Hi,

My Optima XM6 has finally died after many years of service (burnt out components on the pcb).

I'm looking to replace the panel (and bell box) and reuse the existing PIRs/contacts/wiring.

I've been looking at the Texecom R8 and R8+. The R8+ seems very versatile but does that compromise reliability.

I'd welcome any comments on the above and any suggestions for alternative panels.

Thanks in advance,

Mark

Nothing wrong with the R8+, better than an Optima anyday

even thought i favour gardtec....nothing wronge with veritas r8..i have thirty odd in place and have had next to no problems with them,

can i ask what you are basing your choice on?

The only basis for choosing Texecom was a mate bought one therefore I am quite open to other suggestions of other manufacturers.

I wanted a remote keypad so the R8 gave me that but the R8+ seems to offer much more for a smallish increase in cost (though not really sure i need the extra features though).

Mark

The only basis for choosing Texecom was a mate bought one therefore I am quite open to other suggestions of other manufacturers.

I wanted a remote keypad so the R8 gave me that but the R8+ seems to offer much more for a smallish increase in cost (though not really sure i need the extra features though).

Mark

I haven't used an R8 or R8+ for a while but I used to use loads of them.

As I remeber the R8+ had more programming otions and outputs for remote signalling which you might want to use at a later date.

There is very little difference in cost and I can honestly say they have been as reliable as any panel I have fitted