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That 'engineer' will probably be me - and most certainly when the time comes, I would have forgotten the battery is out there ready to cause an injury. I better put a warning label on the front cover - but then again that could be warning to a potential intruder as well for whom sore toes are well deserved.
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I bought the R8 eventually. It was relatively easy to put in and replace the C&K 700L panel and keypad. Thanks for confirming the wire mapping for me. The only snag I hit was the R8 box was slightly too wide to fit in the original 700L panel, so I had to install the box on the side. Which means the battery is now in a standing up position. I guess that would be ok for a sealed lead acid battery?
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still leaning towards a rightly priced 800L though!
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Oh, ok, it initially looked to me that 8 was better with the incorporated keypad, and was wondering why the R8 is more popular.
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What's the difference between Veritas 8 and Veritas R8, other than a keypad fitted on the 8?
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Dissappointed that PSE will not sell - will still consider to buy if they change their minds. Will keep an eye on eBay to see what comes up. Anything reasonable, and I will buy - whether you offload or sell - I don't mind as long as I get a working panel. But if someone has a 800L panel, why pay eBay fees, when you have buyer here?
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Found out the 800L panel offered on eBay was bought new and used for about 5 weeks. Now am tempted to buy the 800L, for ease of installation - it will be a panel in-out swap. But then again, the R8 is also tempting - as it appears an almost straight forward swap. Can anyone sway me one way or the other? Has the R8 got enough over the 800L to make it worth the extra effort of installation?
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If no tamper on R8 Keypad, then does this mean I simply short the tamper connections at the keypad end of the 700L, when I replace it with a R8 Keypad? Also, having looked at the installation guides of the R8 and 700/800L, I guess the following equivalents are correctly matched by me: 800L ST- (Strobe Switch -ve Trigger) matches to R8 S (SAB Strobe switched -ve) 800L S- (Sounder Switched -ve Trigger) matches to R8 B (Bell switched -ve) 800L -R (Sounder Tamper Return) matches to R8 C (SAB -ve Tamper Return)
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Yes, I saw that 800L panel on eBay, but it is used and not sure how old it would be. I am inclined to buy the R8, now that you say it is relatively easy. What about the keypad wiring connector - I guess it will not be the same as the 700L - will I have to run extra wires through the walls back to the panel, or I will be able to use the existing wires at the keypad end to modify the connector?
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Has anyone got a C&K 700L panel that I can buy? It has gone dead - due to not replacing the battery. We have been living in the house for 12 years, and the alarm system has been very reliable. In fact, if I can find circuit diagram for the 700L, I could probably repair it myself - provided the processor is not shot. Or, can anyone specify an alternative that will fit in with the existing wiring. I have two keypads fitted, but one of them we hardly use. Reading the forums, it looks like the Veritas R8 is a good replacement, but my question is, would it be easy enough to wire like for like with the 700L?