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The Data Guys
The Data Guys
19 March 2009

New Fuse Board/Safety Switch - Electrician Advice needed

New Fuse Board/Safety Switch - Electrician Advice needed

Sounds like you may need a re-wire. If you need a re-wire, you can get a ballpark idea by adding up all the power points and light fittings and then allow $100 per…

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The Data Guys
Mar 19, 2009 4:14 pm
The Data Guys
saffie
saffie
1 April 2009

Security of Aluminium Windows & Doors

Security of Aluminium Windows & Doors
1, 2

We ve been quoted $3500 to have the Jasons windows AAA package instead of amplimesh security screens to all windows, bar the sliding doors which we will have screens…

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saffie
Apr 01, 2009 4:38 pm
purpleninja
purpleninja
13 April 2009

Home alarm providers in Adelaide - any recommendations?

Home alarm providers in Adelaide - any recommendations?

Hi all, Can anyone recommend any home security alarm providers in Adelaide? We will be starting our building process in the next few months (hopefully) and we wanted to…

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purpleninja
Apr 13, 2009 11:00 pm
ozzroo
ozzroo
17 April 2009

Video intercom for $800

Video intercom for $800

kikin, Is that colour or black and white? We were quoted $558 for BW and wait for it $1240 for colour

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ozzroo
Apr 17, 2009 3:21 pm
purpleninja
purpleninja
26 April 2009

Anyone know when alarms are installed new homes?

Anyone know when alarms are installed new homes?

Is there any benefit in installing the alarm system during the build as opposed to after you move into the home? Apart from not having the alarm for when you move in I mean.

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purpleninja
Apr 26, 2009 5:44 pm
phantomburner
phantomburner
6 May 2009

Video Intercom Systems

Video Intercom Systems

Thats some really good info HellDad, I was wondering what the "4" stood for. Anyway, I had a sparky today give me a quote of $1400 to wire up and install the Futuro…

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phantomburner
May 06, 2009 1:56 am
phantomburner
Miglas Windows
Miglas Windows
19 May 2009

security for bi-fold doors

security for bi-fold doors

Dear Reaver, I can just agree with windowexpert. That's why multi-point locking will become standard in the next few years (OK probably more 15 years). There are a few…

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Miglas Windows
May 19, 2009 4:43 pm
Miglas Windows
Vascariz
Vascariz
22 May 2009

Surge Filter or Surge Diverter at Mainboard? Noise Filter?

Surge Filter or Surge Diverter at Mainboard? Noise Filter?

I am getting a new switchboard installed at my house and was interested in getting some surge protection at the board. However, I am confused about the distinction…

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Vascariz
May 22, 2009 2:58 pm
Vascariz
purpleninja
purpleninja
24 May 2009

Laundry chute - handle???

Laundry chute - handle???

It is a straight vertical drop. In the cupboard on the top level they have built it up 1.2m. So thinking of putting…

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purpleninja
May 24, 2009 10:29 pm
purpleninja
purpleninja
27 May 2009

Keyless Entry

Keyless Entry
1, 2

Dear Purpleninja, the system we prefer is only working when your finger is actually on your hand (body temperature required). If you…

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purpleninja
May 27, 2009 2:39 pm
fruitty
fruitty
27 May 2009

Paradox 1738 alarm

Paradox 1738 alarm

Anyone here have a Paradox (model 1738) alarm system? This is what the big H uses. We've been quoted $1219 builder for it with 16 zones 4 detector, 1 keypad & power…

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fruitty
May 27, 2009 11:42 pm
fruitty
Vascariz
Vascariz
1 June 2009

Moving fuse box indoors - Advice needed PLEASE!

Moving fuse box indoors - Advice needed PLEASE!

please don't move your electric fuse box. You will have to have a qualified electrician to help. Think about it. You have the main coming in…

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Vascariz
Jun 01, 2009 1:00 pm
Vascariz
Ninga
Ninga
16 June 2009

Security System Domestic Dialling Help?

Security System Domestic Dialling Help?

Hi guys, Does anyone here work with DSC security systems or install them?? I've had one installed by NRMA for me, and because they don't support the system dialling your…

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Ninga
Jun 16, 2009 2:43 pm
buzz
buzz
18 June 2009

Home Security system advice please

Home Security system advice please

Thanks guys for the replies! Still researching what's available, but I 've learnt more in the last couple of days. Definitely after a perimeter system that has sensors on…

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buzz
Jun 18, 2009 3:18 pm
buzz
archangelAU
archangelAU
20 July 2009

Recommend Home alarm system installer sydenham/taylors lakes

Recommend Home alarm system installer sydenham/taylors lakes

Hi, Anyone live in or nearby these suburbs that can recommended a resonably priced home alarm system installer? If so could you please list or pm the details of what you…

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archangelAU
Jul 20, 2009 2:45 pm
mohit
mohit
13 August 2009

Wireless Video Intercom

Wireless Video Intercom

sparkycarla, are yous ure about the barnd? I googled it, but it is not coming up with anything apart from cameras...

