Rambler Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Hi Folks, I've got a Guardall Rascal + control panel with an ADS Housesecure sounder. When I turn off the mains power the sounder sounds. Also the panel will not allow me to use a custom code and will only work with the default code. Given this I thought that my battery may be flat so I tried to test it as per the Make Do Drop Test detailed elsewhere in this website. However because the sounder kicks-off every time I turn off the power I can't afford to wait for the duration suggested without winding up the neighbours. I have checked the voltage accross the battery and am getting just about 12v on my analog test meter (battery install date is July 2006). Can you please advise: A) does the ADS Housesecure Sounder have its own battery? B) How can I test the panel battery and keep the peacewith my neighbours? Rambler Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/28635-is-my-battery-scrap/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpotter Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Yes, the external sounder will have its own battery. Dont bother testing battery in panel, get a new one. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/28635-is-my-battery-scrap/#findComment-237072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Yes, the external sounder will have its own battery.Dont bother testing battery in panel, get a new one. Hi hpotter, Thanks for the speedy reply, I'll get a new one tomorrow from Senate. On the subject of batteries, how long can you expect the Sounder battery to last? Its a long way up to get to it!!! Rambler Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/28635-is-my-battery-scrap/#findComment-237080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest old-hand Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Hi hpotter,Thanks for the speedy reply, I'll get a new one tomorrow from Senate. On the subject of batteries, how long can you expect the Sounder battery to last? Its a long way up to get to it!!! Rambler test it regular until it fails, could outlast you Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/28635-is-my-battery-scrap/#findComment-237085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpotter Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 As above. By the time the sounder battery fails it'll be time to get a complete new sounder. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/28635-is-my-battery-scrap/#findComment-237088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 As above. By the time the sounder battery fails it'll be time to get a complete new sounder. Hi Guys, Smart new battery fitted but still the same, won't take a change of code and sounder kicks off when power turned off. Any ideas?? Rambler Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/28635-is-my-battery-scrap/#findComment-237177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest old-hand Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Checked the fuses? Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/28635-is-my-battery-scrap/#findComment-237178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Checked the fuses? Bingo!! Although it doesn't appear to be blown my multimeter indicates that it is. The fuse fitted is a 1A but it has a colour code on the glass section, is there anything special about it or will a normal 1A of similar size be ok? Rambler Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/28635-is-my-battery-scrap/#findComment-237184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest old-hand Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Depends on the colours, either quick or slow blow. Fit a quick, should be fine. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/28635-is-my-battery-scrap/#findComment-237186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawandorder Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Bingo!!Although it doesn't appear to be blown my multimeter indicates that it is. The fuse fitted is a 1A but it has a colour code on the glass section, is there anything special about it or will a normal 1A of similar size be ok? Rambler Often hard to see if a fuse is blown or not, sometimes they blow due to sudden overload and this is often visible, sometimes they go due to gradual fatigue which is not so easy to spot. (not at my age at least). You still did the right thing by replacing the battery though. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/28635-is-my-battery-scrap/#findComment-237208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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