Hi,

 

I've been thinking about fitting an alarm and I've had a couple of quotes from security firms, both of which have recommended a hybird wired/wireless system, coming in at around £750 (basically, control panel, keypad, 4/5 wired pirs, 2 wireless pirs, 2 wireless door contacts, wired bell box, dummy bell box).  The wireless part covers some out buildings that would be very difficult to route wires to.  

 

So I was thinking would it be a option to go fully wireless and install myself -  I'm quite technically able and I'm sure I could tackle it.  I realise the wireless stuff gets mixed reviews - but the technology seems to be getting there.  Question is, which system,  will it be reliable, and would it save me money compared to having it fitted by professionals.  I like the Texecom Ricochet technology and I think that may work well for my setup as some of the outbuildings will be potentially out of range, but with 100% wireless system I should be able to use the repeater functionality should my farthest PIR be too far away.

 

Appreciate your thoughts.

 

Thanks.

There is more to a pro system than just the installation.

But i dont use either system. the pyronix unit will be cheaper but is more wireless focused than true hybrid. The premier is a true hybrid and is more flexible and powerful.

£750? I'd bit their hand off and save yourself the inevitable pain of a DIY install on what is a professional piece of kit with the added re-assurance that any post installation issues aren't yours.

£750? I'd bit their hand off

 

agreed.

Edited February 28, 201313 yr by RFS

Agreed +2

agreed.

 

have you called them back yet??  pick up the phone and do it!

For 750 it's not worth the hassle.

You maybe capable of mounting/fitting but you won't get any manuals with the control equipment.

This normally confuses most DIY installers.

Edited February 28, 201313 yr by sixwheeledbeast

£750  :xmas:   Let them do it.

I think you are probably right.  I've just roughly priced up an equivalent fully wireless system and it does not save me much money.   I found somewhere online that did a texecom wireless kit for £315 (inc, control panel, 3 PIRs, door contact, shock sensor, keypad, smartkey), but I'd need to get additional 3 PIRS and bell-boxes.  The wireless PIR's seem to be the thing rack the cost up, £60 each.   The Castle/Pyronix option works out cheaper.

£750 sounds pretty good to me, too.

 

Just make sure they aren't intending to fit wireless PIRs to unheated sheds etc...