Alarm advice

bjroche

Hi Folks,

I am long time reader and think this is a great site because of the advice and tips given out.

I need to get an alarm fitted to our apartment. It is a two-bed and is pre-wired. Any suggestions of what to look for/avoid? I am not interested in any of dialing ones.

Also, any ideas of what I should expect to pay. Apartment is in Loughlinstown.

Regards & thanks in advance,

B.

KoolKid

Hi bjroche . For an apartment the Astec 63 is most suitable & the most straightforward.
Don't mind the bashing some people here give Astec systems. We have been using them from the start with no proplems. Like any other system if they are installed correctly you will have no trouble with them
You don't say what size the apartment is, but expect to pay between €650- €750 for a professionally installed system. Remember, legally you must only employ a PSA licenced installer.
I will PM you our details & other installer in your area

Jnealon

I would go for a signet with a couple of remote fobs. Prices for apartments can start from 400 + vat

fishdog

Astec, HKC, Aritech all are good.

If installing yourself (like many in the current climate) the Astec is the simplest to install. They can also be supplied with a free installation manual designed for people with no previous alarm experience. The team at Astec are always at the end of the phone to give free helpful advice if you get stuck!

Expect to pay in the region of €300 for materials (perhaps less) for your apartment (with no dialler). You should be able to install your first alarm in a small place like that in a day if you have moderate DIY experience. It requires mains power, but connection is not much harder than connecting a standard plug.

mark2009

koolkid

Don't mind the bashing some people here give Astec systems.

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Thanks for the help koolkid!

fishdog

If installing yourself (like many in the current climate) the Astec is the simplest to install.

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