On Jan 24, 8:47 pm, ss wrote:
Following on from my earlier post I now have to decide which type of
alarm to get, initially I thought wireless for ease of fitting but some
posters dont appear to rate wireless so had a look on the internet re
wired. The wired for comparitive types appear to be cheaper but how easy
to install? I am ok for following instructions and DIY stuff.
Electrics only if it is basic as I wont risk otherwise.

I am only looking at a basic type unit a couple of PIR and a couple of
door contacts.
I would probably go with Yale on a wireless but any recommendations for
a wired system. My budget is no more than £150.

thanks

put a yale wireless in - dead simple to fit, extras available new off
ebay at better prices, works fine, remember at least 1/2 the point is
the deterrent, so make sure you let it off "by accident" a *few* times
once installed.....

I too read the wired vs wireless debates and concluded that unless you
really want the home automation type features it was just sour grapes
from "professional" alarm installers losing their "bread and butter"
income for both install and yearly "services".

(I requested a quote from a "pro" who wouldn't even come out to look
and just quoted me £1500 !!! which it seemed would be abt 1200 for
him....)

Insurance co discounts are not worth it so fit a wireless & don;t tell
'em.

Jim K