burglar alarm

[oldtimer]

"Whats to stop someone from replacing the fuse in the spur"

Well yes take your point but this is where the definition in the law is a bit of tape across a mcb is not a barrier but having to use a screwdriver to unscrew or pull out the spurs fuse holder is seen a physical act and deterant so then Joe Public does not have an excuse because he or she could use a screwdriver to open a CU socket, light switch and so on when the law says they should know better.

Also one other point when I got into alarms 26 years ago the majority of burglar alarms were rented mostly by business or a household who could afford it. I was a time served spark but most of the guys I worked with were not sparks so hence why the dodgy mains supplies although now there is a spur fitted and the only problems now is there is a 13A fuse fitted. If you send me your email address I will dig out the check sheet I created to service an alarm system and if you need any more info drop me a mail.

 

[Guest123]

All my alarms get one of these little fella's now.

 

[Golden_Boy]

Golden-Boy mind change your control panel battery and dispose of the old batery by running it down then drop it off at your local council refuse/reclaim centre. As I said when alarms activate on a power dip it is down to the battery not getting changed also if it is not replaced and left long enough it can take the panel with it so spend £20 now and save hundreds by not having to change the panel.


Des you will get me shot by playing with words but dont worry I see the funny side

I replace the Batteries once every two years and have never had a false alarm in all the time its been installed. Its a Galaxy Alarm and incudes two powered RIO ( zone extension units wth own PSU and batteries ) So there is no lack of battery back up. As an extra belt and braces approach the extension units are powered from a different RCD. Alarm does work though as had unwelcome visitor in garage about 6 months ago...

 

[dragon-av]

As the Alarms are LVDC operated i dont see why the battery needs to be part of the panel it makes far more sense from what i have seen of alarms to mount the battery supply and main control panel well out of the way on a dedicated RCBO with local isolation. Rack the PSU and Backup in the secure location then run hidden LV to the panel?

 

[oldtimer]

Golden Boy changing the battery every 2 years ? well ok I was about to highlight that if you store a control in a warm area ie airing cupboard then this may shorten the lifespan from 5 years to 3.

Also a wee tip anybody reading this dont get yourself in a tizzy when it comes to alarm systems as long as you install it to the current regulations then thats fine if you try and outhink th crooks then you will end up sleeping in an armchair with a pump action shotgun waiting for someone to make your day.

I once had a customer who crawled yes crawled across the livingroom floor touched the video and then crawled back out the room to proof the pir could be beat and said theres a weakness their what are you going to do about it. I said ok try it again but this time pick the video up and take it with you !!!

Nuff said

 

[tckr_crlsn]

Talking security takes more than locking doors and windows when you leave home. There are lots of other things to consider like back and front yard, inside and outside lightning, alarms and safes.
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[Katherine22]

When communicating with various alarm companies, in addition to praying for their certification, ask questions about their local and national licenses. Ask about pre-employment screening, which they used before hiring their employees. Once you've done that, then you can contact the necessary services and licensing agencies, and consumer applications such as the Better Business Bureau just to do more research on the companies you are considering. The main point here is just for verification.

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