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olya
olya
9 January 2017

Which Home Alarm system?

Which Home Alarm system?
1, 2

Which of these is best depends upon your kind of need and the type of security you require.

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olya
Jan 09, 2017 9:11 pm
CameronRobertson
CameronRobertson
4 January 2017

Security system, is it worth its price?

Security system, is it worth its price?

It all depends on an individual's choice. But I feel yes, you need to consider many important factors before you buy a security…

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CameronRobertson
Jan 04, 2017 5:36 pm
CameronRobertson
JackT
JackT
6 December 2016

Window shutters

Window shutters

These messages are very helpful! I recently read, telling how coronavirus could spread in the air, so I need roller shutters for insulation purposes.

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JackT
Dec 06, 2016 5:37 pm
JackT
syautd
syautd
7 November 2016

security services

security services

I am also looking for security company

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syautd
Nov 07, 2016 1:58 pm
syautd
renoauction
renoauction
16 September 2016

How to make my place more secure at night

How to make my place more secure at night

Solar powered sensor lights are great and maintenance free. Watch out for the cheap ones at bunnings as they dont seem to last more than a few years.

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renoauction
Sep 16, 2016 11:27 am
syautd
syautd
5 September 2016

Home security system

Home security system
1, 2

Ok, can not commend too much. Feel happy is enough.:-D

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syautd
Sep 05, 2016 6:25 pm
syautd
bpratt
bpratt
2 September 2016

Carbon Monoxide detecter

Carbon Monoxide detecter

Had me wondering too.... surely in a modern house, there should be enough natural ventilation going on through the gaps in the window frames. I'm thinking the best place…

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bpratt
Sep 02, 2016 11:30 am
gaweleczek
gaweleczek
18 August 2016

Alarm installer in Brisbane

Alarm installer in Brisbane

Hi, Can you recommend an alarm installer in Brisbane? Thanks

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gaweleczek
Aug 18, 2016 2:27 am
syautd
syautd
29 July 2016

Security system or security screens

Security system or security screens

I guess, home security monitoring systems would definitely benefit much more than security screens. Though latter deter miscreants from the outside, cameras or monitoring…

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syautd
Jul 29, 2016 11:56 am
syautd
jhiace
jhiace
21 July 2016

Pacom, Bosch or Samsung CCTV

Pacom, Bosch or Samsung CCTV

Yes the high end Swann gear is Hikvision, and quite good compared to the lower spectrum Swann rubbish!

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jhiace
Jul 21, 2016 4:28 pm
Yu888
Yu888
23 June 2016

Securing a Garage Door?

Securing a Garage Door?

Hi, I will give you some tips.This will surely help you…. Don’t leave the garage door keys or remotes in your car Buy a keychain remote opener that you can…

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Yu888
Jun 23, 2016 10:55 pm
Yu888
perthgirl16
perthgirl16
27 January 2016

Keys - How Many combinations

Keys - How Many combinations

OMG - I shudder to think of all the tradies going through the place in the 3 years we have been building.

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perthgirl16
Jan 27, 2016 3:14 am
shazba1
shazba1
5 January 2016

Crimsafe vs Clearshield

Crimsafe vs Clearshield
1, 2, 3

I have bought Clearsheild I had to call them back to fix the front Security Screen Door as it wouldn't shut properly in the 1st year. 2 years later the front door won't…

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shazba1
Jan 05, 2016 2:21 pm
Dude78
Dude78
29 December 2015

Risco Agility 3 alarm

Risco Agility 3 alarm

Or can anyone recommend a similar alarm?

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Dude78
Dec 29, 2015 9:00 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
20 November 2015

Locksmith needed Melb

Locksmith needed Melb

What's that post that hijacked my thread. Thanks goody I'll call them they are close

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Crazyk
Nov 20, 2015 7:38 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
Crazyk
17 November 2015

Alarm or Camera surveillance??

Alarm or Camera surveillance??
1, 2

Hi BE I think an on/off switch would be totally acceptable. If you have an alarm it would be good if they could integrate the two to work with the arm/disarm signals

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Crazyk
Nov 17, 2015 11:01 am
Crazyk
Ausman
Ausman
30 October 2015

Door bell

Door bell
1, 2

Hi Mclovin, have you given it a try or has anybody else used https://ring.com bell? The installation looks very easy and the 24/7 cloud recording for US$30 pa is cheap too.

