bennynoneck Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Hi, Can I just ask a couple of quick questions please? Obviously you use 2.5mm T&E cable to the FCU which feeds the alarm control panel, but: What cable comes from the FCU to the control panel? If it's going to be plain old 1mm T&E can I use 1.5mm without any probs (I have a load of this!)? Should a 1.5amp or 3amp fuse be used in the FCU? Should the FCU be unswitched? Many thanks in advance. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/39366-questions-about-fcu/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 1. Flex, I use rubber type H0R7N style 2. Totally dependent on panel, but 3A is a standard value. 3. From a security POV yes, from a latest regs POV its debatable. So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/39366-questions-about-fcu/#findComment-434933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrolhead Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 If you have to ask these questions you probably shouldn't be doing electrics. Stick it on a plug or get somebody qualified in. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/39366-questions-about-fcu/#findComment-434954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 If you have to ask these questions you probably shouldn't be doing electrics. Stick it on a plug or get somebody qualified in. Agreed, these are 'worrying' questions but if that was the case, the OP wouldn't be asking. Not giving the information can be just as harmful IMHO. So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/39366-questions-about-fcu/#findComment-434958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 If you have to ask these questions you probably shouldn't be doing electrics. Stick it on a plug or get somebody qualified in. But what size cable from the plug. I really can't be ar**** with it anymore. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/39366-questions-about-fcu/#findComment-434959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrolhead Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Well normal mains cable is 3 core so 6 core must be twice as good surely? Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/39366-questions-about-fcu/#findComment-434966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I reckon you have a point there, take it we talking 6 core alarm cable? I really can't be ar**** with it anymore. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/39366-questions-about-fcu/#findComment-434967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrolhead Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 It says alarm right in the name, it must be the right stuff We should ask arf. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/39366-questions-about-fcu/#findComment-434968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennynoneck Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 . I dont see them as worrying questions. You have to find out somehow and someone must have told you at one time! There are no stupid questions, otherwise some people are going to guess and guess wrong. As for cable theres no harm in over-rating but there is in under rating. I guess 1mm flex would be suitable. Ill maybe get a metre specifically for it. I presume you can use alarm cable to the keypad. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/39366-questions-about-fcu/#findComment-435019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 0.75mm flex is rated to 6A. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/39366-questions-about-fcu/#findComment-435021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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