We are getting a little worried about late night callers, and
I wondered about fitting a communication system, which I'm sure
I've seen, one which enables you to takl to the callers before
opening the door.

I've just had a look in a local DIY store but couldn't see
anything like this, plenty of door chimes which is not exactly
what I'm looking for.

So, where will I find such a gadget?

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Alan

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"Alan Holmes" wrote in message
...

We are getting a little worried about late night callers, and
I wondered about fitting a communication system, which I'm sure
I've seen, one which enables you to takl to the callers before
opening the door.

I've just had a look in a local DIY store but couldn't see
anything like this, plenty of door chimes which is not exactly
what I'm looking for.

So, where will I find such a gadget?

--
Alan

Reply to alan (dot) holmes27 (at) virgin (dot) net


You could try Maplins. They have a range of door intercoms.

On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 13:23:31 GMT,it is alleged that "Alan Holmes"
spake thusly in uk.d-i-y:


We are getting a little worried about late night callers, and
I wondered about fitting a communication system, which I'm sure
I've seen, one which enables you to takl to the callers before
opening the door.

I've just had a look in a local DIY store but couldn't see
anything like this, plenty of door chimes which is not exactly
what I'm looking for.

So, where will I find such a gadget?

http://tinyurl.com/868mg They do audio only amd audio+video versions.

HTH

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which he didn't commit when he had the opportunity.
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"Alan Holmes" wrote in message

So, where will I find such a gadget?


Screwfix http://tinyurl.com/bgkjq

Dave

"Alan Holmes" wrote in message
...

We are getting a little worried about late night callers, and
I wondered about fitting a communication system, which I'm sure
I've seen, one which enables you to takl to the callers before
opening the door.

I've just had a look in a local DIY store but couldn't see
anything like this, plenty of door chimes which is not exactly
what I'm looking for.

So, where will I find such a gadget?

Alan

A web search for things called "Audio Door Entry Systems" should give you
loads to look through.

"Alan Holmes" wrote in message...
We are getting a little worried about late night callers, and
I wondered about fitting a communication system, which I'm sure
I've seen, one which enables you to takl to the callers before
opening the door.

I beleive Wickes do a DIY CCTV system, that would probably do what you want!


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"Dark Angel" wrote in message...
I beleive Wickes do a DIY CCTV system, that would probably do what you
want!

A quick addendum, I see Wilko's do a CCTV camera kit that connects to the
back of your TV set. That might be a cheaper opyion than a door entry
system?


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Dark Angel wrote:
I beleive Wickes do a DIY CCTV system, that would probably do what you
want!

A quick addendum, I see Wilko's do a CCTV camera kit that connects to
the back of your TV set. That might be a cheaper opyion than a door
entry system?

Door entry systems allow two way communications. Sound only - or with
video. A CTTV camera into your TV will only allow you to see - and
possibly hear - the person at the door. But not to talk to them.

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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
Door entry systems allow two way communications. Sound only - or with
video. A CTTV camera into your TV will only allow you to see - and
possibly hear - the person at the door. But not to talk to them.

True, but you can see wether or not its just some annoying
salesmean/canvasser/religous type and choose not to answer.

Some CCTV systems also allow you to speak to the person in front of the
camera. Just a thought I had and decided to mention in case it was an option
he might wish to consider.


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Dark Angel wrote:
True, but you can see wether or not its just some annoying
salesmean/canvasser/religous type and choose not to answer.

Some CCTV systems also allow you to speak to the person in front of the
camera.

Not then a basic CCTV system, but a form of entry phone, etc.

Just a thought I had and decided to mention in case it was an option
he might wish to consider.

True - but I'd expect an entry phone system to also include an auto door
lock release. Otherwise you might as well just have a spy lens.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message...
True - but I'd expect an entry phone system to also include an auto door
lock release. Otherwise you might as well just have a spy lens.

But then you'd still have to get up just to see who it was, at least with
the CCTV you can decide wether to answert the door or not from the comfort
of your armchair.

Hmmmmm, I'm beginning to like the sound of this. I think I may have to
invest in one of these, would be a much better way of dealing with the
riff-raff.

:-)


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