POC Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Hoping someone here can help me! Roughly 12 months ago I had our existing alarm replaced with the EURO 46, all has been fine until last week. The white metal box (control panel?) started making a low buzzing noise, but all continued to function ok. Couple of days ago the keypad started warning that the battery in the control panel wasn't charging, then battery critical, now its saying low volts, at this point the buzzing has stopped! I'm struggling to find someone to come take a look. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 26 minutes ago, POC said: Roughly 12 months ago I had our existing alarm replaced with the EURO 46, all has been fine until last week. warranty ? Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 50 quid says either existing battery re-used, new from Maplins, or just a 2nd hand battery which has failed nearly taking PSU with it. Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Do you have a smoke alarm nearby? 1 Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POC Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 27 minutes ago, MrHappy said: warranty ? Possibly on the hardware, the install was a cash job, the relationship has since soured. 17 minutes ago, datadiffusion said: 50 quid says either existing battery re-used, new from Maplins, or just a 2nd hand battery which has failed nearly taking PSU with it. You think a straight replacement battery will solve the problems? Surly I can do this myself? 17 minutes ago, norman said: Do you have a smoke alarm nearby? I have a nest protect smoke alarm approx 8ft away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 55 minutes ago, POC said: the relationship has since soured. You think a straight replacement battery will solve the problems? Surly I can do this myself? OK; do you have the engineer code? Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POC Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) 1 minute ago, datadiffusion said: OK; do you have the engineer code? Yes, I have the engineer code ) Edited July 14, 2017 by POC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 place into eng, open lid remove battery lead if system remains powered try a replacement battery if not its fuse /transformer ect... Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POC Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 34 minutes ago, MrHappy said: place into eng, open lid remove battery lead if system remains powered try a replacement battery if not its fuse /transformer ect... Great thanks, do you know what battery I'll need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I assume 7ah, buy a quality make like Genesis or Yuasa, avoid Chinese no-name or 'Lucas' ones from eBay. Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 3 hours ago, datadiffusion said: I assume 7ah, buy a quality make like Genesis or Yuasa, avoid Chinese no-name or 'Lucas' ones from eBay. Lol thought Lucas were good ? And genesis not Chinese? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 enersys own yuasa iirc Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Theres a difference between a global brand with a far eastern factory and crappy 'local' brands though. Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POC Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 Ok, update. I put in the engineer code (no on screen confirmation that i was actually in eng mode?) Removed cover, no alarm. I was met with this mess (see pic). Upon pulling off the negative battery wire the alarm sounded saying 'control panel tamper, restore required' Now what? Anyone know of someone local to Hemel Hempstead that can fix this? thanks, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POC Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 And the list of active faults: batt fault case tamper low volts batt critical restore required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POC Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 Right, got myself properly into eng mode (found instructions). removed battery and all is still powered, I'll buy a new battery and try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 roughly 12 months ago...... may 2014? loving the extra long mains flex & screw missing from top left corner, Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 and its on the piss OP as it says 9A/h on it I assume its a nasty battery? Does it rattle when you shake it? Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POC Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 Yes they've obviously used the battery from the old alarm. Here is the battery from the front: No idea why it says 9ah on the back!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 IBT reading was done in 2014 and read 9Ah. How old it the battery (code on the top) and does it rattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 It was probably the reading from the ACT... Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 1 hour ago, POC said: Ok, update. I put in the engineer code (no on screen confirmation that i was actually in eng mode?) Removed cover, no alarm. I was met with this mess (see pic). Upon pulling off the negative battery wire the alarm sounded saying 'control panel tamper, restore required' Now what? Anyone know of someone local to Hemel Hempstead that can fix this? thanks, Paul Almost as good as my wiring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 1 hour ago, al-yeti said: Almost as good as my wiring They all look neat with the lid on... 2 Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 once you get it on.. Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 41 minutes ago, MrHappy said: They all look neat with the lid on... Yes man I stopped buying the spring loaded 8core so lid doesn't pop off if you loose clips or screws , tape holds it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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