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What is the G3 like,   easy enough for a novice that

Edited January 16, 200521 yr by Lurch

Hmm, I would have to say, from a professionals point of view, that as you've only ever fitted a XL6 9 years ago that you shouldn't be fitting anything.

On the other hand, the G3 is geared up for DIY installs. Easy to program, simple instructions.

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I don't know about that!!! Some sparks I work with have not got their heads round the instructions yet!!

For a DIY job, use a Veritas 8.

Interesting.

I installed an Accenta G3, which I think is mostly an Optima in a bigger box with a remote keypad.

I'd never installed an alarm before (unlike our guest) and found it OK, using the additional instructions & advice the supplier provided. I took my time on the planning and installation.

My only regret (now) is that I didn't buy a 16-zone panel (due to size of house), but I've been given good advice on that here.

The DIY installer stuff on the main web site covers pretty much the same information (EXCELLENT STUFF! ) so read that too.

If you've done it before I can't image this will be too challenging.

AMATEUR Andy.

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I don't know about that!!!  Some sparks I work with have not got their heads round the instructions yet!!

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Yes, well It's easier than a Veritas, IMO.

Thanks for the input everyone, I think it will be the Optima G3 as I am hoping it will be similar to the old XL6.

A few more questions if I may, what is the advantage of a kitchen/conservatory PIR? These would have to be exit/entry as well, I think I understand the animal immune PIR I may get one or two of those as there is a dog in the house, can these be exit/entry too?

Finally, does anyone know of a suplier in Birmingham UK or if needs be, an internet supplier?

Many thanks Roy

Any detector can be programed for entry/exit as thats a control panel and not a detector setting.

Pet immune depends on the size of the dog!

i have to use visonic (next k9) pet immune detectors cos the company supplies them though i have never had any false alarms caused by dogs or cats.

No matter what any one else thinks, I would advise not to put a pir in a conservatory, too many problems caused by heat and the sun's UV rays. Avoid pyronix pir's their lenses are always damaged by UV light and will need replacing after a couple of years from fitting.

If you do fit a pir in a conservatory you'll need a duel tech, IE a detector with both pir and doplar to avoid false alarms.

Yeah put a dual tech in a conservatory so it can look straight through the glass, nice one!

detectors should never be used for entry exit, this should be carried out using reed switches.

What is the point of installing a system without monitoring or service contract?

Good conservatory detectors optex fx50sq or aritech dd325