Ash007 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 hi, Just getting some builder to do some prep work to walls/electric and plastering and want to get everything ready before i decide to choose a company to install an alarm. 1. the FCU for the panel, what spec do i need to buy? from what i read something like 3a unswitched??. 2. I will place the BT cable from BT point to Control panel, with enough hanging out for engineer to do his thing. Where is the best place to get 3-4 metres worth and if you can provide a link so i know what it looks like. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miaren Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 The FCU needs to be non-indicating non-switched and the alarm engineer is responsible for the fuse rating, the BT cable is spec CW1308, and you could probably get some in B&Q or any good diy store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash007 Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 thanks, i have got down to choosing the Risco Agility or the visonic powermax pro, what would you recommend to put in. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest old-hand Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Powermax, very reliable. Easy to use. It talks to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash007 Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 sorry i meant which FCU rating, for either of those products.. to put in. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest old-hand Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 3amp Fuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y-i-out-of-bed Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 also a nice bit of cat 5e from master pount to were you want your computer for adsl wile its all being redone can use any left over for alarm phone point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kka Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 just in case, i am reading this incorrect. bt wire for alarm circuit. it has a solid core and is not very flexible.....alarm cable for alarm circuits...but if as i first thought , you are plannining to extend your bt line then the solid core is ok. Kevin Scott. Owner of KK Alarms...... Installation .. Service .. Repair ...... Thoughout.. Northumberland and North Tyneside ..... Tel:01670 361948 (call diverted after 15 seconds) or 07947444114 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash007 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Sorry am confused. yes i just want to place an extra wire from the CP to the BT socket for the dialler. Not to extend the existing BT cable. I thought they just join from the CP to the socket. just in case, i am reading this incorrect. bt wire for alarm circuit. it has a solid core and is not very flexible.....alarm cable for alarm circuits...but if as i first thought , you are plannining to extend your bt line then the solid core is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensplace Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I dont normally say this, but hire someone who knows what they are doing to put in all the cables you will need now, and for the forseable future. Not that its likely you will find someone that does, but seriously dont try to save pennies now - splash out and install the best you can get, cat5e, cat6, fibre optic, coax, whatever - get it all in their now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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