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    Eircom Phonewatch Batteries

    It sounds more like a test call not going through than the battery. If you press the status button it will tell what the problem is. To walk test the Simon, drop the front lid and enter your code. Press test, then Done. This will allow you test all the sensors on the system and also do a main...
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    Need to replace Eircom Phonewatch alarm

    Hi Derc1, You have a wired system, what is the low battery from, do you know the system you have installed?
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    eircom refusing to monitor Astec alarm

    If your system has a DV after the 49 0r 63 then it can be self monitored by using the voice dialer built into the system. If it has a D after the 49 0r 63 then it can be monitored by a monitoring station, does not have to be P.W. Here is a link to the [broken link removed] off the Astec system.
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    Alarm Questions

    I would quit giving advice on alarms if I was you :o A GSM is one of the most easily blocked piece of equipment for an alarm system. New technological, you are making me laugh now :D
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    Alarm Questions

    The securewatch system was good in its day but there newer panel is the one to go for now. If money is not an problem then perimeter protecting is the best form of defense against an intruder. An intruder would be in before your alarm will activate. What about night time ? Most people with your...
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    Alarm Questions

    I was just using them as reference to the wired sensors to hopefully show the OP the difference in size. I recon a wired system would be better since he is at the first fix stage so installing cables now than installing a wire free system you posted the pictures too would be the way to go...
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    Alarm Questions

    I would get the system wired as it saves a lot of hassle with changing batteries in the future. It does sound like the installer is looking for a handy wire free install by the sounds of the [broken link removed]. [broken link removed] compared to them are half the size. Cable for every window...
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    House alarm\CTV cost

    If the op had purchased one he would not be thanking you :D They are as I say, cheap and nasty but if people know nothing about them and just see the price they do think they are getting a good deal. I would not recommend them either. alt1
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    New House Alarm

    That is correct. It is always good practice to have your alarm serviced once per year, not just to keep the standard but to make sure the alarm and its components are working correctly. No point have a burglar test it out for you :D
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    New House Alarm

    That is becoming more common as insurers are looking for ways out of not paying.
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    New House Alarm

    If fitting an alarm yourself I would stay away from the DIY type. The have no standard to conform to so are just thrown together. If looking to fit one I would use the likes of HKC, Powermax, or the Signet. All these system are designed to be used in the industry and can be got in most...
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    New House Alarm

    I dont think it is worth putting an alarm on your insurance. If you dont have it turned on some will refuse to pay out in a claim plus with an EN50131 alarm if you dont have it serviced once a year then they can also refuse as it is not serviced. It is up to you what you do but that is just my...
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    House alarm\CTV cost

    Recommending a system from maplin means you dont know much about there systems, they are cheap and nasty ;)
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    House alarm\CTV cost

    Good price and a good system. I would ask to see this system in action before getting it installed. It is great looking at a system in live view but looking at it in playback is what you really want to see. Live view compared to playback will shock you when you are looking for something. I...
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    Alarm System for a New Build

    Sounds like a good deal, do you know the type of system you got installed ?
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    Alarm System for a New Build

    Very easy to do, all you need is to get your electrician to install a relay to these lights that will be triggered off the alarm when it activates.
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    HKC securewatch alarm won't stop calling my mobile!

    It is set up incorrectly as the text feature needs to be activated. All this is doing is ringing your phone but your not a monitoring station so cant give it the acknowledge it is looking for. Thats why it will keep ringing you.
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    UPC Broadband and Phonewatch

    They are talking about installing a GSM on to your alarm as they wont monitor your alarm through your UPC phone line. UPC themselves would not advise anyone to have there alarm monitored through there line either. The GSM uses a SIM card. The down side to getting the GSM installed is it can...
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    House Alarm switching from Eircom Phone watch

    If the system is not monitored and maintained the system wont be up to standards so taking the sensor off yourself wont be an issue. Open the sensor, your alarm will activate. Enter your user code at the keypad/panel. Take off the old sensor and put on new window. If the alarm goes off just...
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    House Alarm switching from Eircom Phone watch

    Not many people are Ann1. It is only a matter of changing the monitoring numbers in the panel. If you want info on this ask some questions here.
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