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{REQ} Bargain Wireless GSM House Alarm

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  • #2
    ozmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,888 ✭✭✭ozmo


    patch wrote:
    Has anybody any experience of this one which is floating around ebay from quite a few sellers:

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GSM-Auto-Dialler-Wireless-Burglar-and-Fire-Alarm-System_W0QQitemZ230125830227QQihZ013QQcategoryZ41969QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    Thanks.

    doesnt mention battery life of each of the units... just a thought .. would hate to be changing all those batterys if they go often.

    “Roll it back”



  • #3
    Doodlebug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 893 ✭✭✭Doodlebug


    Not to go too far off topic I hope - On the Yale wirefree alarms, the batteries last for 2 years. Not too much of an inconvenience. B & Q, Limerick, were doing Yale wireless kits ("Kit 2") - though it was a few weeks back.

    Can't remember the actual price - was under €100 - have seen it elsewhere for over €200! Doesn't have a dialler in that kit though.


  • #4
    ozmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,888 ✭✭✭ozmo


    I count 18 units in that alarm that require batteries - :rolleyes:

    if they were as good as the yale and lasted 2 years - that still an
    average of 1 battery replacment every 6 weeks or so .. for ever.
    thats a total pain - much better to just bit the bullet and install
    a wired alarm.

    If they claim a longer life - then the units must not be in constant contact with the base unit and so would be prone to wireless jamming or tamper
    like someone taking the siren box off the wall. A wired solution would trigger immediately for something like that.

    “Roll it back”



  • #5
    Doodlebug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 893 ✭✭✭Doodlebug


    I'm not a spokesman for Yale or anything :D but I have fitted the Kit 2 alarm to a house and there are tamper sensors on all components, including the alarm box. The system also detects attempted "system jamming".

    I take your point about 18 units - it is a lot alright - and maybe for covering a sizeable property wired would be the way to go.. but when you have to replace batteries, the units let you know, and if you are going to replace one, then you should probably replace them all in one go - once every 2 years.

    Anyway, I suppose its up to individual taste/size of property. A wired alarm may cause some alterations/disruption to existing household decor, etc. and will usually cost more (including fitting) - which may not suit everybody's taste or pocket.


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