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Home security installation help ?

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  • 06-11-2009 2:19pm
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    rwilson_ie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33 ✭


    I'm just installing an alarm in my house and the actual wiring is no problem.


    What I was wondering is what pepole use to stick the alarm cable to the windows - I have PVC windows.

    I'd prefer not to use those little u shaped nails and have to nail it down. And I'm not sure what type/brand of "glue" to go for ?

    Any help appreciated.

    Rob
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    jack of all
    Registered Users Posts: 2,374 ✭✭✭jack of all


    I used mini plastic trunking which comes with a double sided tape, you just remove the tape and stick directly onto your frames.


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    rwilson_ie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33 ✭rwilson_ie


    Ta :)

    Where did you get it ? don't suppose it comes in brown ?


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    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users Posts: 5,370 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    rwilson_ie wrote: »
    Ta :)

    Where did you get it ? don't suppose it comes in brown ?

    Electrical wholesalers will have it... as would the likes of B&Q etc...

    I bought one length of it last week in white from the wholesalers it was around €4 for it.

    The likes of B&Q will have it in different colours, they also have different profiles which work quite well along the edges of windows...


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    gorwanvfr
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    rwilson_ie wrote: »
    I'm just installing an alarm in my house and the actual wiring is no problem.


    What I was wondering is what pepole use to stick the alarm cable to the windows - I have PVC windows.

    I'd prefer not to use those little u shaped nails and have to nail it down. And I'm not sure what type/brand of "glue" to go for ?

    Any help appreciated.

    Rob
    Superglue works a treat a small drop every six inchs.


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    fred funk }{
    Registered Users Posts: 6,827 ✭✭✭fred funk }{


    gorwanvfr wrote: »
    Superglue works a treat a small drop every six inchs.

    Do not use super glue, it looks terrible. Pencil trunking is the way to go or if you're brave :D you could drill 1/4" holes into the PVC and fish the cables through the inside of the window, I do it all the time and it looks the business.


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    gorwanvfr
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    fred funk }{ wrote: »
    Do not use super glue, it looks terrible. Pencil trunking is the way to go or if you're brave :D you could drill 1/4" holes into the PVC and fish the cables through the inside of the window, I do it all the time and it looks the business.
    Guess that’s your opinion. Done right it looks a lot neater then trucking


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    Joey the lips
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    I would use trunking over superglue. Its easier to remove. It can be got in the window colour. Do not screw the trunking use the sticky back as suggested.


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    fred funk }{
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    gorwanvfr wrote: »
    Guess that’s your opinion. Done right it looks a lot neater then trucking

    In my experience it's not. The glue discolours over time too.


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    altor
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    gorwanvfr wrote: »
    Done right it looks a lot neater then trucking

    Trunking is alot neater that glue and is alot easier to remove also. glue goes a brown colour over time and would look unsightly..

    www.altor.ie



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    rwilson_ie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33 ✭rwilson_ie


    Thanks folks.

    For the moment, I just have the cables stretched and they sit perfectly on the windows :)


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