RISCO alarm fitters - Glasgow

RISCO alarm fitters - Glasgow

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Chucklehead

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2,733 posts

208 months

Monday 13th February 2017
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I'm looking for an alarm to go in to a new build house at the start of May. My preference is for a Risco system.

Does anyone have a recommended fitter?

David-H

148 posts

102 months

Tuesday 14th February 2017
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Hi Chucklehead.

We have a Risco system in our house, installed by Glendale Security. They are based in Kinross, but I'm sure they would travel to Glasgow. We are in Edinburgh.

The made a very good job of the install.

David.

Chucklehead

Original Poster:

2,733 posts

208 months

Tuesday 14th February 2017
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great, thanks, I'll look them up.

Are you happy with your alarm? I'm fairly set on it, but good to hear opinions.

David-H

148 posts

102 months

Tuesday 14th February 2017
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Hi.

We've not had any issues with the system. Assorted motion and shock sensors around the house. One of them has a camera built in. The phone app is easy to use.

Thankfully we've not had to use it in anger, though we did only get it fitted after a break in (horse, stable door etc. cry )

Our system is monitored, and Glendale service it once (or maybe twice) a year. I can't remember which.

David.

JoPo1

386 posts

157 months

Wednesday 15th February 2017
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Hi,
I work for a large security company that I would rather not name on an open forum.
I know you said Risco system is your preferred but at the moment I'm doing the Pyronix Enforcer wireless alarm system supplied and fitted for £450.
That's including the control panel with integrated keypad, external sounder, 4x internal pirs and one door contact. Other devices can be added for around £40 each if required.

Only the control panel is wired to the mains, everything else is completely wireless which is ideal for a new build home which I'm doing about 3-4 a week just now. And also a years warranty on parts and labour but I've fitted plenty of these without issues.

Compare the Risco and Pyronix and you'll soon make your mind up. Any questions let me know!

Shoegrip

399 posts

91 months

Wednesday 15th February 2017
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Does the pyronix system offer video capability?

Shoegrip

399 posts

91 months

Wednesday 15th February 2017
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Answering my own question I see they do do video but I can't see systems as neat as the RISCO with the camera built n the PIR.

A neighbour has a Yale smart home alarm which looks to offer similar capability.

Are there any issues with Yale?

JoPo1

386 posts

157 months

Wednesday 15th February 2017
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Shoegrip said:
Does the pyronix system offer video capability?
Yes and home automation.

Chucklehead

Original Poster:

2,733 posts

208 months

Wednesday 15th February 2017
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Thanks. Pyronix had been recommended to me, but I have to admit the video system in the PIR was a big selling point for me. I don't really want cameras all over the house internally.

Is that how it is handled with the Pyronix?

Shoegrip

399 posts

91 months

Wednesday 15th February 2017
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The camera n the Pyronix system looks far more sophisticated with the pan and tilt but the PIR camera on RISCO and Yale far more subtle in a domestic environment.

I'm no expert so looking forward to knowledgeable contributions from others.

I'm not keen on RISCO for my application as it is only available through approved installers and the property I want to alarm is just a little further than the back of beyond and alarm technicians expect to get paid for a fair days work.

neil-c

457 posts

181 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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I have a Risco system. Overall it seems to be a good system. Panels and PIRs discreet and phone app very neat. Have had a few comms issues which may be due to install in Victorian house with thick walls. Have it connected on homeplugs and using a universal sim but app sometimes fails to connect. Have used Glendale for many years and been very happy with the service.