Burglar alarm system

fireisdangerous · 8 Oct 2016 at 09:18

Morning all,

Looking at getting a burglar alarm fitted. ATD seem to be the most popular. Which systems do you have.

Skiddley · 9 Oct 2016 at 08:39

Texecom.

Deep · 9 Oct 2016 at 08:46

Skiddley said:
Texecom.

We had it in the shop for 10 + years, now my parents, my brother and myself all have Texecom alarms in our separate houses.

They've never caused us an issue

Lumeycom · 9 Oct 2016 at 10:48

Another vote for Texacom, anything Veritas like will more than suffice.

Nothing fancy, just does what its meant to do with no fuss

Felix · 10 Oct 2016 at 09:12

Currently looking myself and have been quotes for a Riscos or Pyronix. Both seem to get pretty good reviews, but I also see there is a lot of recommendations for the Texacom.

AS_Platinum · 10 Oct 2016 at 09:37

Felix said:
Currently looking myself and have been quotes for a Riscos or Pyronix. Both seem to get pretty good reviews, but I also see there is a lot of recommendations for the Texacom.

Risco pisco, an absolute heap. The old Gardtec stuff was ok, but the Prosys is dire.
Not used Pyronix kit in years so cannot comment.

Texecom as has been previously mentioned is regarded as very good.

Felix · 10 Oct 2016 at 09:40

AS_Platinum said:
Risco pisco, an absolute heap. The old Gardtec stuff was ok, but the Prosys is dire.
Not used Pyronix kit in years so cannot comment.

Texecom as has been previously mentioned is regarded as very good.

When was the last time you used or looked at the Risco stuff? Apparently it has improved lately but I have seen older comments along the same line as yours.

fireisdangerous · 10 Oct 2016 at 10:19

Thanks for the recommendations, which texecon products are you using.

Deep · 10 Oct 2016 at 13:19

fireisdangerous said:
Thanks for the recommendations, which texecon products are you using.

http://www.texe.com/uk/products/series/keypads/veritas-series/
This is the one we've used for years. Can't fault it

nutcase · 10 Oct 2016 at 13:55

Texecom.

AS_Platinum · 10 Oct 2016 at 17:01

Felix said:
When was the last time you used or looked at the Risco stuff? Apparently it has improved lately but I have seen older comments along the same line as yours.

About 5 years ago.

The Prosys could have not good in that amount of time, it was a bit like the GE ATS and the ATS has never got good, and that is a good 15 years old now

russ9898 · 10 Oct 2016 at 21:52

Telecom veritas is generally what I install for most customers, no frills but totally dependable. If they want something a more 'premium' then I install a Honeywell Galaxy...which ultimately does exactly the same thing, just at 2-3x the price.

Felix · 11 Oct 2016 at 09:14

AS_Platinum said:
About 5 years ago.

The Prosys could have not good in that amount of time, it was a bit like the GE ATS and the ATS has never got good, and that is a good 15 years old now

OK thanks, its the Risco agility I have been quoted for from one company. Pyronix Enforcer from another.

SMN · 11 Oct 2016 at 09:25

Be careful of the 'monthly renting' alarms, ive heard horror stories that if you want to cancel the 'monitored service' after a year they take the equipment back as you never 'owned it', despite paying £700 (for example) upfront which is an 'installation fee'.

AS_Platinum · 11 Oct 2016 at 17:27

Felix said:
OK thanks, its the Risco agility I have been quoted for from one company. Pyronix Enforcer from another.

Agility is an ok fully wireless panel, prepare to stock up on CR123A battery's though. IIRC the SAB uses 5 of them.

koolpc · 11 Oct 2016 at 17:39

Texecom

Dandle · 12 Oct 2016 at 12:38

I have a Texecom Premier Elite 24 with bosch blueline pir pet friendly sensors. My garage is connected wireless though Texecom Ricochet mesh network which works really well too and the batteries on these modules are good for 3-5 years.

I have installed the same type of system four times now and its always worked flawlessly. If you add a comIp module you can even log in on your own network to configure the system and remotely arm /disarm it.

koolpc · 12 Oct 2016 at 16:46

I would like to remove my Texecom but dont fancy the noise it will make! It was fitted to house this year before we bought the place. Never been one for a house alarm.

robj20 · 13 Oct 2016 at 07:03

koolpc said:
I would like to remove my Texecom but dont fancy the noise it will make! It was fitted to house this year before we bought the place. Never been one for a house alarm.

Just break it open and cut all the wires in the box. I just dont see the point in them, everyone ignores them. The day we moved in i broke ours of the wall no one gave me a second look.

ov_sjo · 13 Oct 2016 at 07:22

Texecom. Support in the UK. Good value. I use a premier elite 48 with ricochet setup.