Hillbilly Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I was thinking about the DIY approach if possible. The Scanny I On is a good panel but I'm sure only 1 way wireless. You should go 2 way wireless so I would recommend the Pyronix Enforcer panel. I would also suggest that you obtain 3 quotes from registered companies. We have started to use the Risco equipment too. We have had a few issues with the door contacts going faulty. Except for the door contacts everything seems to be good quality. I'm a big fan of Risco and have used them for the past 12 years. Is it the 2 way contacts or 1 way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Yes, Scantronic is 1 way - forget it! Still like it for wired jobs but don't use it for wireless. Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelffie Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 The Scanny I On is a good panel but I'm sure only 1 way wireless. You should go 2 way wireless so I would recommend the Pyronix Enforcer panel. I would also suggest that you obtain 3 quotes from registered companies. I'm a big fan of Risco and have used them for the past 12 years. Is it the 2 way contacts or 1 way? We have had a few issues with the Grade 2, 2 way contacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 If it is DIY then I would say go with the enforcer panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny_bravo Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Thanks for the comments chaps, taking it all onboard. What are your feelings on the wireless coverage ? Am I asking too much for it to reach the garage? (Probably of no significance , but I can get on my WLAN from the garage) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 How far away is your garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Thanks for the comments chaps, taking it all onboard. What are your feelings on the wireless coverage ? Am I asking too much for it to reach the garage? (Probably of no significance , but I can get on my WLAN from the garage) Texecom ricochet might be better then? Or a galaxy g2 with the wireless card mounted close as possible to garage Or any panel with repeater solution Ok can't resist , proffessionaly installed hkc panel with repeater ? I hear there sensors can be weather proof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny_bravo Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) How far away is your garage? Approx 15m from the house, I could situate the control unit so it only had one exterior wall to penetrate. Edited January 23, 2015 by jonny_bravo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwillis Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Approx 15m from the house, I could situate the control unit so it only had one exterior wall to penetrate. Galaxy wireless would be okay at that distance. Got a site which about 15m though 2 stone walls and across a courtyard. The enforcer is a nice little domestic type panel, 2way wireless, keyfobs can be reprogrammed and it can be linked to an ARC or send SMS. As others I'd reccomend getting quotes for repetuable local company's. See SSAIB or NSI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 If going for wireless you need to look at full system with 2 way wireless. Keep in mind some manufacturers have 2 way and 1 way in the same kit. What is your budget? You should consider having an approved company install a system for you, unless you are set on DIY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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