Re: Re: Alarm systems

["Alancc" <alan.cc@xxxxxxx>]

I would have to agree with Ronni 100% on this one.

As some of you may know I own a NACOSS approved installation company
and
have been in the business for over 20 years, past experience with radio
based systems  has been very negative, not only alarms but radio
intercoms,
signalling and video transmission.
Unlike paint they do not do what it says on the tin, any claims on
performance are usually over exaggerated and based on use in open air,
I'm
sure not many of us live in a field.
If you can wire it then do so, there is a lot to be said for keeping it
as
simple as possible, removing all that additional circuitry must improve
reliability.
Also don't buy the cheapest equipment from the local DIY store, good
quality
doesn't cost much more.

As for how long to do a house or small office, normally about 2 days.

Alancc

----- Original Message -----
From: Martin Greenwood <martin@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 1:07 PM
Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Re: Alarm systems


> At 09:34 13/01/2003 +0000, you wrote:
> >Being an installer of security systems (specifically alarms) I
would
> >not reccommend using wireless equipment.   That doesn't
mean to say
> >it's crap, but I personally wouldn't use it unless you really have
to.
> >
> >Probably not doing myself any favours by saying this, but any
> >reasonably competent person can install a good quality
alarm.   You
> >can buy any equipment you need from a security supplier and it
will
> >all come with extremely good instruction manuals.
>
> Thanks to all for the good feedback re alarm systems.
>
> I'm looking for interconnected smoke alarms as much if not more than
the
> security aspect.
> Consequently wireless would be much easier.
>
> As an installer, how long do you allow for small office / home for
wired
> system?
> (Hours or days?)
>
> Any more experience from others regarding wired vs wireless?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Martin





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