Help Required with Burglar Alarm (If Possible)

[geoffp]

As this is my first post here please excuse me if I have posted in the wrong place, I am now retired aged 72 and my home was recently burgled, I have bought a cheap second hand wireless burglar alarm system from ebay, it has no installation manual with the kit.

It contains 6 wireless PIR's, 1 smoke detector, Control Panel, Remote Control and Bell Box, I am hoping that someone on the forum would have heard of this system, it is:- EEC Home Security and the control panel is Type 10.683

Thanks in advance,

Geoff

 

[telectrix]

i'm sure a member or 3 is in the essex area , could install it for you. i'm not familiar with the make so can't offer any advice on line. have you tried googling the manufacturer?

 

[geoffp]

Many thanks, There are only bad reports of the company, they were highlighted on Watchdog years ago for conning O.A.p's and are now out of business.

 

[Stuuk1]

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=1113539

They appear to be a nightmare company!

 

[Stuuk1]

I can't find a single thing on those numbers you have given.

Are there any other details?

I know this isn't specific to your unit but may help..

http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/DIY/how-to-fit-a-wireless-burglar-alarm

I have only ever installed wired systems.

 

[telectrix]

think eec were the original installers. a pic . of the control panel would help.

 

[geoffp]

I will post a photo tomorrow, the daughter has my digi camera at the moment.

 

[telectrix]

i think you need 6 posts before you can add a pic. so rattle a few more off over the next 24 hours; LOL. :teeth_smile:


edit: if the keypad is separate, include it in the photo.

 

[Paul.M]

I've had a look at their web site and the alarm system that you have bought will be a bulk buy without the manufacturers logo on it but plastered with the EEC brand. You may find that it may not work without reprogramming it due to a telephone link needs to be supplied or it will have an in built mobile to call their call center (thats how companies like this make their money).

I would do a dry test once you have the instructions (take the front panel off and look for a proper manufacturers name and model number). Put it on a plug top and set up the PIR's, bellbox and keypad before you go to the trouble of installing it.

 

[geoffp]

Hi Paul, does this mean that I have wasted my pension? I was hoping that it would operate just as an alarm system, I must admit that you have me worried about this telephone link thing.

I have been chatting to the guy who sold me the system and apparently it was working up to a couple of weeks ago when it was removed from an old couples house