Hi there
I have been on a job to fix intruder alarm.
Alarm Texecom 1995 very old alarm .
Owner 96 years oldman wanted to replace battery inside the panel. Unfortunately when he took cover down battery fell pulling other cables from terminals. I’ve managed to terminate cables back as I thought...
Hi everyone, first post here and in a bit of a pickle...
Newly qualified out in the big bad world...
I have a job 4 hours from the office so I really want to get this job done and dusted as a previous engineer attended and couldn't complete the job so pressure is on...
On the site they have a...
I set up on my own beginning of 2019, doing mainly commercial and industrial work.
But I’m wanting to branch out to the domestic market as well.
I am wanting to mainly install CCTV and Intruder Alarms.
From looking at a few threads, everyone is saying Hikvision and Texecom are my best bet for...
Hi All
I have a Honeywell Accenta/Optima Gen 4 which has been working without any problems.
The reason I had it installed was because someone I know broke into my house.
Stupidly I left a window fully open before going to work one day and when I returned the alarm was off and it said...
Hello.
Can anyone recommend and fully wired, online / smart intruder alarm system please.
Preferably one that can be expanded to include CCTV with DVR.
The below would be ideal except for its wireless.
Yale Smart home Alarm & 1080p Wired CCTV Kit Bundle | DIY at B&Q -...
hi all, as the title suggests i have a problem with an external sounder. Firstly i’ll hold my hands up and say that alarms systems are somthing ive never really got involved with. When i worked direct for a company they used a sub contractor and nkw im self employed i have generally passed any...
Got myself a tamper fault on intruder alarm I installed on a refurb job I have been doing
is only my 2nd wired system I have installed and had no issues on my 1st one! so would appriaciate any insights.....
system is: Accenta Mini G4 Alarm Panel + LCD Keypad - 8SP399A -...
Hi was wondering if any of the intruder guys could recommend a good alarm system with a proximity tag key pad, I have been looking at the gaurdtec/risco system but cant find a good retailer
if someone could recommend another brand or a good online retailer for the gaurdtec it would be a lot of...
Evening gents, could you lads with experience in wireless intruders please recommend one for me please as I have the need to get one fitted at home!
Thanks in advance, Jim
Hi all,
Moving into my first house in a few weeks and as there's no intruder alarm system currently installed I will be installing one. In order to save cable installation etc. I'm leaning towards wireless systems but have no experience with good models or brands.
Budget is probably max at...
Hi all,
Hi,
My partner and I are considering setting up a CCTV company and I am looking for a course for him to attend.
1. The course must hands on experience too. Can you recommend a course?
2. In order to install CCTV at residential properties, will my partner need to be part P qualified...
Only had cat5e on my van, I know it is dearer etc than alarm cable, just needed to get it done there and then. 4 twisted pair. Wired 3x pirs, 1x door contact, 1x sounder.
Will it work ok? I know it is twisted & solid, not stranded & untwisted. In this instance, will I be ok?
Hi all,
What's everyone opinion on intruder alarms, is wireless the way to go now?
Obviously wireless is cheaper and easier to install but is it less reliable?
What's the pros and cons?
Cheers
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I have been doing my first intruder alarm its a honywell accenta gen4 mini. I am only using 2x pir sensors 1 panic alarm, 1 key pad, and 1 sounder. The first pir is above the entry/exit door so I am not using any door contacts. once I set the system the pir's are picking up movement but not...
Hi all.
Considering going into CCTV/Intruder alarms. (All looks good on the CV). I've had experience installing both types in the past for friends/family etc. I can't find any C&G quallies relating to it. Are there any industry standard quallies i need to be able to advertise as an installer...
Hi there,
I have fitted a GJD autodialler into an Optima G4 panel.
All seems ok but when alarm is triggered the AD dials the programmed number but my telephone does not ring out?
Although when I do 'answer' the phone I can hear the programmed message?
Telephone is not on mute BTW.
Any help would...
Hi guys
I have just accepted a job as a junior alarm engineer and would like to get up to speed as quick as possible.
I wanted to find out if anybody would be able to help me with the basic installation, set up and fault finding of a Honeywell Galaxy and an Accenta intruder panel - something...
Hi guys hope you can help me
Have just swapped my old alarm panel for a shiny new accenta panel.
Havingcarefully noted all wiring and swapping it from old to new . How disappointed was I when powering up nothing happened except the power LED on the front lit up !!
No tones from the keys , no...
Advice please?
Who's alarm control systems do you install and why?
And do you use the same brands sensors and PIRs?
Where do you get them from?
Are they all pretty much the same?
Not asking much :)
Thanks
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