Questionfairy
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We have a monitored alarm and it gives great peace of mind.Would you recommend a monitored or non-monitored system?
I would avoid fixed alarm systems. The world is wireless now.
Wireless sensors are significantly more expensive and a boon to installers who make a lot of money replacing batteries.
You can install them yourself. And also change the batteries yourself.
The whole thing is much less problematic if you need to change windows, repaint, re-plaster, etc.
Just remember with self installed alarm systems, no matter how much better they are, you cannot use them to get a discount on your house insurance. If you've said you have an alarm, but it's self installed, the insurance company can use it as a reason not to pay if you have a claim.
Also, the alarm needs to be armed every time the house is vacant or you will not be covered for burglary. Personally I don't claim the alarm discount for this reason.If you do claim such a discount on your home insurance, make sure you keep records of the system being signed-off as inspected to the standards they require every year.
Control Panel: | The panel will be H.K.C. The panel has zone omission facility, and is mains operated with a 12 volt stand by rechargeable battery. | |
Bell Box & Strobe Light: | The bell box will be fitted in an agreed position; it will incorporate one self activating bell unit, tamper switch and one flashing light. | |
Internal Siren: | One Echo internal siren will be fitted. | |
Keypad: New GSM Voice Unit: | There will be one keypad fitted in an agreed position. This unit will switch on and off the alarm system. This Unit sends a voice message as well as other features available on a downloadable app (approx €10) to a number of pre programmed telephone numbers supplied by client via the Mobile Telephone Network. There is a monthly fee by the provider of €7 per month for this service. | |
Detection Devices: | There would be a number of Detection Devices fitted as set out on page 2. |
Zones | Detection Devices and area to be covered |
Zone 1 | One contact to be fitted on the front door. |
Zone 2 | The sitting room window will have one shock sensor and two contacts fitted. |
Zone 3 | The hall window will have one shock sensor and one contact fitted |
Zone 4 | The dining room French door will have one shock sensor and one contact fitted. |
Zone 5 | The dining room side window will have one shock sensor and one contact fitted. |
Zone 6 | The kitchen window will have one shock sensor and two contacts fitted. |
Zone 7 | The utility window will have one shock sensor and one contact fitted. |
Zone 8 | The back door will have one shock sensor and one contact fitted. |
Zone 9 | The play room window will have one shock sensor and two contacts fitted. |
Zone 10 | The bathroom window will have one shock sensor and one contact fitted. |
Zone 11 | The back bedroom window will have one shock sensor and one contact fitted. |
Zone 12 | One beam to be fitted on the landing. |
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