help me put together a checklist to shove under his nose when he walks in. I really appreciate any help with this, and all of your contributions thus far. I couldn't have figured any of this out myself - without your help. TimbreSaw

Update: 2 window shock sensors 1 front door contact 6 PIR's 2 Panic Buttons Bellbox on front. What would be a sensible replacement for this panel and system. We don't want one that calls out or uses apps. We have a strong and active community of retired people that are our friends in the surrounding houses (plus a dog). If the alarm goes off - we will get a call from them. No need for apps - I do not want something that can be eventually hacked. Simple solid alarm that will go off if there is an attempted break in. What would you recommend please? We might move within the next 18 months. Just need the alarm to work - and meet home insurance specs.

Appreciate the responses. Take a look: Pad shows St - basic clean and reset needed. I wonder if there are fuses in it that should be replaced as a matter of course? Could anybody tell em if the fuses should be replaced as a matter of course - since even if they are 'working' - they have been there a while. And then service - to the point that all the measurements be retaken and a full walk through test be done. I'll be straight forward - battery is new. Won't be installing anything - just doing a full MOT. Opinions and contributions as to a fair price is would help me greatly

Last serviced five years ago. 5 PIR's 2 Shock Sensors 2 Panic Buttons One door contact Bell & Strobe. What would be a reasonable price for the service/recommission?

I'm grateful for your replies, I've paid to have my Valliant boiler serviced every year - by finding engineers through an engineers forum. Turned out most had the generic skills needed for boiler servicing - but most did not know the graphite filters in my *particular model* needed vacuuming out at each service. So whilst I have used a trusted index to find these engineers - and done things the right way (regs) - my boiler has failed due to their incompetence (confirmed by manufacturer) - and now the expense of sorting it is astronomical. Simply - I've been made a fool of. I think at some point in life - all of us have had this done to them. But once done - we don't want to experience it again. This is the reason I am reaching out for expert guidance on this particular model - Premia 9. Are there any quirks / model peculiarities that I should know about - before I seek an engineer - specifically up to the task - on this particular model.. The alarm is old - but works fine - I just want to have a comprehensive MOT done - but done Right - first time. I would appreciate member comments and inputs on my thinking and approach - also guidance on how to achieve this goal. Second question: Can a auto dialer be added to this alarm? My Sincere thanks to any willing to contribute, TimbreSaw

Hi all,10 year old Premia 9 alarm. I want to get a full intensive service done to it - and any fixes / improvements done.I obtained a copy of the original service manual - which is blank.What is the right language to be using when putting together an advert for this job.Am I asking for a re-accreditation a recommission or a Full Mot or Audit? Whats the right language?I would like the panel wiring fully inspected and thoroughly checked. I would like all the measurements (that are put into the service manual) rechecked. I would like each and every sensor - checked and tested and replaced as necessary. I would like a full diagnostic to be done.All in all - I want the alarm competently and professionally checked at every level - so it could last another 10 years.Bear in mind - there will be no wring or installation work necessary, as the alarm is already installed and there is no specific problem to report other than the battery needs replacing - which is simple enough - as I have a replacement ready.I am asking for your help - in correctly composing the advert for this job - so that I am covering all the aspects you would cover - if you wanted this done at one of your close relatives homes.Usually - it's only through the forums - that nothing gets left, forgotten. I am hoping this is done once and done right.Me and my family are extremely grateful to anyone willing to contribute here,Sincere thanks,TimbreSaw