thanks for the advice

i didnt get time to check it last night... got dragged shopping by the missus

but i will go through all you reccomend tonight...

i'll switch off the mains at the fuse box...try not to electricute myself.

like you said i just want a short term fix until i can afford to get a new alarm installed.. in a month or 2.

scunthorpe is in lincolnshire... just north of sheffield.

well theres been lots of new things in the house.. as we only moved in a few months back... so all the rooms have been redecorated..etc...

never thought that i could have done something to the wiring... i will check it all tonight.

never thought that i could have done something to the wiring...

Oh how I wish I had a pound for every time I've heard that!

quick update.. ive not had anytime to look at it yet.. been a hectic week..

but texecom sent me the installation manual and user guide yesterday.. so im going to do some heavy reading before i tackle the alarm