matt6697 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Hi Been asked to install a CCTV system for a client max budget is around £400. Now he's spotted a swann system in maplins for £340 and says he'd like that but if I could find anything better then get that, but he said he wants it to be at least 720p recording and image. I'm not to keen on using a swann system but having difficulty find another system that users that particular spec or better for the same price. Any1 got any ideas on something other than a swann kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Including labour? If your really into that stuff there's stacks of junk on eBay even cheaper , But is this really your business model? Stick whatever you normally fit and say you don't fit that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt6697 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) £150 a day labor, look I just want some advise tbh the guy says what he wants hes the client I can only advise id want to put a hikvision in tbh Edited February 10, 2016 by matt6697 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 So 300 quid you install it, and then have to keep going back when it doesn't work, if components fail then each visit and fault find becomes chargeable agreed? Hence fit your own kit and charge accordingly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt6697 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 thats his budget though can't go any higher thats why im asking, what are them esp kits like from security warehouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Id rather eat worms than install a swan system ........just saying 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 The ESP is popular better than the maplin option but still very much a budget system securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt6697 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 I think I might go for that tbh, will the image be better on the esp in terms of recording does it come with all the cables etc?, and yes I understand its a budget system but just want to install the best system I can within the price range and required resolution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 HD ip for similar prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt6697 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Brands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Lol you said esp I not mentioning them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt6697 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 I know what you were trying to do, so why mess about and give trick comments we're all here to help and advise each other! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I think I might go for that tbh, will the image be better on the esp in terms of recording does it come with all the cables etc?, and yes I understand its a budget system but just want to install the best system I can within the price range and required resolution its equipment only its not a diy kit like the maplin one? securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt6697 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 I meant as in cables and connections to crimp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I know what you were trying to do, so why mess about and give trick comments we're all here to help and advise each other! Now you really have lost me , what trick? You asked what equipment , i was only referring to previous comments of esp equipment You need to chill man , I already got laser sighting on one leg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 thats his budget though can't go any higher thats why im asking, what are them esp kits like from security warehouse Tell him FO, i would. Then i'd go and earn a proper days wage than **** about with that ****. ESP is utter *****, equal to swann. You can buy better kit off securitywarehouse. I really can't be ar**** with it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt6697 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 sorry I misread it Im sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistle Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I would have just put the phone down on him. Once you put the Vat on a days labour for one man it would almost use up his budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt6697 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 im desperate for work mate, theres **** all round here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 The problem is for £400 you will not get very good kit, and poor kit normally goes wrong. This means as said before you will be returning all the time trying to fix stuff you supplied under warranty. You obviously are not making any profit on the kit itself, so get him to buy the kit and you fit it, that way if the kit goes wrong you can harge him to come and take the bit down so he can take it back to the supplier and change it, then you can charge him for refitting it. If you supply the kit and sell it for the same price you paid for it all you are doing is making yourself busy for no money. Either that or you wont return his calls when it goes wrong and he wont b recommending you to anyone. Personally I would walk away his budget is not enough to achieve a reasonable system. Cheap CCTV is like filling your car up with water instead of petrol, it gives the impression that you have a full tank, until you try driving somewhere. im desperate for work mate, theres **** all round here Where are you? Everyone I know is busier than a Asian kiddy in a Nike factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I'm after a parachute but I only want to spend 100 quid. Its only got to work once... securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistle Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 My problem is trying to get our lads to do overtime I have enough to last them for weeks. Funny thing is they are always moaning they are skint but always decline it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I'm after a parachute but I only want to spend 100 quid. Its only got to work once... Is it for you ? I have one in your size you can have for £50 only been used once My problem is trying to get our lads to do overtime I have enough to last them for weeks. Funny thing is they are always moaning they are skint but always decline it. I get that too the more it happens the more I hold back on the pay rises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt6697 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) Edited February 10, 2016 by matt6697 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistle Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 You looking for a job, do you have experience? Just noticed your from Teesside, it's to far although we do have a job on riverside retail park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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