Hello all,
First post here although I have been trawling the forums for information recently. I am hoping that I can ask a couple of questions of the security experts reading this, or indeed any knowledgeable DIY-ers!
So basically a very common story - I have moved into a new build, which is pre-wired for an alarm. The developer did offer to fit an alarm however there wasn't a whole load of supporting information offered so I have concluded to do it myself. I'm electrically competent but obviously don't have the product knowledge that any time in the industry will get you.
The system I am proposing to install comprises:
1 x Texecom Premier Elite 24 metal casing
1 x door contact (already fitted by the developer)
4 x PIRs
1 x Texecom Odyssey 1 Sounder
There is wiring for a panic button however since that's in youngest daughters room (bizarrely!) I think I will leave that not connected for now.
So - my questions:
1. Does this seem a reasonable system? What if any improvements would you make? (initially it will be configured bells only - I know how limited this can be but its is better than nothing and I can add a com module later!)
2. We've got two cats. One PIR faces the stairs. I've been reading that the Bosch Blueline Tri-tech Gen2's are the PIRs to go for in this kind of circumstance. Any thoughts or opinions on this?
All advice and comments are very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Mark
First post here although I have been trawling the forums for information recently. I am hoping that I can ask a couple of questions of the security experts reading this, or indeed any knowledgeable DIY-ers!
So basically a very common story - I have moved into a new build, which is pre-wired for an alarm. The developer did offer to fit an alarm however there wasn't a whole load of supporting information offered so I have concluded to do it myself. I'm electrically competent but obviously don't have the product knowledge that any time in the industry will get you.
The system I am proposing to install comprises:
1 x Texecom Premier Elite 24 metal casing
1 x door contact (already fitted by the developer)
4 x PIRs
1 x Texecom Odyssey 1 Sounder
There is wiring for a panic button however since that's in youngest daughters room (bizarrely!) I think I will leave that not connected for now.
So - my questions:
1. Does this seem a reasonable system? What if any improvements would you make? (initially it will be configured bells only - I know how limited this can be but its is better than nothing and I can add a com module later!)
2. We've got two cats. One PIR faces the stairs. I've been reading that the Bosch Blueline Tri-tech Gen2's are the PIRs to go for in this kind of circumstance. Any thoughts or opinions on this?
All advice and comments are very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Mark