Hi, I'm after anyone who can help.

I had a plasterer in to do some work and was advised to remove/disconnect the alarm panel.

I reset the tamper alarm no problem when it sounded and removed the panel.

Now the work has been completed I have reconnected the panel but it wont power up and the strobe on the bell box is flashing (for the last 5 days now). Someone told me it would 'Power Up' fine once reconnected.

The wires are connected back where they came from (had digi picture taken before removal).

I downloaded a manual from the gallery (SL8_user_GUIDE.pdf but read its similar), but it says call out an engineer if the panel power light will not illuminate.

Is there anything else I can try before I part with my hard earned cash?

Anything I can do inside the other larger box? (which I assume is the 'gubbins' for the alarm)

Thanks is anticipation.

when you disconnected the keypad (i assume) did you insulate the wires? or is it possible they touched together?

when you disconnected the keypad (i assume) did you insulate the wires? or is it possible they touched together?

Hmmm...

Funny you should ask...

I did hear the alarm go off for an instance and then the strobe started flashing.

I did insulate them as soon as the box was off though.

Do you think maybe I fried it?

Hmmm...

Funny you should ask...

I did hear the alarm go off for an instance and then the strobe started flashing.

I did insulate them as soon as the box was off though.

Do you think maybe I fried it?

At the very least I suspect you have blown a fuse on the circuit board

power back done, removing the mains first. check all the fuses using a multimeter, replace with correct size (size written on cap of fuse) i would also replace the back up battery if i did not know it age. start again.

if you have powerd system up battery first and the battery is duff?

the system will lockout, as you are saying down power system

mains and battery leaves battery disconected power up system mains first

if this works get new battery but would advise service

be careful 240v in alarm panel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

aint a red positive bell box is it ??

Edited November 9, 200817 yr by Alarm Co

Thanks everyone for your help.

As you all probably guessed, I know zip about alarms! Moved into the house and it was already installed. Previous owner had a mate fit it so I will try to get hold of him - He's an installer.

I will try the fuses and battery though - I can just about manage that!

Thanks again... Much appreciated.

Just an update guys.............

Changed the battery, replaced a fuse and were up and running........

Thanks again!