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Alarm installer and wiring ability.

  • 20-02-2018 12:52AM
    #1
    jon1981
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,349 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm looking to get a new alarm installed. In the location where I want the alarm keypad, there is no mains connection. Is it reasonable to expect an alarm installer to be able to figure this out? or do I need an electrician also to run a cable to this point?


    J


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  • #2
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,693 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    jon1981 wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm looking to get a new alarm installed. In the location where I want the alarm keypad, there is no mains connection. Is it reasonable to expect an alarm installer to be able to figure this out? or do I need an electrician also to run a cable to this point?

    You could simply get the alarm installer to install a wireless keypad.


  • #3
    kub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,581 ✭✭✭kub


    Keypads do not need mains, mains goes to the brains of the system, that is the control panel.


  • #4
    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,790 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    jon1981 wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm looking to get a new alarm installed. In the location where I want the alarm keypad, there is no mains connection. Is it reasonable to expect an alarm installer to be able to figure this out? or do I need an electrician also to run a cable to this point?


    J

    Most good installers would be well able to do this for you. As long as you dont get one of the new lads that will reply " Ehh we only do wireless :)
    Mains is not required .


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