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DIY recommendation

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  • 25-04-2012 2:51pm
    #1
    hootini
    Registered Users Posts: 83 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I've just moved back into my house after some extensive renovations. I had an old wireless Eircom Phonewatch unit that was on its last legs (just the door contacts and PIR triggered alarm).

    Could someone knowledgeable please recommend / point me in the right direction of a DIY alarm system (and where to purchase the kit/parts etc?).

    I'd love to get it fitted but I just don't have the budget to be honest. So on this note I would like to attempt a self install.

    I was looking @ the following:

    1 X Control panel (UPC phone / need it to dial my mobile etc?)
    1 X Keypad (wireless?)
    3 X Door Contact
    3 X PIR (wall mounted or ceiling based ones?)
    1 X Bell Box (wireless or powered?)

    Can these kits be purchased over the counter like the ones you see in B&Q etc?

    Am I missing anything else?

    Many thanks for your input.


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    #2
    hootini
    Registered Users Posts: 83 ✭✭hootini


    Anyone - please?


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    #3
    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    The Powermax Complete or Powermax Express would be a good system for you to install your self. They are fully wireless & them come in kits with
    1 External Bell
    1 Voice dialler
    1 contact
    2 PiRs
    2 Wireless remote key fobs

    You can add onto this up to 28 zones.
    Take a look at the suppliers sticky for suppliers close to you.


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    altor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,719 ✭✭✭✭altor


    The powermax kit will be easy enough to install. All pre-programmed so just a matter of sticking up the equipment. Adding extra sensors is also very easy.
    Another kit to look at would be the HKC Quantum 70.
    Both systems can be got in most suppliers but ring ahead to make sure.

    www.altor.ie



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