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Burglar alarm system

  • 27-05-2009 8:12pm
    #1
    Builderfromhell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭


    Have just finished a massive extension to an old cottage.
    Realised too late that we did not wire for an alarm system.

    anyone know if it's possible, practical to alarm wirelessly afterwards.
    The owner wants all doors and windows alarmed, motion detectors and an audible alarm on wall outside.

    I think I can wirelessly fit motion detectors but these will only alert house owners once someone is laready in the house. also, they don't set off an outside alarm.

    All opinions, advice appreciated.


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  • #2
    -unlaoised-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26 ✭-unlaoised-


    http://www.intellihome.be/english/security

    click on link, you will find all kinds of gems there, heard about this site from a friend who bought an IP camera which he can view from his mobile phone from the site,,,, you shud see it it's class.

    I have no affiliation with site / company, just trying to help OP


  • #3
    De_man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 552 ✭✭✭De_man


    hiya bfh

    i'd recommend you put a thread over on the electrical forum

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1018

    i'm sure stoner & the lads will help you out

    btw i've used intellihome as well but i'll send you another link for another
    company via PM and another UK based forum


  • #4
    Builderfromhell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭Builderfromhell


    Advice much appreciated.
    Isn't this forum a great source of information.

    Not sure if I'm allowed post the same question on two foums in Boardfs.ie.
    'Rules is rules' as Al Murray would say.


  • #5
    -unlaoised-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26 ✭-unlaoised-


    hi de man,
    could you please send me the link you mentioned in PM, i would be interested in having a look at it
    cheers


  • #6
    Technophobe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭Technophobe


    thanks


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  • #7
    Builderfromhell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭Builderfromhell


    Thanks for PM De_Man.
    Have not looked at links in detail yet.
    I understand that in Ireland only a registered security alarm installer can install alarms and it can even be difficult to source materials if you are not registered. Not using a registered installer can create problems with house insurance. I am not 100% sure about this.


  • #8
    De_man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 552 ✭✭✭De_man


    hi

    you'd get more information over on the electrical forum
    but as far as i know yes you're supposed to use a registered installer otherwise your home insurance could be void.
    Now i installed my alarm myself using following UK grade 3 specs/installation & i asked a particular insurance company for a quote and they said it wasn't an issue once it worked

    I got all my materials delivered from belgium & the UK

    to assist your search your looking for a "wireless shock sensor"


  • #9
    Builderfromhell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭Builderfromhell


    De Man,
    Googled 'wireless shock sensor' and got 165,000 listings, so one of them should work.
    seems to me wireless is the way to go. You don't have ugly wires along window and door frames.
    I guess a dis-advantgae is you need to change batteries.

    I'll have alook at the 'Electrical forum'. Didn't know there was one actually.


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