Alarming Thoughts

["BUTLER, Tony, FM" <tony.butler@xxxxxxx>]

Guys,

I'm looking for some advice here.
My house isn't yet alarmed - though for all the burglars out there, it most
definitely _is_, and we have a BIG DOG TOO!), so I'm looking into the
various options.
I had a bog standard wireless system at my last pad, but wasn't that
impressed with it, so have had all wiring put in for an alarm here, just
not
got alarm yet.

All wiring, that is, except for a remote keypad - doh!
So I'm looking for something wired, but perhaps with a wireless remote, as
main panel will be @ node 0 under the stairs - not exactly SWMBO-friendly
for arming/disarming :)

I've just gotten into X10 (have some bits, but no definite use for them
yet.
SWMBO cracked up when I used a keyfob remote to turn on a desk lamp, with
my
hand on'y inches from the actual lamp switch :-)) and see that, if I was
happy with wireless again, I could get a PIR, horn etc & have an X10
alarm.
But then I'm looking @ Comfort & that's the 'ultimate home control
system'
that does your alarm etc etc etc
So is home vision
so is home seer.

You see my problem - too many things on the market claiming to solve all my
problems....

so.....anyone got any thoughts on a relatively entry level alarm system,
preferably wired, X10 would be nice, expandable in the future a must.
I don't really want mail boxes, auto dialling, robo dogs etc as current
property doesn't warrant that (and nosey neighbours make gr8 guard dogs),
just want something practical and extensible.

I have already established that you cannot just dip your toes into the X10
waters, as I discovered when I could no longer operate my overhead light
with the on/off switch once I'd installed socket rocket.
SWMBO was _very_ happy with that - not :-) - but I don't want to start down
one 'ultimate solution' path and find I reach a dead end......


Oh, and cheap would be good too!!!
Maybe I should just get a standard wired alarm.....any ideas?

cheers,


Tony


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