A question concerning alarm sensors

A question concerning alarm sensors

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A question concerning alarm sensors Old Dad Smith 06-23-2005
Posted by PeterCB on June 26, 2005, 5:37 pm
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> PeterCB wrote:
>>
>> What are your intentions for response?
>
> To alert the neighbours. On balance, I think that I've got more chance
> of a faster response than signalling the police.
>
> Not a criticism - just my personal experience, that's all.

Well you must have good neighbours then :)

Due to the fact that most people ignore alarms
these days and probably nearly all people
ignore persistant false alarming - I'd make
sure I fit good quality equipment and detectors.

It only has to go off a couple of times and even
your best neighbours will be saying, "freds alarm's
going off again!"

Going back to your original question.
I'd say you've got enough detectors and
the advice from others in this thread is good
also.

Personally, I'd only fit shock sensors if I can
conceal the wiring without too much fuss or
if I'm ready to decorate. Door contacts -
probably only your front door needed.

Good luck and keep the false alarms to
none otherwise it's a costly and pointless
exercise.





Posted by Andrew Gabriel on June 26, 2005, 6:51 pm
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>
>Well you must have good neighbours then :)
>
>Due to the fact that most people ignore alarms
>these days and probably nearly all people
>ignore persistant false alarming - I'd make
>sure I fit good quality equipment and detectors.
>
>It only has to go off a couple of times and even
>your best neighbours will be saying, "freds alarm's
>going off again!"

>Good luck and keep the false alarms to
>none otherwise it's a costly and pointless
>exercise.

With a new DIY install, I would suggest not connecting the
siren signal to the external sounder initially. If there's
no sounder in the panel, to start with just connect an
internal sounder so you know you've set it off. Even if
the alarm itself has no faults, you may well trigger it
a few times until you get used to using it. When you've
had some period of no false alarms, then connect the siren
to the external sounder. If the external siren has flashing
LEDs and/or strobe, you could connect it up for these
initially -- just leave off the siren connection.

--
Andrew Gabriel



Posted by BIG NIGE on June 26, 2005, 9:24 pm
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>
> > PeterCB wrote:
> >>
> >> What are your intentions for response?
> >
> > To alert the neighbours. On balance, I think that I've got more chance
> > of a faster response than signalling the police.
> >
> > Not a criticism - just my personal experience, that's all.
>
> Well you must have good neighbours then :)
>
> Due to the fact that most people ignore alarms
> these days and probably nearly all people
> ignore persistant false alarming - I'd make
> sure I fit good quality equipment and detectors.
>
> It only has to go off a couple of times and even
> your best neighbours will be saying, "freds alarm's
> going off again!"
>
> Going back to your original question.
> I'd say you've got enough detectors and
> the advice from others in this thread is good
> also.
>
> Personally, I'd only fit shock sensors if I can
> conceal the wiring without too much fuss or
> if I'm ready to decorate. Door contacts -
> probably only your front door needed.
>
> Good luck and keep the false alarms to
> none otherwise it's a costly and pointless
> exercise.
>
>
>




Posted by BIG NIGE on June 26, 2005, 9:28 pm
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>
> > PeterCB wrote:

Door contacts - probably only your front door needed.


I agree with PeterCB on the front door contact - especially as there is no
cover in that area.

As for the other doors - you could fit contacts if you wanted a chime option
when a door is opened.

BTW What control panel have you in mind.




Posted by Old Dad Smith on June 27, 2005, 11:47 am
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BIG NIGE wrote:
> <snip>
> BTW What control panel have you in mind.

Honeywell (Ademco) Galaxy 60.

Ideally, I would like to install the sensor/keypad cables myself, and
then let an installer do the hardware. I doubt if Ademco will allow me
to buy the Galaxy direct from them.

I like the Galaxy 60 because I can use it as a quasi-home automation
controller.



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