we've recently bought an old bungalow and are currently in the (slow) process of upgrading it. Lots of work going on and we've taken up all the carpets, moved sockets etc etc and I was considering installing an alarm as this would be the prefect time to do it as it wouldn't be making any more mess than there is already evne if I bury all the wires in the walls.
There are 3 external doors and what I had in mind was simply having a PIR for the hall and contact switches on the external doors. A remote keypad by the main door and possibly an additional one by kitchen door (we use that more than the front door for exiting). I'd also put wiring in for an additional PIR for upstairs should we ever decide to do a conversion.
I'm quite happy around electrics (I'm an electronic engineer) and have looked at various threads which seem to suggest that its reasonably straight forward. Am I missing something or is this a task suitable for a DIYer?
Thanks.
There are 3 external doors and what I had in mind was simply having a PIR for the hall and contact switches on the external doors. A remote keypad by the main door and possibly an additional one by kitchen door (we use that more than the front door for exiting). I'd also put wiring in for an additional PIR for upstairs should we ever decide to do a conversion.
I'm quite happy around electrics (I'm an electronic engineer) and have looked at various threads which seem to suggest that its reasonably straight forward. Am I missing something or is this a task suitable for a DIYer?
Thanks.