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Burglar alarm systems

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a home burglar alarm system? Looking for something reliable and cheap! I don't mind doing it myself if neccessary. The house is a 3 bed detached with an integral garage and an external shed if it matters.

Many thanks.
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  • ormus
    ormus Posts: 42,714 Forumite
    cheap?
    wilkinsons were doing an alarm system for 45 quid today.
    they had wireless ones too.
    Get some gorm.
  • sandford6016
    sandford6016 Posts: 162 Forumite
    Thanks, although I'm not sure I would trust one that cheap! Don't want it going off by mistake day and night!
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  • ormus
    ormus Posts: 42,714 Forumite
    dont dismiss it out of hand. itll probably be made by the same peeps that make 150 quid ones.
    Get some gorm.
  • trubble
    trubble Posts: 44 Forumite
    If you want to fit a proper wired system, Texecom are very good - ebay worth a look. Done a good dozen or so of these and never really had any problems with them except for tired back-up batteries, some still going strong ten years later.
  • SailorSam
    SailorSam Posts: 22,754 Forumite
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    I'm pleased with mine that i got from www.responseElectronics.com
    It's a solar wireless one, so was easily fitted i think i paid about £100 but if you look on their site you can work out what you'll need.
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  • ukbill69
    ukbill69 Posts: 2,790 Forumite
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    I got a yale premium alarm and its great. Cost me about £140
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  • Mankysteve
    Mankysteve Posts: 4,257 Forumite
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    Personally I'd invest in one what will send you a text message if you get a break in, as most ppl ignore alarms now a days.
  • sandford6016
    sandford6016 Posts: 162 Forumite
    Mankysteve wrote: »
    Personally I'd invest in one what will send you a text message if you get a break in, as most ppl ignore alarms now a days.


    Sounds like a good idea, any recommendations?
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  • golfchick
    golfchick Posts: 38 Forumite
    would also be interested to hear any recommendations with the text add on feature as we're moving into our first house soon.
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