When should I prewire my new home?

At the same time your electrical and plumbing are being installed at the framing stage or else it will cost alot more if at all possible to do after completion.

What should I plan for in my home?

The essential items these days are

1. Alarm Systems
2. Intercom
3. Vacuum System
4. TV - Television
5. Phone & Data Structured Cabling
6. Internet / Cable

And what if wanted more upmarket products?

Then you would add for resale, image what you would see in a display home:

1. Media room
2. Home Music
3. Video Security
4. Smart Wiring
5. Intelligent Wiring

Sounds expensive?

Not really because you can design a practical effective solution to suit your

budget and it can be done in progressive stages.

Say the prewiring & vacuum plumbing which can not be done later at frame stage would be first.

Then decide what you wish to follow with whether it be fitting off the

vacuum cleaner of completing your media room, alarm and another system, but at lease it can be done..

What Size Vacuum Cleaner do I need?

That depends on the size and design of your home, usually about HP to HP.

How many vacuum inlets would I need?

Once again that depend on the size and design of your home, usually about 3 to 7 would be average.

Do you provide free quotes and design?

Better Value Group will spend time with you and give you a guaranteed price and free design.

Can a blocked Vacuum pipe be cleared?

Yes in 99.9% we can unblock you ducted vacuum pipes.

What is the best alarm to put into a house?

Good question. An alarm must be design to work 24/7 to give you the best protection and monitored back to base for event reporting.

Must you have a Licence to install alarms?

Yes you must have an Open Cabling Licence and now a Security Licence Class 1 & 2

What type of intercoms are there?

There are many different types from audio to video to music type depending on the functions you required.

F.A.Q and Manuals

Technical Support is available simply email your request, and we shall promptly send a reply to you, ensure you include all your details.

Your Security Alarm should be tested and serviced regularly to ensure the devices are all working correctly and your dialer and backup battery are working (This is required by the Standards)

Here are some details for the Ness & Valet Alarm Panels 

1. Changing  or adding a PIN (Code Number)                                                                                  
   1. [Program] [PIN] [Enter]
   2. New PIN [xxxx] [Enter] repeat Pin [xxxx] [Enter]
   3. [Program] then [Enter] to exit program mode

    

2. Clear Line Light Fault (Line Light Flashing)
   1. [Program] [PIN] [Enter]
   2. [Program] Installers Number[xxxxxx] [Enter]
   3. [Program] [96] [Enter] 
   4. Program and Enter to exit program mode

    

3. Changing the Battery 
   1. Be very careful when doing as you disturb or damage your alarm. This should be carried out by a Licenced technician
   2. [Program] [ PIN] [ Enter]
   3. [Program] Installers Number[xxxxxx] [ Enter]
   4. Remove old Battery (Disposal of safely)
   5. Replace new Battery - Ensure Red terminal to Red & Black to the Black terminal and ensure the leads are in good condition and there is no corrosion. 
   6. Check the position of the  tamper switch
   7. Close the panel & tighten the 2 screws  
   8. Program and Enter to exit program mode

System One Ver 2, 3 & Vision Intercoms

Vacuum Systems

My Machine has stopped working, what do I check?

1. Make sure the power lead has not been damaged in any way. If so switch off the power point unplug the lead and call Better Value Group or your electrician.
2. The power is on and the machine is plugged in.
3. The smaller wires (similar to speaker wiring) is connected to the side of the machine.
4. These wires can be shorted out by making contact on the two spade terminals with an insulated tool as these are 24v ac.
5. Vermin may of chewed through the wires in the attic or walls
6. The electrical brushes or bearings in the motor may be worn - call for a service.
7. The control circuit may be damaged or failed for one reason or an other.
8. Just old age and worn out.

My Machine runs but does not suck?

1. All of the better machines have a good quality filter bag in the waste collection chamber, check this is not over full.
2. Check that all the external bungs are in place , these are in all holes at the top of the cylinder.
3. Check to see if the baffle plate,  this is a square plate that holds the bag up off the bottom of the chamber is under the bag.
4. Check the air hole under the baffle plate is clear.
5. If the is suction at the air hole under the baffle plate while the machine is running and there is no suction any where else you may have a damage pipe. (there may of be a tradie in your roof who may of damage a pipe.
6. Check all inlets closed and sealed
7. If you are using a switched hose check the switch and you can give the wall end of the hose a half twist to make the contacts start the machine.

Can I clean or clear my central ducted vacuum system, and how often should I do this?

1. This should be done on a regular bases to avoid blockages.

http://www.valet.com.au/valetadmin/files/vacpanhowto.pdf