lawandorder Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Ah, but you're talking about equipment fitted 20 years ago .... and we now know what has lasted.The OP & I are talking about new stuff fitted now. I think also the cost of equipment in "real terms" has fallen so much over the years that life expectancy is less important now and as others have suggested new technology, new risks and new standards mean equipment is likle to be replaced before it's gone wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpye Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Ah, but you're talking about equipment fitted 20 years ago .... and we now know what has lasted.The OP & I are talking about new stuff fitted now. Then in that case we don't really know / can't say, time still has to pass ....... Someone told me I was ignorant and apathetic, I don't know what that means, nor do I care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-G Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Then in that case we don't really know / can't say, time still has to pass ....... The OP was asking about life expectancy which IMO is possible to answer with an acceptable degree of accuracy based on experience of the industry and history of similar equipment. . . . PM me for access to the SSAIB members discussion area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luggsey Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Ah, but you're talking about equipment fitted 20 years ago .... and we now know what has lasted.The OP & I are talking about new stuff fitted now. You may be but the OP didn't say that....read his first post again! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Life is like a box of chocolates, some bugger always gets the nice ones! My Amateur Radio Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-G Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 You may be but the OP didn't say that....read his first post again! Instead I read the OP's other topics .... where he says he is looking to have a new alarm installed, therefor it seems highly likely he is asking about the longevity of new equipment. QED I think .... . . . PM me for access to the SSAIB members discussion area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 we have panels that is one of the original 9800 original PCB & RKP's. Napco C100STLRE original as well. there are new sounder as the old one was a scantronic eurobell bell. Must be 20 years old now. Trade Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luggsey Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Instead I read the OP's other topics .... where he says he is looking to have a new alarm installed, therefor it seems highly likely he is asking about the longevity of new equipment. QED I think .... Me thinks you logic is flawed, he may be asking if his existing system will last or should he replace it...Veritas Vos Liberabit ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Life is like a box of chocolates, some bugger always gets the nice ones! My Amateur Radio Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RJBsec Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Veritas Vos Liberabit Useless panel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawandorder Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Me thinks you logic is flawed, he may be asking if his existing system will last or should he replace it...Veritas Vos Liberabit Is that the European version of the R8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 Me thinks you logic is flawed, he may be asking if his existing system will last or should he replace it... Luggsey, you are actually right My system, which i had in my house when i bought it almost 11 yrs ago, is a gardtec 300 series. It is working fine, but i am looking into replacing it with a new system with 1-Proximity fobs (looking for ease of use for my son & parents) 2-SMS to send me a text when my son is safely back, or when parents go home to check on it. But I was having second thoughts about spending circa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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