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Thoughts On Which Type Of System To Go For
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard-the-Ninth" data-source="post: 394271" data-attributes="member: 23472"><p>No they don't, no point. An example is <a href="https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Alarm_Index/Alarm_Heat_Detectors/index.html" target="_blank"> These</a> (other suppliers are available) The other reason is current. Intruder alarms often can not supply a lot of current (keeps the costs down) so if each smoke detector had a sounder there would be a limit as to the number you could have depending on what else is on the system.</p><p></p><p>Then you have the problem of cable. An intruder smoke alarm can be installed on a 4 core cable, if it had a sounder it would need a 6 core cable, some alarm companies will only only install the basic minimum (4 core) Realisticly there is little difference in cost of 4 or 6 core cable but they will point out that if they can save a few £ here and a few £ there it all adds up</p><p></p><p>Stick to mains operated with battery back up smoke alarms, less hassle. (Oh and you can even get one that has an option silence / test button for all that are connected)</p><p></p><p>_______________________________</p><p></p><p>With CCTV what is the point of connecting it to an intruder alarm? I really don't see the point, since most "reasonable / good" DVR's will (if you want) notify you something has happened. But I would rather not know until I get back rather than let it spoil my day out / holiday.</p><p></p><p>At the end of the day its your choice if you want to be bothered by the local cat running into your drive or not</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard-the-Ninth, post: 394271, member: 23472"] No they don't, no point. An example is [URL="https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Alarm_Index/Alarm_Heat_Detectors/index.html"] These[/URL] (other suppliers are available) The other reason is current. Intruder alarms often can not supply a lot of current (keeps the costs down) so if each smoke detector had a sounder there would be a limit as to the number you could have depending on what else is on the system. Then you have the problem of cable. An intruder smoke alarm can be installed on a 4 core cable, if it had a sounder it would need a 6 core cable, some alarm companies will only only install the basic minimum (4 core) Realisticly there is little difference in cost of 4 or 6 core cable but they will point out that if they can save a few £ here and a few £ there it all adds up Stick to mains operated with battery back up smoke alarms, less hassle. (Oh and you can even get one that has an option silence / test button for all that are connected) _______________________________ With CCTV what is the point of connecting it to an intruder alarm? I really don't see the point, since most "reasonable / good" DVR's will (if you want) notify you something has happened. But I would rather not know until I get back rather than let it spoil my day out / holiday. At the end of the day its your choice if you want to be bothered by the local cat running into your drive or not [/QUOTE]
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