Vick Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I have wired a alarm system at my home. Can I get the advice on using staples to attached the wires. Will I get a false alarm if the wire has a staple in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alarm Protection Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 If i were you i would re run the wire again or put a tamperproof joint in. Staples in wires is a no no. ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reidy Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Just pull the staple out and make sure you don't have any shorts on the cable Hey Ho, Lets Go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I have wired a alarm system at my home. Can I get the advice on using staples to attached the wires. Will I get a false alarm if the wire has a staple in it? Alarm wiring can be installed using special round cable staples with a special gun. Normal staples will potentially damage the cable. If you have stapled through a cable this could cause a false alarm, due to damaging the insulation or the conductor. The cable would need checking/repairing and then testing. If you know were a cable is damaged this is helpful as generally the hardest/longest part is finding the cable damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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