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I'm in the process of setting up an Elite-64 W which has a SmartCom attached and I have a few questions, this isn't the first system I've configured, the entire system is wireless. SmartCom Version - The Texecom Connect mobile app works as expected but I'm used to entering passcode and...

I'm planning to install a Texecom Odyssey X-W bell and would like to know what the connector type is that's on the battery pack. The reason for this is that I want to make an extension cable for the battery pack and run it into the loft and have the battery pack in the loft, this would remove...

Interesting option, I did initially think about buying parts separately, I’ve very quickly checked the prices and the 24 is £60, radio expander £60 and the keypad £85 which is almost the same cost as the Kit-0086, £199 inc vat which includes the wireless door contact, 3*PIR’s & 3*tag which I’m...

The Gardtec 800 is fitted in a cupboard under the stairs, theres a wired magnetic contact on the cupboard door to protect the Gardtec. In the entrance hall theres a keypad & speaker which are wired through the wall into the Gardtec. So far I’ve purchased an 8XP Expander to support the existing...

Thanks for the reply, our current Gartec unit is 19 years old and the company that fitted it is no longer in business, the keypad and wired door sensors need replacing. Longer term I would like to add additional wireless zones and at the same time try and retain as much of the existing...

I’m planning to replace my GardTec 800 wired alarm system and the intention is to replace the main control unit with a Texecom 64-W along with a 8XP Expansion unit & SmartCom. All the PIR’s are EOL with the correct resistors and I’m hoping to connect these to the 8XP but I have a few questions...

Thanks for comments and they have been most useful, current thinking as suggested, why replace a working system so I'm going to replace just the door senor. And the vaseline suggestion is an ideal tip of the trade. I already have spare senors from my original replacement which I could use, the...

I have a Gardtec alarm which has worked well but needs a couple of items servicing/replacing. We've experienced an few false alarms triggered from the front door sensor which has a recessed read censor. A few years ago I replaced this due to similar false alarms and I'm guessing it just needs...