Best house alarm system?

janp · 20 Apr 2012 at 16:13

I work for a security installer, and we do cover some of London. I'm not sure I can post our website though as we also sell CCTV equipment, which Overclockers sell.

I've left you a message via trust though.

Yas786 · 20 Apr 2012 at 16:21

qqg3 said:
Oh, someone doesn't like dogs? **** off.

Yes and so what??...wow some of you dog owners are pretty tempermental arent you??.

FYI not everyone likes dogs and the smell that comes from them

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dannyjo22 · 20 Apr 2012 at 16:28

Spawn said:
Yes and so what??...wow some of you dog owners are pretty tempermental arent you??.

FYI not everyone likes dogs and the smell that comes from them.

Of course they are temperamental, they spend their lives talking to dogs like they are human as a baby substitute.

Only thing worse is a cat lover

ShortWarning · 20 Apr 2012 at 16:35

AS_Platinum said:
Yep, what gave it away

The reason I ask is because I work for a signalling company so I always get curious.

Energize · 20 Apr 2012 at 16:45

dannyjo22 said:
Not only would it be cheaper in the long run than a dog you dont have to turn into one of those ****s that talk to their dog like a human and your house won't smell of dog.

Or you could just have a dog while avoiding both of those.

Hagar · 20 Apr 2012 at 16:51

Having all your neighbours with alarms is the best way. No-one knows if you have one or not and are just being stealthy. This does not cost a penny.

AS_Platinum · 20 Apr 2012 at 16:59

ShortWarning said:
The reason I ask is because I work for a signalling company so I always get curious.

Not SMS is it?

ShortWarning · 20 Apr 2012 at 17:03

AS_Platinum said:
Not SMS is it?

They're an ARC. We produce and support equipment that signals to them though (CSL).

AS_Platinum · 20 Apr 2012 at 17:05

Ahhh good ol' CSL, love Dualcoms, and so does who I work for (Wessex F&S)

lewism · 20 Apr 2012 at 17:19

Dualcomm 4 lyfe y0!

To the op. get a couple of quotes for the same range of kit then go with who your gut tells you to go with. Don't bother with DIY systems, save your money and get it done properly. If you want signalling it's not cheap but worthwhile for that extra piece of mind.

ShortWarning · 20 Apr 2012 at 17:44

Haha.

If you ever call support and speak to Gareth, that's me!

AS_Platinum · 20 Apr 2012 at 17:46

I shall now know to give you grief

lewism · 20 Apr 2012 at 17:52

ShortWarning said:
Haha.

If you ever call support and speak to Gareth, that's me!

We had one of your guys up at our office on Wednesday for some training. Very nifty.

AS_Platinum · 20 Apr 2012 at 17:54

lewism · 20 Apr 2012 at 17:55

AS_Platinum said:
oops

I wasn't there, it was for the newer guys but I assume so. Was all the way up in sunny Scotland.

AS_Platinum · 20 Apr 2012 at 17:56

Are you going to bring out a bus lead for the galaxy series? I think one of the salesmen said something about it some time ago. (the 4 pin plug on adapter)

SexyGreyFox · 20 Apr 2012 at 18:09

I haven't read any of the thread but I bet some say 'a dog'.
I worked in a Juvenile Prison and not one inmate was EVER put off by a dog in the house.

arekgreenman888 · 20 Apr 2012 at 18:26

On top of the dog. License is easy to get.

Macro · 20 Apr 2012 at 18:51

Anyone got any experienced/recommendations of monitored systems?

bitslice · 20 Apr 2012 at 19:13

I should point out that nearly all alarm systems can send you an SMS to your mobile regarding recent events (intrusion, fire, tamper etc).
Either as part of their range or a bit of add-on kit.

This kit starts at around £70

All a monitoring system does is send the same message via SMS or dialup/IP/3G or Redcare$$$ to a flunky who will check the system and decide to ring the Police or not.

Essentially you are paying extra to give the police a tipoff, when really insurance covers everything anyway.