All,

Ive read a lot of discussion on this about wireless v wired burglar
alarms but I think I need a combination of the 2. I dont seem to be
able to find a system that quite matches my requirements. I will be
fitting the alarm myself so it needs to be relatively simple, though
Im not a complete numpty.

My home is new build so it has the cabling in place for 4 PIR's, there
is a blanking plate in the hall for a key pad, a blanking plate in a
cupboard where I suppose the main controller goes, there is also a
cable going to an outside wall for the bell. Now typically this would
be quite a simple installation I imagine, however, I also have a
garage which is detached from the house which I would also like to be
alarmed from the same unit. What Im looking for I suppose is a system
that I can use wired for the wired PIR's in the house, but also use a
wireless connection to whatever is in the garage. The thing is, I
would want the wireless connection to the main unit to come from a
mains powered PIR (or door sensor) rather than a battery powered one
since I dont want to be changing batteries all the time. The garage is
only a few feet from the house.

The other thing is that its a double garage so would you recommend
door sensors or just a PIR, or more than 1 PIR? I'd also like that
sensor to be able to chime when its activated.

And finally (news at ten moment) how difficult / complex is it to get
the alarm to phone you when it goes off?

I know that Im asking for the moon on a stick here, but I dont want to
buy a half way solution thats not what I want. What can you recommend
anything for all of this?

Thanks


Rod

Personnaly I would go for a Galaxy Alarm system from Honeywell.  Possibly a 
18 or 60 unit, would more than suffice.  Get a wireless RIO, and place that 
in the house closest to the Garage, and then get the wireless devices and 
install them in the garage.  I have to admit though, when it comes to 
Galaxy, I have a soft spot for it, I think its the best by far, although I 
haven't used their wireless gear.  Everything you'll need the panel to do 
for your home would be easily achievable with this panel.  Check ebay for 
some gear.

HI
Whilst I agree with SantaUK Ademco are very tight when it comes to supplying 
Joe Public.Try a Risco group (Gardtec) system they do an 8 zone remote panel 
with built in autodialler that will take an add on 8 zone radio reciever 
.Whilst the radio units are battery they have Lithium batteries and have a 3 
year life.Plus battery monitoring is built into the system. They had an 
offer on for Jan 08 Panel ,keypad,battery,6 radio devices, radio fob/PA and 
a fused spur and backbox for around £300.00.
Have fitted 20+ similar systems over past 4mths and all worked first time 
(and still do).

whilst this offer is not on their web page some of the gear is see what you 
think.

http://www.riscogroup.co.uk/products.aspx?id=90

HTH
CJ