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Go for wired or wireless house alarm?

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  • 08-04-2019 10:39am
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    davo2001
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    Hi,

    Just bought a house in North Tipp, house looks to be wired for an alarm but none was ever installed.

    I'd be looking for a basic setup that I could monitor myself, possible with an app, I really don't want another monthly bill on my hands for a monitored system!

    Would I be better in using the existing wired system or should I go wireless?

    I know next to nothing about alarm systems so any help appreciated.


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    Stoner
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    Wired.

    Most systems handle both. Wired is cheaper and does not require multiple battery changes

    You can mix and match too


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    davo2001
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    Does anyone have any recommendations on who to contact in the limerick area?


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    davo2001
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    Got a quote for the following:

    1 x HKC SW - 10270 Control Panel
    1 x HKC SABB External Sounder
    1 x HKC echo internal sounder
    1 x HKC GSMwifi card
    8 x HKC H01JBWR combined contact + J/B
    1 x 12v 7ah Battery.

    Price including VAT was €1100.

    Does this seem a little overpriced? Basically this will only cover downstairs :(


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    KoolKid
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    davo2001 wrote: »
    Got a quote for the following:

    1 x HKC SW - 10270 Control Panel
    1 x HKC SABB External Sounder
    1 x HKC echo internal sounder
    1 x HKC GSMwifi card
    8 x HKC H01JBWR combined contact + J/B
    1 x 12v 7ah Battery.

    Price including VAT was €1100.

    Does this seem a little overpriced? Basically this will only cover downstairs :(


    A little yes. Also allow for paying for each app you download and the ongoing monthly or annual subscription fees.
    Also are there no motion sensors??
    Shop around a bit more would be my advice.


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    davo2001
    Registered Users Posts: 3,317 ✭✭✭davo2001


    KoolKid wrote: »
    A little yes. Also allow for paying for each app you download and the ongoing monthly or annual subscription fees.
    Also are there no motion sensors??
    Shop around a bit more would be my advice.

    Thanks for the response, trying to shop around but having a bit of difficulty finding installers / suppliers in my area (limerick / clare / north tipp).
    I might get a single motion detector but trying to keep costs down.


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    KoolKid
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    Most good installers would insist. We would not install a standard system without at least one motion sensor.Also are there only magnetic contacts on the windows and doors. There should be inertia shock sensors also.


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