Hi there. I hope I don't manage to cause upset with my first post! Seems a fantastic site btw, pleasure to be here. I've been doing some research into which new alarm system I am going to buy. Initially I was interested in getting a professional installer to supply and fit the system, but after some quotes that made me reach for the nearest chair I'm thinking of installing it myself. I've read plenty of topics in which wireless alarms are slammed in favour of wired systems. But then I've been told by numerous individuals that wireless is completely reliable and safe these days. Ive heard it mentioned that wireless alarm signals can be jammed by professional burglars, but then I've also been told this is nonsense... so I'm a bit confused which way to turn.
To be honest, I would rather fit a mostly wireless system if they are reliable as my house makes it very difficult to hide ugly wires without channaling all the walls - and I've only just finished decorating. Also would benefit me as I'm looking at alarming the garage at the bottom of the garden, and wires will be very hard to run there.
I realise you get what you pay for and I have been looking at what I think are the more expensive wireless alarm systems like the Texecom Excel. I've been told these systems work on frequencies far broader than cheaper systems so they wont be set off by neighbours car alarms/house alarms etc. on the same frequency. Is that right?!?
Finally, if wireless is indeed the way I go, could I ask the more experienced than me (that probably everyone! ) to have a quick look at this alarm and tell me if you think it is of a suitable standard? http://www.global-gadgets.com/House_Alarms-Professional_Wireless_GSM3_Alarm_System.html
I particularly like it as you can arm and de-arm the system remotely from a telephone and you can listen in to the house if the alarm is triggered to see if its a false alarm or not.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and thanks in advance for any helpful answers/advice.
To be honest, I would rather fit a mostly wireless system if they are reliable as my house makes it very difficult to hide ugly wires without channaling all the walls - and I've only just finished decorating. Also would benefit me as I'm looking at alarming the garage at the bottom of the garden, and wires will be very hard to run there.
I realise you get what you pay for and I have been looking at what I think are the more expensive wireless alarm systems like the Texecom Excel. I've been told these systems work on frequencies far broader than cheaper systems so they wont be set off by neighbours car alarms/house alarms etc. on the same frequency. Is that right?!?
Finally, if wireless is indeed the way I go, could I ask the more experienced than me (that probably everyone! ) to have a quick look at this alarm and tell me if you think it is of a suitable standard? http://www.global-gadgets.com/House_Alarms-Professional_Wireless_GSM3_Alarm_System.html
I particularly like it as you can arm and de-arm the system remotely from a telephone and you can listen in to the house if the alarm is triggered to see if its a false alarm or not.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and thanks in advance for any helpful answers/advice.