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10 Zone Alarm Kits $31.25 @ Jaycar Electronics - Free Pickup or $7 Delivery

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10 Zone Alarm Kits $31.25 @ Jaycar Electronics - Free Pickup or $7 Delivery
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Windows7forever on 23/02/2017 - 09:00 jaycar.com.au (1348 clicks)

Clearance price down from $199. Only includes 2 RF sensors (LA-5564) but I'm not sure how much each additional unit will cost as I couldn't find on their website.

They also have a basic 2 zone kit for smaller premises only $15 here:
https://www.jaycar.com.au/2-zone-alarm-kit/p/LA5480

It's a DIY installation of course.

Some further info from product page:

Fully configurable and programmable, these alarm kits give you complete control over a professional system for home or business. Each comes with a central controller and the sensors you need to get a basic system up and running, then you can add sensors and functionality as required. Up to four remote keypads can be installed at up to 100m range and each can be named for easy identification. Each user can be programmed with any of four access level codes. Any zone can be programmed for security, PA, fire or 24 hour tamper and can be fully or partially armed. All the engineering codes and memory functions are protected by a non-volatile memory in case of power failure.

Features:
• 10 programmable zones
• 4 access levels
• Walk test mode
• Events memory in keypads
• Programmable timers for entry, exit and alarm duration

Kit comprises:
• 1 x Control panel
• 1 x Remote LED controller
• 2 x PIR sensors
• 1 x Reed Switch
• 1 x Bellbox
• 1 x 50m 6 core cable
• 1 x 12V 1.2Ah backup battery

Sensors and accessories: Available seperately
• LED Remote Controller Cat LA-5561
• LCD Remote Controller Cat LA-5563
• PIR Sensor Cat LA-5564

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    • Windows7forever on 23/02/2017 - 09:20
      +1

      At that price might as well buy a few kits as they work out cheaper and you're essentially getting two sensors for the price of one, plus spare components.

      • ExPrinceHairy on 23/02/2017 - 09:43

        Yep, I'd do the same.

        • Windows7forever on 23/02/2017 - 09:46

          Damn. I rang them and they told me it is "pick up only in limited stores". Can't order online or find local stock.

  • llama on 23/02/2017 - 09:18
    +3

    I need some batteries for my UPS. Maybe this is a cheap way to get them, LOL

  • Javin on 23/02/2017 - 09:19

    Can someone please tell me how this device works in a house…i am not a tech guy so not sure whether to buy or not.

    • SteveAndBelle on 23/02/2017 - 09:36
      +9

      Install large white control box somewhere out of easy access then run wire to each sensor (in areas you want to detect motion), the keypad (near your main access door) and the siren/strobe box (outside under an eave), screw the wires down, power it up and that's about it. Note: These are not RF Wireless! This is a hard-wired system which is probably why the price is so low. Absolutely nothing wrong with that and still the most reliable and hassle-free however it does mean that you need to run cables all over the place during installation.

      • lycos on 23/02/2017 - 11:16

        Any suggestion for rf wireless ?

        • SteveAndBelle on 23/02/2017 - 11:28
          +3

          All depends on the level of desired security & reliability and of course your budget. Jaycar has an entry-level kit for $129: https://www.jaycar.com.au/8-zone-wireless-alarm-kit-with-rem… but I've seen (& purchased) larger kits off eBay direct from China for far less. They all worked OK and would probably be a good deterrent but I wouldn't absolutely rely on them for keeping valuables safe. Combine a cheap wireless system with one or two cheap IP cameras and an upgrade of your physical security (door locks etc.) and you'd have the beginnings of reasonable protection. Each to their own though and again all very dependant on what you need to secure, how much you need to rely on it and how much you want to spend.

          Here's one of many examples of cheap generic wireless alarm systems: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GSM-Wireless-Home-security-Burgla… For the same price as the cheap Jaycar one above this one comes with many more sensors. Quality probably isn't too different either but of course no-one will ever know until you've bought both systems, installed them and used them both for 5+ years to compare :)

        • llama on 23/02/2017 - 11:44
          +1

          RF wireless is pretty much useless.

          You want to run your alarm sensors and cameras on batteries?

          If you are wiring them to power, you might as well just wire them properly.

        • edrift on 23/02/2017 - 11:46

          @llama:

          Wireless is easier to DIY install and provides redundancy if the intruder cuts power.

        • SteveAndBelle on 23/02/2017 - 11:48
          +2

          @llama: I wouldn't go as far as saying RF Wireless is 'useless'. Some scenarios wont allow for a wired system (eg. renters) and having to replace batteries in each sensor every year or two isn't a big problem for that convenience… but yes, I completely agree, for a 'proper' system hard-wired is really the only way to go.

        • llama on 23/02/2017 - 11:50
          +2

          @edrift:

          (Full) wireless needs batteries that cost a fortune (like the Arlo) or recharging or might go flat.

          Wired alarms provide redundancy if the intruder cuts power…. because that is what the SLA BATTERY does,

        • edrift on 23/02/2017 - 11:54
          +1

          @llama:
          In my experience, the SLA batteries aren't great and need replacing every one or two years anyway.

          Modern wireless sensors use inexpensive AA or AAA batteries- not all use those expensive 12v23A batteries.

        • llama on 23/02/2017 - 12:36
          +1

          @edrift:

          In my experience, the SLA batteries aren't great and need replacing every one or two years anyway.

