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I phoned alert electrical and they'll happily replace the battery for the 7ah - there's a price difference of about a quid, so no brainer really (erm, not forgetting the return postage!). Another potential banana skin however: Noticed the french doors are a bit of a conundrum. The centre bar...

Ah - it's not that clear in the online manual (for the texecom premier 24), at least the pictorial element (which states 1 x 7ah, 2 x 7ah or 1 x 17h). However, further on it does indeed refer to the metal housing. They do supply this kit with the 3ah battery as standard, so I'll see what the...

Cheers. It's not so much the panel (although it's pleasing to find out I can pick up filters) but the short run of alarm cables directly past the CU - pretty much the only place I couldn't divert or shift the six core given the space you have to contend with. Many thanks.

The battery is the one supplied with the Premier 24 kit from alert electrical, but the manual does indeed recommend the one's you mentioned. I didn't really pay much attention to the 'ah' in battery terminology...but it's quite obvious now! I'll see if I can return it and upgrade it...

Few hours!! :shock: The battery, by the way, is a 3.4ah 12v... Will definitely look into the Com IP - makes sense as most of the house will have ethernet points in each nook and cranny...I'm hoping the next gen fridges can indeed 'self order' via the internet when stocks of fine ale is...

Cheers pcaouolte. Consulting the Texecom manual (as different manufacturers suggest different options) it's perhaps slightly vague: FCU being an example rather than a rule, and the nearby (at arms length in this case) MCB is indeed a 'readily accessible disconnection device'. It's a 17 way...

The panel is fixed below the consumer unit (by around 12 inches) and will be boxed off/placed in cabinet above a cloak cupboard. The cable will more than likely flush with the wall then plastered over - fairly certain it will be done this way. Hadn't considered flex to be fair, but then again...

I didn't pick up on the Aux/Fault connection (is this used in general to monitor power supplies?). So, literally use a cut off single wire from the six core and link these two contacts together? Would it regisiter as a fault//tamper if these two were not connected? Good advice on the...

Quick pic...and that's probably it for a while :) I'll be fitting this around other stuff so might take some time to fully install. I suspect I'll get one or two headaches when it's time to program, but at least the install (thankfully) should go to plan now. Had one or two practice runs...

Fantastic. I did read a few things about the mobile services being a little patchy (numbers changing etc), so will look into other options. Like the sound of the Com-IP, but I'll leave that for the future (the network isn't fully set up yet...250 metres CAT6 currently going in)...

Excellent - thanks. Will order the dual tech one towards the end of the week. I've quite easily digested your great advice on here (and it is often very difficult to get advice across succesfully on the internet)...I'm struggling on this last bit however: Drop spare six core in RKP -...

Thanks pcaouolte. Just means drilling a few more holes in the joists either side of mains/lighting and data cables. These 6 core cables are quite thin, and in the main, only one cable per hole...so only small holes required. I haven't ordered that dual tech yet - will do this week - but...

Excellent - will do that...and yes, the front door contact is but a couple of feet from the keypad. Unfortunately, the only ceiling I haven't taken down downstairs is the kitchen (the only room that was just about complete when we moved in) which means I'll have to channel the ceiling out to...

Ah, ok...this dual tech model: http://www.alertelectrical.com/prod/859/prestige-dual-technology-digital-detector So - a better option for the hall, which may be prone to more false alarms (letterbox and parcels being one example). Cost a bit more (four times as much!) as the compact...

Beat me to it...I just did 'the math' and the upstairs PIR would take me up to 9 zones now. Options I thought were: add the French Door contact and Back Door contact to one zone? Purchase an expander (not preferable as this refurb project is costing enough as it is - looked at one around...

Hi - the PIR's are 'Prestige Compact PIR' Spec (though of course you may already know of this model): Specification •Range: 15m (50 feet), 90° volumetric coverage •Supply Voltage: 9 - 16VDC •Current Consumption: 10mA typical •Alarm Output: Built-in normally closed relay, <24VDC...

Ok - I've understood the technical aspects, but I seem to have neglected the set up and location of the sensors. I've had another good trawl through some discussions/advice online and think I have sussed a plan. Yes - I probably did get the sensors mixed up...I do only have door contacts and...

Thanks pcaouolte. I'll take a look at the Pyronix (not much in them cost wise)...just wondering if it would be really loud! Hoping it's not as sensitive to my cooking as the standard ones I have :) Now fairly certain that the exodus OH/4W detectors do not have internal sounders so I will...

Resistors: Excellent - thanks. Aye, I have a multi-meter - usually only employed for testing live...I'll dust if off and ready it for it's next line of work :) I'll test wire (with resistors) a contact up and post a pic up. I'm sure I'll suss it now you've advised the correct procedure. Does...

I think they're might be a thin red line between posting too little and posting too much :) Cheers!