Hi Norman,

erm yes; already tried that; I would, but they are Italian and I don't want to wake up with a horses head in my bed!!

My knowledge of batteries is, well, lacking somewhat! The battery I currently have is a Yuasa NP2.8-12 (12V, 2.8Ah). Looking at the CEF website, the nearest equivalent they have seems to be a Challenger 12v, either 3Ah or 2Ah - which should I go for, or should I find somewhere that sells the Yuasa?

Challenger 3.0 Ah 12v

Excellent! Thank you!! (Again!!!)

The latest RKP will work with the pre-1999 panel as a direct replacement.But for a little more you could replace the whole lot and gain some features ( single button arming , PA from keypad ).But if you are not confident you will still require the services of a security installer to do this for you.

Let us know how you get on.

Edited October 5, 200421 yr by FASTCAR

I think I can predict your next question :

safedirect

... and a mind-reader as well!! Many thanks to Fastcar and everyone else who has responded - I will let you know how I get on!

The panel arrived this morning... fitted it... and the alarm works fine! Many thanks for all the help!

No problem David, glad we could be of assistance.