mineh71 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Hello to you all This is my first post and I am not sure whether this is in the correct area ! Well here goes .... Having just moved to a new house over the weekend I am looking for a new wireless alarm system. Can anyone please give me their thoughts on the BT, Scantronic, Menvier and Texecom range. I have done some searching today and rather like the Texecom Premier range. Where is a good outlet to source the alarm? I have 5 zones and possibly a fire zone. Plus is there any siren out there that is wired ? I have heard that a wired siren is the better option to a wireless one. Thanks In Advance mikeh71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 id agree a wired sounder is better than a wireless one, but buying proper kit and hoping you can fit it might not be the best approach. Pro kit (as above excluding bt) assumes you have had previous training and a certain knowledge. While diy kit is carp it is easy to install. For the begineer the above probably isnt securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineh71 Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 id agree a wired sounder is better than a wireless one, but buying proper kit and hoping you can fit it might not be the best approach. Pro kit (as above excluding bt) assumes you have had previous training and a certain knowledge. While diy kit is carp it is easy to install. For the begineer the above probably isnt Thanks for the reply. I am actually going to get my friend to do the install as he has 16th ed knowledge etc and knows what he is doing more than myself. I am just after peoples opinions as to the best kit around for the money !! Thanks mikeh71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 The texecom is very popular and seems well recieved by diy'rs and pros alike securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Visonic Powermax is nice too, the bell is wired from a local power point the signals are wireless. very easy to programme and use. You can even take the keypad about the house with you if so desired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineh71 Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 Visonic Powermax is nice too, the bell is wired from a local power point the signals are wireless. very easy to programme and use.You can even take the keypad about the house with you if so desired. Thanks for you reply. I have just looked at the Visonic website and it looks like I need a transformer as they are an american unit. Is this correct ? Where can I source one at a good price in the UK? Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineh71 Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 Is the BT Home Monitor VP1000 a good alarm to install. It is just that I can get it at a good price but just wondered about reliability etc ! I am wanting to purchase one today so any prompt help is much appreciated ! Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 The BT system is a dumbed down Powermax designed for for simple DIY. Not sure what the differences are, but it does not have all the features of the standard powermax, and I don't think comes with support from Visonic. Zak Tankel - Managing Director - Security First (UK) - www.securityfirst.uk.com Disclaimer: Any comments or opinions expressed by me are my own as a member of the public and not of my employer or Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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