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mohit
Aug 13, 2009 9:30 am
kristo
kristo
17 August 2009

Hot Water System Security

Hot Water System Security
1, 2

I believe that ought to read, 'two large, ugly, mean, mongrel dogs'. my mother had two full-grown Samoyeds…

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kristo
Aug 18, 2009 12:14 am
kristo
kristo
18 August 2009

Smoke Detectors

Smoke Detectors

a bright idea, why aren't there more like this... the BRK 100S with the strobe light was discontinued, and replaced with the SL177, which is a hard-wired addon to their…

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kristo
Aug 18, 2009 1:34 am
vid
vid
21 August 2009

Unwanted door-knockers... somehow turn AFL thread...?

Unwanted door-knockers... somehow turn AFL thread...?
1, 2

I find it a challenge when religious people come calling the words heathen, agnostic and atheist come to mind, we are getting an intercom in the new house, apparently you…

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vid
Aug 21, 2009 1:50 am
vid
JilaMint
JilaMint
21 August 2009

Acoustic experts - help needed please

Acoustic experts - help needed please

Foam is good at reducing sound reflection, but not particularly good for reducing sound transmission. Foam is…

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JilaMint
Aug 21, 2009 2:23 pm
TUBBYM
TUBBYM
31 August 2009

what do you think of this alam quote

what do you think of this alam quote

$1400 for a solution 16 seems steep, was it a 16+ or just 16?

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TUBBYM
Aug 31, 2009 5:06 pm
Thudd
Thudd
18 September 2009

Modern Home Decoration

Modern Home Decoration

I prefer the "less is more" approach. Make a feature of the things you're decorating with but keep it simple and stick to a theme. Having things overflowing off every…

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Thudd
Sep 18, 2009 2:36 pm
Thudd
Thudd
18 September 2009

DIY Crimsafe?

DIY Crimsafe?

We put 'crimsafe' style mesh on all our windows at our last place; not only for security but because it is also catsafe too! It looks a billion times better than bars or…

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Thudd
Sep 18, 2009 11:08 pm
zergling
zergling
23 September 2009

recommendations for window locks?

recommendations for window locks?

"Also, I have a remote control roller door on the garage, but do you think I should get a deadlock fitted to the door which goes from the garage into the house too?" Yep…

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zergling
Sep 23, 2009 8:15 am
commodorenut
commodorenut
25 September 2009

all doors same key

all doors same key

I had window locks, patio bolts, and deadlocks all keyed to the same key. I have since learnt that they can do padlocks off the same key, so I got 2 for the side gates, so…

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commodorenut
Sep 25, 2009 10:12 pm
commodorenut
ozzybird
ozzybird
29 September 2009

May be a daft question but ......

May be a daft question but ......

Thanks for your replies :) I need to check our alarm to see if it has a pet-sensitive thingy. See, it wasn't a daft question after all.

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ozzybird
Sep 29, 2009 8:15 am
Doug83
Doug83
25 October 2009

alarm sensors

alarm sensors

There is nothing wrong with digitech sensors, I have them installed at my home. Something to think of is that there are a number of different ranges of these sensors. I…

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Doug83
Oct 25, 2009 10:09 am
Doug83
Doug83
25 October 2009

Home Security: Perimeter System = recommended?

Home Security: Perimeter System = recommended?

I will keep this simple because i agree with the last couple of posts. Reed switches are a waste of time and money. I would put a garage door reed on or put a PIR in the…

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Doug83
Oct 25, 2009 10:56 am
D200 Doug
D200 Doug
2 November 2009

snakes in the grass

snakes in the grass
1, 2, 3

We had a small Tenterfield terrier ( Foxy/ cattle dog cross ) she loved killing snakes. She was bitten by a Taipan and survived after being given out of date human…

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D200 Doug
Nov 02, 2009 11:32 pm
draco76
draco76
9 November 2009

Review of Hills Alarm System installed by Smart Wiring Aust.

