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HKC Alarm upgrade quote

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  • 19-06-2019 10:27am
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    Doop
    Registered Users Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭


    Hi - Just looking for some second opinions on the below quote..

    I have a hardwired 'secure watch' HKC alarm installed, showing one fault and low battery... I could easily change the battery myself but figured we'd get the system upgraded.. I was quoted the below, just wondering if the experts on the fourm here think its a fair enough cost or on the steeper end of things? needless to say its higher than I hoped but aren't these things always that way!!

    Relocation of external bell box plus supply and fit a new one.
    Change panel to HKC 10270 + new keypad.
    Supply and fit 1x Gsm sc (app control)
    1x 7amp battery
    1x wireless pir
    1x wireless inertia
    Locate fault on upstairs zone.
    €940 + vat


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    Donnacha_
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭Donnacha_


    Why are they relocating External Bell ? Gsm Should be optional, Is there a reason for the extra wireless inertia & pir ?


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    Doop
    Registered Users Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭Doop


    Well to be fair I had asked him to do that, he says the existing external bell is shot anyway. I did want the HKC app which I suppose is why the GSM is included, and again I asked for the extra PIR and inertia, so to be fair hes priced exactly what we asked for.
    You reckon the price is fair enough so?


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    Donnacha_
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭Donnacha_


    Yes its within reason.


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    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,540 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    As always the recommendation is to get three quotes.

    Also "Gsm sc", that is old kit, I'd be requesting a "GSM-WiFi":
    https://www.hkcsecurity.com/uk/product/gsm-wifi/

    The GSM-WiFi is dual-path, that means it can communicate with the HKC servers over two channels, Wifi first and if that fails, it can fall back to GSM.

    The "Gsm sc", is single path only, GSM only. For that price, I'd be expecting a GSM-Wifi to be included.


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    Doop
    Registered Users Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭Doop


    Thanks for the above...
    One last query...are there any alternatives to the HKC 10270 keypad as its kind of clunky looking... needles to say I understand upgrading from it (if possible) would cost more.


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    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    You could upgrade to most systems.
    Siemens Vanderbilt, GSD, Risco, Aritech etc.


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    #8
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,544 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Seems like a reasonable price. Personally I would stick with HKC as it is very solid.

    As suggested by KoolKid it would be possible to go with a different brand. Out of the ones suggested I would only consider the Siemens (as they are known for making excellent kit) I just don’t rate the others.


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