          Yes, but they warn you AND the alarm still functions irrespective. And there is only ONE battery.

          Modern wireless sensors use inexpensive AA or AAA batteries

          Which last how long? If you have (say) 10 sensors running 2 or 3 batteries each. Or use Eneloops, and a 10-bay charger?

          What a PITA.

        • whats up skip on 23/02/2017 - 14:16

          @llama:

          Have used an RF IR sensors on batteries. They lasted quite well. I don't think it was ever a problem in terms of always replacing them.

          Cameras on batteries, well that is a different game. An efficient camera is still going to draw around 10 times the power as an IR Sensor.

        • lycos on 23/02/2017 - 15:20

          @SteveAndBelle:

          • @edrift

          Thanks mate!

    • llama on 23/02/2017 - 10:08

      please tell me how this device works in a house

      Hard to explain in simple terms. Basically, you press a button when you leave the premises. This "alarm" checks the place while you areaway, and if anybody enters then it makes a loud noise.

      i am not a tech guy so not sure whether to buy or not.

      Easy to answer that one. When you asked the question, you instantly proved that you should not buy.

    • harkoliar on 23/02/2017 - 10:27
      +2

      Ozbargain way is buy now, think later.

  • leTintin on 23/02/2017 - 09:44

    In-store only? Seems like you can't get it delivered, only store pickup and most stores don't offer click & collect yet, and the one that did had no stock.

  • LJV81 on 23/02/2017 - 09:51

    No stock in Geelong.

  • S1R1M on 23/02/2017 - 09:54

    Im in melbourne….just ordered mine from Sydney through the store. $9 delivery.
    Not many left. Must pay for instore.

    • edrift on 23/02/2017 - 10:00

      How did you order from Sydney to deliver to Melbourne?

      • S1R1M on 23/02/2017 - 10:10

        I asked the store manager and he agreed.
        They rang the sydney store and i psid for it.

        • edrift on 23/02/2017 - 10:19

          Ah so you paid in a Melbourne store?

        • S1R1M on 23/02/2017 - 10:48

          Yes

  • Ryanek on 23/02/2017 - 09:59

    Thanks for the deal but I'm never stepping into a Jaycar store ever again. Owners are heinous.

  • Mad Max on 23/02/2017 - 11:23

    Does the battery sit in the control panel?
    And I assume the control panel is always connected to mains power and continuously recharges the battery.
    How safe for fire risk are these cheap electronics with batteries and chargers always powered?
    Should the control panel be installed in a metal fire proof box?

    • edrift on 23/02/2017 - 11:27

      If you do this it would make it cumbersome to arm and disarm the alarm.

      • Mad Max on 23/02/2017 - 11:32

        I thought it had a wireless remote.

        • edrift on 23/02/2017 - 11:41

          No this is a fully wired solution

        • Mad Max on 23/02/2017 - 12:07

          @edrift:
          What is the Remote LED controller for?

        • SteveAndBelle on 23/02/2017 - 12:23

          @maxi: This is just the wired keypad panel designed to be mounted 'remotely' from the main box. It has basic LED indicators whereby the LCD version would have a pretty screen with text & graphics instead but would of course be more expensive. Just because it's a 'remote controller' doesn't always mean it's wireless!

        • Mad Max on 23/02/2017 - 12:48

          @SteveAndBelle:
          Thanks
          Anyway there is no stock of this anywhere.
          They offer you the similar model LA5562 for $399…

    • SteveAndBelle on 23/02/2017 - 11:42

      SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) batteries as included in this kit are pretty low powered, 'dumb' and safe. Over or under charge them and they'll just die internally which should trigger a battery replacement indicator on the panel. Go to absolute extremes and crank them with crazy high current and they might melt or something. Of course nothing is absolutely safe but the likelyhood of an SLA battery actually catching fire from super-low current charging is extremely minimal. This is another reason old chemistry batteries such as these wont be replaced with new chemistry types (ie. lithium based) for many, many years.

  • SevenSmurfs on 23/02/2017 - 11:32

    No stock in Melbourne :(

  • OzJD on 23/02/2017 - 11:59

    Went to Bankstown as it shows stock available… None there…

    They've ordered the last one (I need 2) from Gore Hill and Port Macquarie. Bondi Junction is the only other store showing with stock, but they checked and no stock availability.

    After all this was done, one of the guys mentioned he just put the last one here for transfer to VIC (S1R1M?)

    So there's no stock in VIC or NSW now. Maybe QLD?

    • KevinFine on 23/02/2017 - 12:53

      or SA - why are always left out?

  • Vietsoldier on 23/02/2017 - 12:14

    Yeah, couldn't find any stock in Melbourne.

  • JuseBox on 23/02/2017 - 14:06

    Can't find any stock, does anyone know any decent home alarm kits?
    Thanks in advance :)

  • tanastra on 23/02/2017 - 14:07

    Old model stock , 2 left for the $15 ones in Joondalup, and only Queensland so far showing the $31 left . Also on sale is the 8 zone model , I bought the last ones from Joondalup , not sure stocks for other stores in oz.
    this is the 8 zone on sale now = https://www.jaycar.com.au/8-zone-wireless-alarm-kit/p/LA5150

  • OzJD on 27/02/2017 - 16:25

    Current stock:

    1 left in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
    2 left in Maroochydore, QLD.

    Your local store will be able to get them brought in.

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