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Ausman
Oct 30, 2015 11:46 am
VivianN
VivianN
29 September 2015

Alarm Installer - Melb Northern Suburbs

Alarm Installer - Melb Northern Suburbs

We used A1 Security Systems to install our alarm system and were pretty happy with the service: http://a1sec.com.au/index.htm Speak to Rob on 0403 207 008 to organise a…

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VivianN
Sep 29, 2015 11:27 am
BJ88
BJ88
26 September 2015

CCTV for Home Security

CCTV for Home Security

We are a trusted team of experienced Sydney electrical Contractors providing specialised electrical, Security & smart home services under one roof. At Electron Security,…

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BJ88
Sep 26, 2015 1:06 am
BJ88
Spottiswoode
Spottiswoode
18 August 2015

Stair safety!

Stair safety!

Check that any supporting structures for your stairs such as railings or handrails are held firmly in place. Then check the main structure, the risers, and the treads to…

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Spottiswoode
Aug 18, 2015 2:43 pm
aussieta
aussieta
10 May 2015

Home safes

Home safes

have a read of the requirements for firearms safes http://www.sspc.org.au/firearms/securing_firearms

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aussieta
May 10, 2015 1:58 pm
aussieta
Bramah
Bramah
9 May 2015

Securing keys in short term rental. Key safes?

Securing keys in short term rental. Key safes?

Just to resurrect this rather old thread, while these keyboxes are very useful - they are an open invitation if obvious to the eye. If at all possible ensure that such a…

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Bramah
May 09, 2015 11:18 pm
Bramah
Treeseachanger
Treeseachanger
28 April 2015

Garage gutter overflow.

Garage gutter overflow.

You should seal it perfectly.

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Treeseachanger
Apr 28, 2015 10:29 pm
eliter33
eliter33
12 April 2015

Upgrade NX4 Installed By Builder

Upgrade NX4 Installed By Builder

Where abouts are you located? So you are wanting the panel, installation, programming, and the ComNav card right?

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eliter33
Apr 12, 2015 5:43 pm
1960sModernistHome
1960sModernistHome
9 February 2015

Security lighting design & solar powered options?

Security lighting design & solar powered options?

Solar LED sensor lights are not as good as mains powered ones...but if you're only illuminating a small area and you don't want to pay a sparky, they can do the job. I…

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1960sModernistHome
Feb 09, 2015 10:43 pm
1960sModernistHome
BJ88
BJ88
5 January 2015

Security System, CCTV and Intercom

Security System, CCTV and Intercom

It's best to pre-cable every provision possible that you may require in the future - ease of running cables is only 30% of the Reason why, lots of people end up having…

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BJ88
Jan 05, 2015 11:26 pm
BJ88
Bels
Bels
12 December 2014

IP Camera and cloud recording

IP Camera and cloud recording

Hey mate I'll shoot you a PM

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Bels
Dec 12, 2014 11:15 pm
danielsimoons
danielsimoons
27 November 2014

Video Intercom

Video Intercom

I believe its an intercom hybrid. It is available internationally for about £120, AU$215.

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danielsimoons
Nov 27, 2014 4:36 pm
BJ88
BJ88
23 November 2014

Alarm System + IP CCTV - Moving to a 2-Storey Home

Alarm System + IP CCTV - Moving to a 2-Storey Home

Regarding IP CCTV Security cameras, Hikvision is a good choice as they have a very wide range to chose from so you can customize the setup to work with what you need to…

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BJ88
Nov 23, 2014 8:14 pm
BJ88
danielsimoons
danielsimoons
21 November 2014

Home Alarm System

Home Alarm System

It has a large number of modules for those system without fixed line.

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danielsimoons
Nov 21, 2014 5:46 pm
danielsimoons
danielsimoons
17 November 2014

Gate Lock

Gate Lock

It would be best to find safe opening locksmith services.

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danielsimoons
Nov 17, 2014 7:38 pm
Edward Thirlwall
Edward Thirlwall
17 November 2014

My doors come with standard push-in locks

My doors come with standard push-in locks

I think Leonardo has given some really useful security tips. We always look at things from one perspective only and tend to overlook other factors that affect us too. For…

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Edward Thirlwall
Nov 17, 2014 1:53 pm
Edward Thirlwall
johncooper057
johncooper057
15 October 2014

fire alarm systems

fire alarm systems

One of my friends have shifted in Canberra and he worries about fire alarm system of his room. He asks me if I know who provide this service. But I don't know much more…

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johncooper057
Oct 15, 2014 3:54 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
10 October 2014

Cable

Cable

Thanks wokwon Info is much appreciated I'll look into if I'm going to use the tamper wires

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Crazyk
Oct 10, 2014 4:55 pm
Crazyk
VTL
VTL
25 September 2014

Keyed window locks vs Reed switches

Keyed window locks vs Reed switches

I was thinking the same thing...if they really wanted to break in I doubt they will be sliding the window, more likely to break it... I was considering either glass…

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VTL
Sep 25, 2014 5:40 pm
VTL
Berstan Homes
Berstan Homes
16 September 2014

Front Door Handles - Pull or Lever?

