backofthenet Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Hi, I have a very old Optima 2 Plus alarm system which for my sins i have decided to get working again after many years of inactivity. The system was installed in 1995 I believe - we moved in some years after. Anyway have now got most of tye system working again having made sure all PIR's are working and access / exit points are all fine. However the external bell box / strobe is not working - it's as old as the alarm itself. so the question is can i source a like for like replacement / repair tye existing unit (not that i know how to) Best Regards Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Hi Mike any decent external sounder will replace it, was the system decommissioned when you were not using it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofthenet Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) It was switched off at the power and battery removed for many years so guess that counts as decommissioned - however i have it switched on without a battery for past couple of years Edited January 29, 2021 by backofthenet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 hour ago, backofthenet said: It was switched off at the power and battery removed for many years so guess that counts as decommissioned - however i have it switched on without a battery for past couple of years Its the battery that kills them. So without a battery is fin, but when you replace the sounder you will need a battery, otherwise you wont be popular in a power cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofthenet Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 Thanks Peter - would you recommend any external sounder/strobe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 On 28/01/2021 at 16:31, PeterJames said: Hi Mike any decent external sounder will replace it, was the system decommissioned when you were not using it? Echo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 2 hours ago, backofthenet said: Thanks Peter - would you recommend any external sounder/strobe? Depends on what you want, We use Risco Nova but I think they are trade only, Texe Sounders are good quality, swerve Pyronix the plastic is thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I'd add texecom and pyronix are mass market, they definetly hit the numbers on units sold however from SW point of view they also have the highest return of product. As Pete says risco bells Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 16 minutes ago, james.wilson said: risco bells are the reason I'm going deaf.... Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 It's the only thing they make well 1 Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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