Looking to install new wired home alarm system

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Ramboss

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#265383 19-Jan-2020 18:27

Currently have a very old wired paradox alarm system installed with 3 sensors that doesn't work so good, and was looking to put in a new alarm, while trying to utilize the existing wiring.

Every time I search for an alarm system all I can find is wireless systems, which is nice but I would prefer to have a wired system.

Does anyone know where I can look for wired alarm systems that don't cost a bank?

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#2401707 19-Jan-2020 18:34

I had a arrowhead alarm put in just under a year ago fully wired and I am very pleased with it

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#2401757 19-Jan-2020 20:41

Surely a quick search in your area would turn up multiple options for alarm installers? You may find a label of the installers of your current system somewhere on the main control box (or inside)...possibly a good place to start.

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#2401893 19-Jan-2020 23:35

If you're looking to DIY, most electrical wholesalers will sell you a basic system kit for a few hundred bucks.

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#2402041 20-Jan-2020 10:31

https://www.aap.co.nz do wired stuff, available from electrical wholesalers.

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#2402419 20-Jan-2020 14:46

scuwp:
Surely a quick search in your area would turn up multiple options for alarm installers? You may find a label of the installers of your current system somewhere on the main control box (or inside)...possibly a good place to start.

Was more looking to price up a DIY option

Ramboss

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#2402421 20-Jan-2020 14:49

SomeoneSomewhere:
If you're looking to DIY, most electrical wholesalers will sell you a basic system kit for a few hundred bucks.

Probably the path I will take, they just don't advertise any prices.
Will have to go old school and talk to people about it.

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#2402429 20-Jan-2020 15:07

is there actually anything wrong with your current one in terms of performance / reliability or were you just after more smarts?

if its more smarts you can use https://konnected.io/ to make a dumb alarm smart

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#2402540 20-Jan-2020 16:39

Ramboss:
SomeoneSomewhere:

If you're looking to DIY, most electrical wholesalers will sell you a basic system kit for a few hundred bucks.

Probably the path I will take, they just don't advertise any prices.
Will have to go old school and talk to people about it.

Yeah, it's like getting blood from a stone.

They usually have a stack of specials books on the desk and there's often an alarm system in there, though. Or if you know a sparky.