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What Alarm for DIY Install?

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  • 23-01-2013 8:47pm
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    Prizen
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭


    Hi All,

    I wish to buy an alarm for my house and install it myself. I've rang around for quotes from the experts, but I just do not have the type of money they are quoting.

    Is there an alarm that I can buy online and install myself without too much trouble?
    I have no background in electronics, but have a technical mind.

    Thanks


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    Thunderbird2
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    What's your budget like ?
    Is your house wired for an alarm ?


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    Prizen
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    Thunderbird2 wrote: »
    What's your budget like ?
    Is your house wired for an alarm ?

    My budget is €400 max, less if I can. Would I get any sort at all for this price?
    My house is wired for an alarm, but wouldn't installing a wireless system still be easier?

    Something that's easy to install is important.

    Thanks


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    Thunderbird2
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    Yes wireless is easier . How many doors and windows do you have ?
    You could get the quantum kit 2
    Includes RF bell
    RF fob
    2x RF PIRs
    1x RF reed sensor
    1x RF reed/shock sensor
    Panel with built in voice / text dialler
    Very easy to install
    €400


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    KoolKid
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    Prizen wrote: »
    My budget is €400 max, less if I can. Would I get any sort at all for this price?
    My house is wired for an alarm, but wouldn't installing a wireless system still be easier?

    Something that's easy to install is important.

    Thanks

    You are mad to be installing wireless if your house is wired.
    Get yourself a Siemens or HKC 10/70 and sensors & contacts for the windows/doors
    1 PiR & an internal & external bell.
    That will be much nearer your budget than a few wireless devices.


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    Thunderbird2
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    Are the wires marked ?
    Wired sensors cost €15
    PIRs €17
    Panel + keypad €170
    Bell box €57
    Int bell €17
    Battery €16
    Dialler €70- €90
    Gsm € €170

    Of course wireless will be easier and you can always have a mix of wired & wireless sensors . You can also add sensors at a later stage . But of course have a go at wiring and take your time . :)


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    Prizen
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    wires aren't marked, I could see this causing major headaches for me! This is why I am geared toward wireless!

    I have 2 doors and a patio door, so 3 doors total. 6 windows total


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    Thunderbird2
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    You could bell out the wires using a multimeter

    Wireless
    €400 quantum kit 2
    €420 rf sensors x 7
    Rough prices*
    €820

    Unless you'd be willing to order a simon xt v2 on eBay from the states and have a transformer made in one of the electronic repair stores . Picture below and vids on YouTube .
    1st pic is the ge simon xt v2
    2nd is the HKC quantum
    You might be able to get a visonic system that suits your budget

    The simon xt will work out the cheapest


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    KoolKid
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    You wont get 9 devices on Visonic for that budget either,
    Go with the wired. We will give you all the help you need here.


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    John Kelly of
    Registered Users Posts: 382 ✭✭John Kelly of


    If your main control panel is in an area like your hallway then you could just buy a soundbomb for 5 euro and put it inside the panel as its cheaper than a regular internal siren.
    If you don't have a multimeter then you could use the back up battery and soundbomb to bell out the wires.


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