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Can you suggest a high end DIY alarm control panel

Hi,
Ive been looking for a high end domestic alarm control panel on the internet for a DIY installation.

There seems to be lots of options for lower end panels (led displays, clunky looking), but Im not finding much on high spec, full LCD disply control panels for sale. Im looking for a slimline, highly specc'd panel that ruin the look of a newly decorated hall etc

Many thanks in advance

Andy

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  • Linbox
    Linbox Posts: 383 Forumite
    Nope not high end - but that depends on what do you mean by high end, you may be able to get something form an electrical wholesaler. Most specialist suppliers wont sell to the public.
  • fwor
    fwor Posts: 6,975 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    As Linbox says, your best bet would be to look at the "trade" electrical suppliers. If you can hide the main box away somewhere then the 8-zone Melcom box at QVS looks quite neat:

    http://www.qvsdirect.com/Burglar-Alarm-Systems-c-626.html

    I can't recall who made them now, but a while ago you could buy wired systems that had just one pair (IIRC) of wires per zone, with each sensor sitting on a single run which acted as a bus. Should be much easier and more discreet to wire up if you can still get them.
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