What alarm should I go for

The lips

Hi Guys,

I'm new to the forum, love all the info and chat on here......

I have just signed another 12 month lease on a place I am renting, it has no alarm and the landlord doesn't seem to keen.

If I got an alarm installed would I be able to get it removed in 12 months for my next place? Maybe a house of my own.

HKC alarms seem to get a good reputation on this forum. Could anyone recommend an alarm system or installer near the Portarlington area?

The house is prewired at the doors, not windows so I would leave the windows alone. I would be needing five PIR's and two door sensors.

Joe

altor

The lips wrote: »

Hi Guys,

I'm new to the forum, love all the info and chat on here......

I have just signed another 12 month lease on a place I am renting, it has no alarm and the landlord doesn't seem to keen.

If I got an alarm installed would I be able to get it removed in 12 months for my next place? Maybe a house of my own.

HKC alarms seem to get a good reputation on this forum. Could anyone recommend an alarm system or installer near the Portarlington area?

The house is prewired at the doors, not windows so I would leave the windows alone. I would be needing five PIR's and two door sensors.

Joe

Wire free alarms are best if you are going to be moving out again. Simple to install and remove. The way the house is cabled is not really offering you much protection as windows and doors are the main route to most premises. A hybrid system would allow you use what cables are there plus you would have the ability to add wire free devices to windows that have no cables. More secure in the long run.

The lips

Hi Altor,

Thanks for the suggestion, I was thinking that using the existing wires at the doors would keep the costs down.

How are the wireless sensors powered?

altor

The lips wrote: »

Hi Altor,

Thanks for the suggestion, I was thinking that using the existing wires at the doors would keep the costs down.

How are the wireless sensors powered?

Yes using the wires where possible will keep the cost down. Wire free sensors use batteries. 2 - 5 years depending on the system you get installed.

The lips

I will start to ring alarm suppliers. Depending on the prices I get I might get a gsm device installed also, they are another €250.

altor

The lips wrote: »

I will start to ring alarm suppliers. Depending on the prices I get I might get a gsm device installed also, they are another €250.

Depending on the system you use the GSM will offer you more functions for remote setting of the system. The cost can vary so shop around.

KoolKid

If your using wired I would recommend the Siemens 4220. .
Thinking ahead this would be ideal for your house in the future as it would be expandable. The features it has over other systems may be useful down the line.
If your thinking wireless then either the Visonic Powermax would be good. For an apartment The Visonic Powermax Express comes with a GSM dialler.

altor

Here is the HKC Securewave PDF to have a look at also.

The lips

Brilliant info there lads, i have been up to my eyes these last few days, no time to call any installer.

But now I know what device to get a price on.

KoolKid

Lets know how you get on..
Time is ticking if you want it as a Christmas present.;)

The lips

I want it to lock up the xmas presents :-)

The lips

Would these two suggested systems be programmable by myself once I get a registered electrician to wire in the control panel?

altor

The lips wrote: »

Would these two suggested systems be programmable by myself once I get a registered electrician to wire in the control panel?

Either system would be easy to install and program yourself.

Jnealon

For a rental property then the visonic would fit the bill.
Very easy to set up and should keep your landlord happy

The lips

Thanks Jnealon,
the alarm is for myself as the landlord is not interested. I will be taking the alarm system with me in 12 months at end of lease.

KoolKid

In that case Visonic is the one you want.

altor

I would also have a look at the HKC Quantum.

Here is a PDF

KoolKid

altor wrote: »

Here is the HKC Securewave PDF to have a look at also.

altor wrote: »

I would also have a look at the HKC Quantum.

Here is a PDF

I'd say he's seen it the first time.:rolleyes:
2 attachments in 2 pages? Desperate times , desperate measures.;)

altor

KoolKid wrote: »

I'd say he's seen it the first time.:rolleyes:
2 attachments in 2 pages? Desperate times , desperate measures.;)

Different system you will find if you look at the PDFs

KoolKid

I know, I was going to attach all Visonics PDFs but I think the OP has got the gist.

altor

KoolKid wrote: »

I know, I was going to attach all Visonics PDFs but I think the OP has got the gist.

We can all link to PDFs, now if they where the same system then I would understand your comments but they are not so I cant see your point

KoolKid

Just as I didn't see the point in posting all Visonics PDFs..
Anyway I believe the OP has got all the info he needs...

KoolKid

Locked. No need for another thread ot with petty arguments.
The OP already said he got the info he needed and has made his decision.