Troy McClure 12:09 Wed Jul 6
Do you have a house alarm system?
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With a young family to protect, reports of shed and garage robberies in my street and travellers in the area recently, I'm starting to think this may be a good idea.
Anyone got one? Do they give peace of mind?
Something like this any good?
http://www.screwfix.com/p/yale-premium-wireless-alarm-kit/54473
Thanks
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AKA ERNIE
12:11 Wed Jul 6
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Yep had one for few yrs.
Does give piece of mind but no guarantee you won't be burgled.
Those ones are fine just having an alarm box outside is enough to deter a burglar .
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Troy McClure
12:13 Wed Jul 6
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Cheers Ern - Sure it wont guarantee the house being targetted, but it may reduce that risk
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AKA ERNIE
12:19 Wed Jul 6
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There's always easier targets close by especially if your neighbours don't have alarms
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Lily Hammer
12:22 Wed Jul 6
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Burgalr that sees you have an alarm will wonder what it is you have worth nicking that you're protecting so much.
Just go to bed leaving the doors and windows wide open, and your house will become invisiible.
Only half joking. I had a French mate who in Paris always left his windows open on his car when parking on the street and not once had anything stolen, even though you'd often see broken windows on cars that have been roobed.
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ted fenton
12:30 Wed Jul 6
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We've had one for over 25 years it's a bit antiquated but still works and thankfully we have been ok.
Hmmmm shouldn't have said that !!!!!!
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Eggbert Nobacon
12:31 Wed Jul 6
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when anyone hears an alarm nowadays nobody thinks "oh those poor people they may be getting robbed lets ring the police"
People think "turn that fucking alarm off you cunts"
so I'm not sure they do much good
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Trevor B
12:33 Wed Jul 6
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I have an ADT monitored alarm. If someone is determined to rob you then they will find a way/won't be put off. Only time it has really gone off properly was when me and the missus were in bed a couple of years back, alarm woke us up, I went down stairs to find someone trying to get in through the front door probably trying to get keys to cars.
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GBHammer63
12:33 Wed Jul 6
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It's my game, if you go wireless don't go DIY, opt for something like a Visonic power ax complete kit and add whatever extra sensors you need. Usually allow for 1 PIR sensor in each room and a front door contact..
Don't put sensors directly above radiators or in areas of direct sunlight.
Any pets need restricting to an area which is not covered by PIRs ( pet friendly is available) but usually just de sensitises detectors.
Definitely works as a deterrent, even more so when put in professionally.
Good luck
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GBHammer63
12:34 Wed Jul 6
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Powermax
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BRANDED
12:36 Wed Jul 6
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Yep. I think you get a better insurance premium too.
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BRANDED
12:37 Wed Jul 6
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Eggbert Nobacon 12:31 Wed Jul 6
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Depends on how well you get on with your neighbours. Round here they'll investigate.
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Toe Rag
12:38 Wed Jul 6
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Get some geese.
Thank me later.
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Troy McClure
12:41 Wed Jul 6
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Reply GBHammer63 12:34 Wed Jul 6
Cheers. Roughly how much inc fitting we talking about?
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Rossal
12:42 Wed Jul 6
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We have one and touch wood been alright so far
Both neighbors either side do too, and burglaries are on the up in our area yet we've been fine. Next door did have someone trying to get over their side gate and into their garage though.....so make sure your garage is secure as the thieves know they can house alot of valuable goods nowadays
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dirtyden
12:42 Wed Jul 6
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Any recommendations for a wired system ??
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JONESY
12:43 Wed Jul 6
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GBHammer63...
I've just moved into a new build apartment in a block of 6.
they've put a 'trade' entry button on the main door. it's on a timer and can only open the door between 8:00 and 15:00, so that's when I'm at work and my place is empty, so been thinking about an alarm.
are there specific systems for apartments?
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On The Ball
1:25 Wed Jul 6
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I have one of those Yale systems, and I've fitted one at my parents', Mrs OTB's sister's, her granddad's and a friend's house. I also installed CCTV at mine and my parents' after my car was nicked from outside my house.
It being DIY means it's not going to be as good as one you pay for monthly, but it's done the job for us - they're good value. My parents live in Emerson Park and there have been loads (no exaggeration) of burglaries in their street on the ones around it, but their house remains untouched - there's no doubt that the alarm and cameras make it much less attractive to break into.
I'm not aware of so many burglaries in my part of Hornchurch (we don't have Neighbourhood Watch so there's no-one spreading the news) but I'm on the end of the road and had no bother since.
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J.Riddle
2:08 Wed Jul 6
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Reminds me of a couple of incidents one when a neighbour was burgled, didnt hear anything they found the alarm bell box buried in the back garden.
The other my father in law RIP, once owned 80s a hotel in central london and had his own room. He woke up around 3am to a noise at the window and when he drew the curtains there was a burglar staring at him who had been trying to get in. Shocked his instant reaction was to punch the burglar forgetting the glass was there and the man fell, 3rd floor, had scaled the drainpipe at rear of building there was blood next morning on the grass, dont know how he survived from such a height, must have done some serious damage.
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Northern Sold
2:09 Wed Jul 6
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Nope.... then again I got a dog... and I live in a nice area
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LeroysBoots
2:30 Wed Jul 6
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Had one installed about a month ago, got a "special offer".............I'm sure they are still about.
European firm trying to muscle in over here, Verisure, paid £299 for a fully wireless system with 3 cameras, sensors, control pad, remote monitoring and an app for my phone where I can check the rooms where the cameras are placed.
Ongoing monthly cost, £40
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