New Alarm advice

[Steve Donovan]

Hi,

I'm an engineer by trade, and a qualified electrician, albeit never traded myself as a spark.
I'm looking to install a new alarm system. Many years ago I had an old veritas system - we replaced this a couple of years ago for a wireless Miguard G5 system which has proven to be complete pants.

I'm therefore looking to install a new system. I'd appreciate some recommendations on the best types of systems.
I'm probably looking at a wired system, but would appreciate some advice on any proven reliable wireless systems.

I usually get my electrical kit from the likes of TLC direct, and they seem to have the Accenta and Optima systems - what are your thoughts on these systems.

Requirements will be something like 5 or 6 zones, so not a big system - and I'd also probably want some sort of dialler installed with it. I'm looking to install myself.

Many thanks in advance
Steve

 

[alan333]

I'm not an alarm expert and I'm sure you'll get other, more knowledgeable, replies, but FWIW...
Have a look at the Honeywell Galaxy range, the G2-12 (12 zone) is about £30 on ebay. It's a well respected wired system out of the box but can be made wireless with extra parts. You'd also need a keypad (MK7), plus a strobe/siren, and a battery (plus sensors etc unless yours are compatable). You can add an ethernet module for £50 which gives you full control of the alarm from your phone/internet and texts/calls you if your alarm goes off (for £1 per month). Google selfmon for more info, there's a few happy customers on here, including me.

 

[sparkymarka]

Look at hybrid systems eg Texecom premier , Galaxy , Scantronic , castle, best of both worlds... The premier panel can do text message and now a low cost speech unit that you can plug on .