Browse Forums Safer Living Re: Security system: wireless or wired? 20Mar 28, 2011 1:30 pm Im not sure what your budget is, but it may be worth searching online and purchasing the parts your self and then getting an installer to install the system for you. Your idea about hard wiring sensors and then using wireless shock sensors is a good idea to keep the costs down. I recently purchased an additional remote control for my alarm system on line. There are a few goods sites if you google: Home Security. I have used also cbus sales and homesecurityonline in the past. Perhaps firstly ask the people you got quotes off if they will install a system you purchase. If they say no your best bet is to find an installer in the yellow pages or maybe local blue who will. Generally installers will think that you expect them to warranty the products but stipulate that you only want them to warranty the install. The prodcust should come with min 1 year warranty anyway so the installer doe not need to decline the install based on this. It's all about wireless, self install now. The cost/benefit of wired setups for the house are no longer what they used to be. Lots of wireless options. Eufy, Arlo and… 2 9767 Update from me! Couldn't find the trimmer - not sure if there isn't one simply because the eave is so narrow. Went ahead with the spring toggles and it all worked out… 7 5822 It seems very clear to me that your contract states that a security account does NOT need to be established so the answer to the builder is NO. If in doubt find a contract… 1 8473 |