Front Door Handles - Pull or Lever?
1, 2

There are a couple of combinations that can be sourced. Combined lever internally and pull handle externally or pull from both sides. They both reply on a spring…

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Berstan Homes
Sep 16, 2014 11:02 am
Berstan Homes
Adam.M
Adam.M
26 August 2014

looking for an alarm instalation recomendation - w.sub melb

looking for an alarm instalation recomendation - w.sub melb

I have used and recommended http://www.avicsecurity.com.au/ Fully insured and have all the security clearances to install alarms.

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Adam.M
Aug 26, 2014 11:22 am
bpratt
bpratt
4 August 2014

Security Grills & Crimsafe

Security Grills & Crimsafe

The Crimsafe brand whilst great, is quite expensive. If you do the front in Crimsafe brand, then the sides and back in something a little bit different, I don't think it…

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bpratt
Aug 04, 2014 9:59 am
paulw11
paulw11
31 January 2014

pet imune pir from china

pet imune pir from china

Bosch detectors are highly regarded. <a href="http://www.ctccommunications.com.au/bosch-blue-line-tritech-pir-microwave-detector-ism-bld1-p-pet-friendly.html">These</a>…

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paulw11
Jan 31, 2014 12:29 pm
homebobby
homebobby
20 January 2014

Alarm System - Monitored or Other?

Alarm System - Monitored or Other?
1, 2

I had a Ness alarm system installed in my home some time ago, the system itself has been great, but the security companies who offer a monitoring service can vary a LOT.…

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homebobby
Jan 20, 2014 4:16 pm
tezzab
tezzab
7 December 2013

Security doors and alarm systems

Security doors and alarm systems

For a budget alarm system you could investigate a Chuango G5. Without plugging companies, there are at least 2 suppliers. Cheap, but versatile, in that the Detectors are…

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tezzab
Dec 07, 2013 12:26 am
tezzab
Tom_5
Tom_5
28 November 2013

Is this a good deal?

Is this a good deal?

This exactly depend upon your expectations!

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Tom_5
Nov 28, 2013 5:32 pm
Reno_girl
Reno_girl
6 October 2013

Help with Door video intercoms

Help with Door video intercoms

Sorry for late reply Jaymak and Maximus but I have left the door intercom thought for the moment. I did contact the company that sells Futuro and they said that the gate…

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Reno_girl
Oct 06, 2013 11:32 pm
building-expert
building-expert
24 September 2013

Snake Deterrents ?

Snake Deterrents ?
1, 2, 3

Apparently the new compression bandages are designed so the web of the bandage (the pattern made by the interlocking threads, i hope that…

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building-expert
Sep 24, 2013 3:20 pm
building-expert
Adam.M
Adam.M
12 September 2013

Home alarm from Aliexpress

Home alarm from Aliexpress

Just make sure you buy from a seller with good buyer feedback!

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Adam.M
Sep 12, 2013 1:23 pm
Ca6leguy
Ca6leguy
10 July 2013

Security system: wireless or wired?

Security system: wireless or wired?
1, 2

Thanks ill check with builder during electrical appointment. I just want to make sure that it should be alarmed downstairs when all would be in…

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Ca6leguy
Jul 10, 2013 5:51 pm
paulw11
paulw11
1 May 2013

Licence required to install Alarm system?

Licence required to install Alarm system?

In most (all?) states you need a security license to install alarms - this is an issue of consumer protection, to prevent criminals and the like from operating in the…

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paulw11
May 01, 2013 8:29 am
Lilac
Lilac
13 March 2013

STAINLESS STEEL OR ALUMINIUM

STAINLESS STEEL OR ALUMINIUM

Oh thanks Ed. Ok then, we can get SS for $50 per window. I believe SS costs more than aluminium and the cheapest Alum window quote was $55 and ranged up to $70, so we'll…

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Lilac
Mar 13, 2013 2:01 pm

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