Installation Tools and Equipment

Cable Recommendations

You will require adequate cable for your Job which you can purchase from our website (see Cable): 

Alarm Systems (Excluding 230V Power Connection) 

Cable runs up to 40 Meters:                                  4 Core .2

Cable runs of 40 to 100 Meters:                           4 Core .5   

Cable runs over 100 Meters:                                 Cat 6e Cable                   

 

230V Power Connection Options:                                     

• Use a Plug Pack Version of the equipment and connect it to an existing power point
• Connect an Extension Lead with the female end cut off to the Mains Power termination point in the Alarm Panel and plug into an existing Power Point such as the Fridge Power Point
• Hardwire into the Main Electrical Supply (This MUST be done by a registered Electrician)

 

Point To Point Beams

Cable runs of up to 100 Meters:                          4 Core .5   

Cable runs over 100 Meters:                                Cat 6e Cable                   

 

Intercom Systems

Cable runs up to 150 Meters:                               Cat 6e Cable                   

 

Fittings Recommendations

You will require adequate fittings for your Job which you can purchase from your local Hardware Store 

Screws – we recommend Square Drive Screws

If connecting to an Analogue Phone for Monitoring:       1 x Telephone Line filter        

Also you may require the following depending on the job:

• White Electrical Tape
• Cable Connectors
• 1 x Container of White Filler
• 20mm Conduit to run outdoor cables in, (it comes in 4 Meter Lengths)
• Assorted Bends and Joiners for the Conduit
• 20mm Capping to run indoor cables in, (it comes in 4 Meter Lengths)
• 1 x Container of assorted Cable Ties

 

Tools and Equipment

You can purchase the following from your local Hardware store 

• 1 x Basic Tool set including a set of screwdrivers & a side cutter
• 1 x Headlight OR Torch OR Light
• 1 x Battery OR Mains Powered Drill
• 1 x Combination Wood and Concrete Drill Bit 
• 1 x Set of small Drill Bits
• 1 x Fold Out 5 or 6 Step Ladder to allow you access to the Manhole

 

Other Equipment that Handymen doing one off type installations shouldn’t require but can be useful depending on what you are doing and what Professional Installers should carry: 

• 1 x Electronic Meter   
• 1 x Step Ladder (2 or 3 Steps)
• 1 x Hammer
• 2 x Chisels,
• 1 x Small Level,
• 1 x long Extension Lead
• 1 x Stud Finder
• 1 x Hacksaw and spare Blades
• 1 x Wood Saw
• 1 x Tape Measure
• 3 x Short Draw Wires
• 1 x Extendable Pole to grab cables
• 1 x Soldering Iron
• 1 X Butt Phone
• 1 x Battery Load Tester
• 1 x 54mm Hole Saw for Internal Sirens
• 20 Meters of Capillary Wire
• 2 x Tensioners for Capillary Wire

 

Safety Equipment

You should have access to the following Safety Equipment: 

• First Aid Kit
• Pair of Safety Glasses

 

Other Safety Equipment that Professional Installers should carry but Handymen doing one off type installations shouldn’t require but can be useful depending on the type of installation you are doing: 

• Hard Hat
• High Visibility Vest
• Pair of Boots
• Disposal Face Masks 

 

Working in Roof Spaces or Under Houses

You should always make sure that someone is on site and have your Cell Phone with you in case you get into difficulty