sparky83 Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Its probably too late now but why did you go for a panel expandable up to 88 zones JUST for your house when there are exactly the same panels that got up to 24 - the Premier 24. People try and save time and money doing it themselves but rarely do! Trade Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellman Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Its probably too late now but why did you go for a panel expandable up to 88 zones JUST for your house when there are exactly the same panels that got up to 24 - the Premier 24. People try and save time and money doing it themselves but rarely do! 29189[/snapback] Future expansion? I have a 500 zone panel in my house, as do several other eng's on this forum, Regards Bellman Service Engineer and all round nice bloke ) The views above are mine and NOT those of my employer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mike2004 Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Its probably too late now but why did you go for a panel expandable up to 88 zones JUST for your house when there are exactly the same panels that got up to 24 - the Premier 24. People try and save time and money doing it themselves but rarely do! 29189[/snapback] The price difference between the two isn't all that much actually. (especially to almost quadruple the expandability!) Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RICHL Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Come off it, RICHL. You don't really think I'm telling porkies just to make myself sound more conscientious, do you? Why would I want to do that?! 29157[/snapback] No I meant if the sparky wasnt signing the job off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mike2004 Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 To be honest, if he wasnt signing it off whats he going to say anyway? 29117[/snapback] No I meant if the sparky wasnt signing the job off! 29240[/snapback] Oops, sorry! I thought "he" in your post meant me! That's what happens when I read things first thing in the morning before having my :: Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellman Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Oops, sorry! I thought "he" in your post meant me! That's what happens when I read things first thing in the morning before having my :: Mike 29249[/snapback] Coffee first, then post.... I'm barely human before at least 3 cups of Old brown Java in the morning... Regards Bellman Service Engineer and all round nice bloke ) The views above are mine and NOT those of my employer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nicodemus Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Don't worry, ALSEC, I'm already quite handy in the use of drill bits, lengths of wire, and other ways of making wires go where you want them to go from having done my house rewiring (for which I didn't need to consult a forum ). So I won't need anyone to divulge any secrets on the open forum!However I must say again how grateful I am for all the general advice and feedback I've been given (and other DIYers in other posts have been given too), and it would be a great shame for the forum if this was not to continue. It is also important to judge each new"DIYer" on the basis of what seems to be their level of competence and understanding. (And as I indicated in my first post my level of competence is at the level of completing a complete rewiring of a 3-bedroom house.) 28869[/snapback] I would have to second than Mike. I've just completed installing a Premier 24 in my house (first experience with alarm systems) and the information gained here has been very helpful, but I would have had a go at it myself even without it. The result of this is that when I sell my house a professional alarm company will probably get the chance to take over the alarm system and they will inherit a better install than they would have done without this site. Best of luck with the rest of your install and I hope the finished system gives you the same sense of satisfaction its given me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mike2004 Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 I would have to second than Mike. I've just completed installing a Premier 24 in my house (first experience with alarm systems) and the information gained here has been very helpful, but I would have had a go at it myself even without it. The result of this is that when I sell my house a professional alarm company will probably get the chance to take over the alarm system and they will inherit a better install than they would have done without this site. Best of luck with the rest of your install and I hope the finished system gives you the same sense of satisfaction its given me. 29359[/snapback] Thanks for that encouragement, Nicodemus Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Double end of line is a lot more secure as if someone shorts or cuts the cables it will cause a tamper. However double pole wiring is a lot easier to fault find. There are also the logistics of trying to get two resistors on a contact, those of us with years of practice have learnt our little ways of doing it but to a beginner its not as easy as it sounds. 29174[/snapback] Would somebody explain DP for me? Bet i have used it but the term is unknown.. two resistors on a contact?? you don't mean DEOL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltaseven Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 You dont know what DP is at your age? Dont they have jaz mags in Finland? 29451[/snapback] Stop teasing Rich!!!!! DP= Double Pole, one circuit for the zone, and another for the Tamper circuit (both N/C) D7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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