It was mentioned by Dave in reply to another post that pictures of DIY installations might be of interest to the site.

I'm beginning the installation of an alarm system in my house which I'm currently renovating, and am installing a Texecom Premier 88 - having deliberated upon my choice recently following advice in this forum, that I was very grateful for http://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/foru...?showtopic=3508

Its the first time I've tried this, although I'm quite competent with wiring/DIY stuff (for example, I recently completed a total rewiring of the house).

This picture shows where I plan to site the control panel - in the cellar. I've already put in a fused unswitched connection unit next to where I plan to put the panel. I've taken this off a separate circuit breaker in the consumer unit, which will be used solely for the alarm system.

If it will be of interest, I'm happy to take further pictures as I go along.

Mike

Edited October 18, 200421 yr by mike2004

YES PLEASE Mike, take loads of pics...

Mains Wiring,

Wire Runs,

Detector Wiring,

Bell Wiring,

Keypad Wiring,

Panel Wiring,

etc, etc.

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Be sure Mike that we all are interested to see how this will be going on

Sorry to put a downer on this, but shouldn't you be using T&E to power the panel?

Would definately like to see the progress pics though!!

T&E?

T & E to power the panel.........No not if its connected to a fused spur with flex outlet.

T&E?

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Twin and Earth, the common term for solid mains cable.

T & E to power the panel.........No not if its connected to a fused spur with flex outlet.

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Here here, I personally dislike seeing anything but flex inside the control.

Twin and Earth

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Thanks norman..

Second that, one of my pet hates seeing T&E connection to a spur, corner cutting in my book.

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Third that, horses 4 courses.