richie Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I have an issue with an alarm which is driving me mad. The bell and downstairs light circuit are on the same fuse from the consumer unit. The fuse blew on this circuit due to a problem with a downstairs light but when this fuse was replaced there is no power going to the alarm. The lights all work fine but just nothing to the alarm. As I say, the bell and lights are on the same circuit so its not a faulty fuse. I am now contemplating taking the consumer unit out and looking behind to see if the cable has fell loose but I dont believe that is the case as everything was fine until the fuse popped! Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luggsey Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I have an issue with an alarm which is driving me mad. The bell and downstairs light circuit are on the same fuse from the consumer unit. The fuse blew on this circuit due to a problem with a downstairs light but when this fuse was replaced there is no power going to the alarm. The lights all work fine but just nothing to the alarm. As I say, the bell and lights are on the same circuit so its not a faulty fuse. I am now contemplating taking the consumer unit out and looking behind to see if the cable has fell loose but I dont believe that is the case as everything was fine until the fuse popped!Any suggestions? Yep, don't go anywhere near the consumer unit, if you are not an electrician there is a good chance you may kill yourself inside a consumer unit, depending on the type some older ones have exposed terminals which are live at 240v 80A and will easily kill you if touched. I recomend you find the fused spur that connects the intruder alarm to this circuit and change that fuse for one of a suitable value, if you don't know what that is don't touch it. Chances are the fault current has knocked out the intruder alarm internal fuse and I suggest a call to a good local intruder alarm company to fix this problem properly and safely. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Life is like a box of chocolates, some bugger always gets the nice ones! My Amateur Radio Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sparky169 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Yep, don't go anywhere near the consumer unit, if you are not an electrician there is a good chance you may kill yourself inside a consumer unit, depending on the type some older ones have exposed terminals which are live at 240v 80A and will easily kill you if touched.I recomend you find the fused spur that connects the intruder alarm to this circuit and change that fuse for one of a suitable value, if you don't know what that is don't touch it. Chances are the fault current has knocked out the intruder alarm internal fuse and I suggest a call to a good local intruder alarm company to fix this problem properly and safely. yes same advice from me too. if you are not sure what your messing with dont touch but if you can find the fused spur which looks like the pictures below (just incase hes not sure what that is ) you will need to take the screwdriver and prise open the fuse holder in the middle of the spur where the fuse is located and change it with a new one 3 amp max, make sure you turn the electricity off at the consumer unit first though. if this still doesnt do the trick then call a qualified sparks to chjeck the wiring is correct or engineer in case its an internal fault on the alarm system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camerabloke Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 cant see picture col this Eucam Security Systems 0845 4630 746 www.eucam.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 There is no fused spur. It is fed direct from the consumer unit which is about 6 inch away from the control panel. I have had the panel open and tested continuity on each fuse. All ok. But the feed is direct from the fuse at consumer unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camerabloke Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 have you taken the fuses out to check continuity or did you leave them in the holders? Eucam Security Systems 0845 4630 746 www.eucam.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sparky169 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 they are at the bottom under attachments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sparky169 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 ] There is no fused spur. It is fed direct from the consumer unit which is about 6 inch away from the control panel. I have had the panel open and tested continuity on each fuse. All ok. But the feed is direct from the fuse at consumer unit. my advice now is if you are not a sparks or an alarm engineer then that is where this problem would be heading towards, I am not being disrespectful to you richie but by the way of your information you dont show that you are compentant with electrics. try one of these installers colin Click Here for North Yorkshire Installers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camerabloke Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 i agree, beter to pay someone else to shock themselves Eucam Security Systems 0845 4630 746 www.eucam.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sparky169 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 i agree, beter to pay someone else to shock themselves good one did you know i have only ever had two electric shocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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