Review of Hills Alarm System installed by Smart Wiring Aust.

are they easy to install? is everything wireless or do they have to put in new electricals? about to finalize my electricals and was wondering if doing the security with…

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draco76
Nov 09, 2009 9:56 pm
Martin
Martin
10 November 2009

Bosch Solution 16 +. Help With install

Bosch Solution 16 +. Help With install

Hey Guys, If there is anyone that has experience in installing the Bosch Solution 16+ or perhaps even has access to the Bosch Handy Hints guide that would be great. This…

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Martin
Nov 10, 2009 5:40 pm
buildingwithhamra
buildingwithhamra
16 November 2009

Fence security

Fence security

I don't think you are allowed to put spikes on the fence anymore. A teenage boy a few years ago, broke into the Adelaide Zoo, I think to break into the coke machine, on…

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buildingwithhamra
Nov 16, 2009 8:17 am
ani
ani
1 December 2009

Secure mesh vs pet mesh

Secure mesh vs pet mesh

I'm getting secure mesh. My dog would chew / run right through anything else, and yes, it's also useful to leave the main door open and security door locked. Not overkill…

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ani
Dec 01, 2009 1:58 am
ani
joeygbh
joeygbh
2 December 2009

Security doors

Security doors

I'm just now really thinking about it though and wondering - do they really add to the security of the house? PS. By default, I'm probably…

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joeygbh
Dec 02, 2009 8:14 am
joeygbh
kkn
kkn
9 December 2009

Is this alarm quote reasonable.

Is this alarm quote reasonable.

Hi Mayjay, I belive this alarm for a house. isn't? If yes why do you need a NX128 12 zone panel its too much for a house. For the below mentioned spec a NX 16 would be…

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kkn
Dec 09, 2009 4:19 pm
TUBBYM
TUBBYM
12 December 2009

home security - alarm - ADT

home security - alarm - ADT

I guess it depends on which ADT installer is installing the alarm, some may prefer to use the vista system whilst others use the NX, $1250 for a Vista is a little steep…

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TUBBYM
Dec 12, 2009 10:30 pm
JilaMint
JilaMint
14 December 2009

Smoke Detector Replacement

Smoke Detector Replacement

The type of smoke detector has to match the existing system and may have to be installed by the fire services company that has the contract to…

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JilaMint
Dec 14, 2009 12:44 pm
kristo
kristo
15 December 2009

Security Alarm Warning!!!

Security Alarm Warning!!!

as I wrote, the burglars have minutes to get away, not the alarm company -- they would ordinarily call the police. --------- This brief summary of the types of alarm…

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kristo
Dec 15, 2009 6:08 pm
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fisser
Jan 05, 2010 9:12 pm
Nathan SteelFab
Nathan SteelFab
11 January 2010

Electronic locking

Electronic locking

I'm using a place called digital door locks dot com dot au. In Feb they will have a new range of gear from Samsung that can be all linked up apparently. I'll be using…

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Nathan SteelFab
Jan 11, 2010 12:59 pm
Nathan SteelFab
cenemelectrical
cenemelectrical
18 January 2010

Recommendations for back-to-base alarm without a phone line

Recommendations for back-to-base alarm without a phone line

g'day i install ness alarm systems and they can be set-up to dial through a mobile phone.. :: ive never had anyone ask me to do it before... but the person who trained me…

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cenemelectrical
Jan 18, 2010 6:40 pm
abrow97l
abrow97l
8 February 2010

harvey norman security

harvey norman security

Check Home-Spam-Systems.net is a privately owned website that allows users to…

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abrow97l
Feb 08, 2010 12:20 am
D200 Doug
D200 Doug
18 February 2010

How to secure a rolladoor?

How to secure a rolladoor?

Yep that is a pretty common entry point for experienced thieves. It is worth doing a basic upgrade to prevent that kind of entry

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D200 Doug
Feb 18, 2010 3:57 pm
Damon
Damon
27 February 2010

Hills Reliance R12 false alarm

Hills Reliance R12 false alarm

Hi Damon, Have Hills Reliance Security as well, just wondering if you have someone installed or connect the security to your…

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Damon
Feb 27, 2010 10:45 pm
esm
esm
5 March 2010

Alarm Company recommendations in Sydney Please

Alarm Company recommendations in Sydney Please

how much normally is the cost to have it installed in a single level 4BR house?

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esm
Mar 05, 2010 10:12 pm
Bam
Bam
9 March 2010

Security door installation Tarneit

Security door installation Tarneit

It's alright Victoria - Ill fix it up :)

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Bam
Mar 09, 2010 11:29 am
Bam
grinder
grinder
4 April 2010

Computer Identity theft

Computer Identity theft

Either way as admin or user malware will always install throughout the system but all depends of the type of course. user or admin is registry policy but not system policy…

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grinder
Apr 04, 2010 12:10 pm
grinder
draco76
draco76
9 April 2010

Alarm Company Recommendations for Tarneit / Western suburb?

Alarm Company Recommendations for Tarneit / Western suburb?

just bumping this up as I am also looking at alternative to Smart Wiring Australia...

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draco76
Apr 09, 2010 1:40 pm

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