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i've setup a new user, eg XXXX, usercode 987654. XXXX is a super-duper user type - can do everything - tho i'm really using it to arm and disarm the alarms as part of the test procedure. so, i armed the system. then walked in front of the pir and sure enough the alarms went off. i typed...

are standalone window shock sensors worth it? eg, Friedland ML2 and similar. what i want to know is whether they go into sleep mode to preserve battery life? and if so, how long are they asleep at a time? are there are standalone window shock sensors that do not go into sleep mode...

i have a texecom 48 panel and a texecom lcd keypad. i've connected the network connections on the keypad to network connections in the control panel. so far, so good. do i have to connect the zone in the keypad (labelled "A" [alarm] and "T" [tamper]) to a zone in the control panel...

i've used "alarm wires" - piddly individual silver coloured wires - to connect pirs to the control panel. i had a spare "phone wire" - copper wire - which i've used to connect a keypad to the control panel. my question: is it ok to use "phone wire"? or will the resistance be too great for...

i need help with getting the right bits of texecom kit. rundown of what i need: downstairs: 6 pirs + 2 door contact sensors + 2 window impact/shock sensors. i'd like the 6 pirs to be hardwired. upstairs: 3 pirs + 1 window impact/shock sensor. these pirs can be hardwired or...

for gas and electrical work, i check to see if the engineer is approved by national boards. so, in the same vein, for security system installers, is the nsi check worthwhile?

for my home, which is pet free, will a pir do or should i go with a quad or dual or tri? dual seems to be the one to get, but i'm a novice in this area and would like some advice. thanks.

got a quote to install risco/rokonet home security system. are they any good? compared to texecom, honeywell, adt etc. the panel is gt600 series. the pirs are V40DT. (don't think its the V40QDT) thanks.

complete newbie to electrics so need help & advise. i want to hang a security light on my outside back wall. already have hole in wall for my satellite tv cable which i no longer use. hence, can re-use for security light cable. no need to get qualified electrican and no need to drill extra...

i'm a complete newbie to security systems. so, i need your help. this is for my home which is a semi with side garage and flat roof. i want to install a "basic" system - door sensors, pirs, glass sensors and alarm. not too bothered about cctv nor monitoring. tell me, which is better, wired...