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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!

Aye, I'll give them a good test once set up. They seem to get favourable reviews, so I'll see how I get on with them. I have a couple of (cheapish) battery powered models...they're blinking loud but get a little 'frisky' if I'm cooking anything which gives off a little smoke (usually from the...

Thanks for that - and the linkie too - makes sense. I do have a load of resistors that came with the panel (and PIR's as it happens)...it's been a while since I last looked at resistors so I'm hoping I can determine the values on the provided ones! I've never wired up a door contact before...

Yup...sorry about the length...I didn't want to miss anything out, but on the flip side, I'm terrible about about being concise without an all seeing eye editor... Fantastic - yes that bottom diagram was the one I was going to use. I may have misread (and co joined) a couple of past posts on...

Hi. I've just purchased a Texecom Premier 24 burglar alarm after a good trawl through these boards and on the recommendation of a sparky mate (who unfortunately lives 60 odd miles away...and I've picked his brains far too much of late!). This will be the first alarm we, as a family, have...

I think that may have been the price plus the weight. There were a couple of local firms adversting waste disposal (including asbestos). Another firm offers a wagon to arrive at your place which you then fill, then weigh it then take it away there and then - think they mentioned about a tenner...

Yes - I nearly phoned a local asbestos removal company, but I bet they'd add a fair bit onto the price. Just phoned one local skip company - they don't pick up the bags but suggested leaving a small skip (purely for this waste) at a cost of around £80 or taking to their weigh bridge (anywhere...

Well, I removed this yesterday...and what a horrid job it is! Main problem was the mask was so good, I could hardly breathe...and it took about 7 hours (I was alone). Full suit, mask, googles and gloves but still didn't enjoy it one iota. I kept it damp all the time, but inevitiably panels...

Brilliant - thanks xdave. It might sound a bit odd trying to perfect the taking down of the roof, but I have a bit of a thing for doing things right. Not only that, but were so conscious of our budget on this house refurb that we're having to scrimp and save as much as humanely possible, hence...

...in the words of Columbo, just one more thing!! I'm not procrastinating honest...but apologies for further enquiries - can only hope this thread is of some use to other folks in the future :) Ok - having never lifted a piece of these boards before, I'm wondering how heavy they are - I...

Cheers - all this has eased my worries however irrational (up to a certain part) they are. Many thanks.

I know...hence my previous irony post about my neighbour not going anywhere near the stuff (locked in his car) whilst I load his trailer...he'll happily be puffing away at his ciggies :) I know a few people who've thrown a big bag of caution to the south westerly wind, only to find them filling...