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Response Alarms.Which one?

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  • 24-07-2013 3:26pm
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    ankaragucu
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    Hi, considering an alarm system for a duplex apartment.Thinking of one of those wireless ones with a main control box/panel linked to sensors around the rooms.Could anyone offer some advice as to brand, price, etc.Also, easy to self install would be good too.

    Thanks


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    Jnealon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭Jnealon


    ankaragucu wrote: »
    Response Alarms.Which one?
    I'd stay away from them.
    Have a read of the sticky at the top of the forum, Visonic would be good for a diy install


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    KoolKid
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    Jnealon wrote: »
    I'd stay away from them.
    Have a read of the sticky at the top of the forum, Visonic would be good for a diy install

    +1 to all of that.Look over the suppliers sticky.
    Northwood technology stock Visonic.


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    ankaragucu
    Registered Users Posts: 490 ✭✭ankaragucu


    Actually guys I didn't mean the company CALLED Response Alarms (not that I'd ever heard of them) I meant an alarm system that works by response, you know to movement.
    I'll check out Visonic as you both recommended.
    Thanks.


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    KoolKid
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    If you mean by using motion detection then I would recommend using sensors and contacts on the perimeter first. With PiRs someone has to be in your house before the alarm activates. By then the damage is done.


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


    ankaragucu wrote: »
    Actually guys I didn't mean the company CALLED Response Alarms (not that I'd ever heard of them) I meant an alarm system that works by response, you know to movement.
    I'll check out Visonic as you both recommended.
    Thanks.

    I would also have a look at the Quantum 70. There is a comparison thread here.

    www.altor.ie



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    Evolution1
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    The HKC quantum is a nice little kit for an apartment.
    Has the option for voice dialling or SMS already included so it will work with UPC , eircom , Vodafone , WiMAX ect .

    You get
    2 RF PIRs
    1 RF door sensor
    1 RFwindow sensor
    1 Keyfob
    Optional RF bell box

    Visonics gear is nice too
    Or look at GSDs i70


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


    Has anyone used the GSDs i70 yet?

    www.altor.ie



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    Evolution1
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    altor wrote: »
    Has anyone used the GSDs i70 yet?


    Don't think so :P
    All the hype and no info


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


    Evolution1 wrote: »
    Don't think so :P
    All the hype and no info

    Anyone I have asked has not. Be good to hear reports off anyone who has installed this system. Good or bad all welcome :)

    www.altor.ie



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    Evolution1
    Registered Users Posts: 855 ✭✭✭Evolution1


    altor wrote: »
    Anyone I have asked has not. Be good to hear reports off anyone who has installed this system. Good or bad all welcome :)



    I'm afraid to buy one incase it's not all it seems to be .
    Don't want to be stuck with it .


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


    Evolution1 wrote: »
    I'm afraid to buy one incase it's not all it seems to be .
    Don't want to be stuck with it .

    I know Koolkid said he was going to be using them so be interesting to see what feedback he had if he did.

    www.altor.ie



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


    Hi Guys,
    Just an update here. I am limited by an NDA as to what I can say...
    I,m holding out for a full working kit with IP and app up and running.
    The IP and app is the main feature here , so I don't see the point of installing without that.
    Hope this will be ready in the next week or 2.


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