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Alarm for Ground Floor Apartment

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  • 02-09-2013 2:02pm
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    Macers
    Registered Users Posts: 512 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    I've read the comparisons for the alarm system i the stickies but just looking for your input to which you feel would best suit...?

    I have a ground floor apartment pre-wired so only a panel required.

    I don't require any sensors internally (basically just want the windows and doors alarmed).

    Would like an alarm that SMS when the alarm is activated and possibly comes with a keyfob to disable?

    Any opinions for a complete noob with no idea...?


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


    I'd recommend Siemens SPC . It gives the option of using the wired & adding wireless if required.
    I would always fit a minimum of one internal sensor PiR anyway. Its good to have a second line of defence & something to verify any alarm activations.


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    kub
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    Why a keyfob? A keypad is a lot safer as a keyfob can be lost.


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    Macers
    Registered Users Posts: 512 ✭✭✭Macers


    kub wrote: »
    Why a keyfob? A keypad is a lot safer as a keyfob can be lost.

    Just handy - the parents use one on their house (Eircom Phonewatch)


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    KoolKid
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    kub wrote: »
    Why a keyfob? A keypad is a lot safer as a keyfob can be lost.


    A keyfob would be in addition to the keypad, not instead.
    Keyfobs can be easily removed if lost.


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    Evolution1
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    I'd recommend the HKC secure wave or as KK said the Siemens .
    I'm assuming there's no wire for a motion sensor in the apt ?
    You could use the HKC quantum kit €380-€390 you can have wired and wireless gear. (10 wired point id sensors)
    A wireless outside bell.
    You get two wireless PIRs .
    A panel with a built in digi for SMS or voice calls .
    2 wireless door window sensors .
    A Keyfob with secure disarming ( you enter your code on the fob ) .
    You could then use point ID wired sensors €19-€20 each to cover the other windows /doors .

    This would work out cheaper then buying the gear (HKC secure wave and Siemens ) seperately .


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    Macers
    Registered Users Posts: 512 ✭✭✭Macers


    Thanks for that - much appreciated!

    There are no motion sensors wired internally in the apartment.

    Where would one purchase this equipment in Leinster region?


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    Evolution1
    Registered Users Posts: 855 ✭✭✭Evolution1


    wescos electrical stocks HKC gear


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    KoolKid
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    HKC is sold pretty much everywhere.
    Siemens is available in
    REW
    RWL
    Northwood and Reliable
    See the sticky for contact details.


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    altor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,717 ✭✭✭✭altor


    Evolution1 wrote: »
    I'd recommend the HKC secure wave or as KK said the Siemens .
    I'm assuming there's no wire for a motion sensor in the apt ?
    You could use the HKC quantum kit €380-€390 you can have wired and wireless gear. (10 wired point id sensors)
    A wireless outside bell.
    You get two wireless PIRs .
    A panel with a built in digi for SMS or voice calls .
    2 wireless door window sensors .
    A Keyfob with secure disarming ( you enter your code on the fob ) .
    You could then use point ID wired sensors €19-€20 each to cover the other windows /doors .

    This would work out cheaper then buying the gear (HKC secure wave and Siemens ) seperately .

    I like your thinking but the 10/70 would be a better option.

    www.altor.ie



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    drunkenbarney
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭drunkenbarney


    Hi Macers

    you don't say if you have a eircom landline. if you do a hkc 1070 would be your best option as it gives you a wireless option down the road. If you don't have landline, get the hkc 1070 or the UTC ats 1000 with a gsm module, you will get texts and be able to send sms messages to arm/disarm the system. the hkc is a more popular brand but the UTC is higher quality. cant vouch for the siemens I'm afraid but you won't go wrong as long as it is installed by a PSA licensed company. always a good idea to have at least one PIR as back up


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