What makes you think the fault is in the 4 inches that you cut off? Where does it run from to? By that, I mean does it run under the floor or around the skirting board, under the carpet etc?

1 hour ago, PeterJames said:

What makes you think the fault is in the 4 inches that you cut off? Where does it run from to? By that, I mean does it run under the floor or around the skirting board, under the carpet etc?

I read it as put on a fly lead. 

2 hours ago, Honda3 said:

 Ive cut 4 inches of the kepad wire and reconnected it.

 

26 minutes ago, norman said:

I read it as put on a fly lead. 

It could be interpreted that way I suppose, but I read it that he removed 4" of cable off the keypad cable. 

Yeah, 4' is a pretty short flylead. 

Hi thanks for the replies. I did that because the keypad was next to cellar door and it kept hitting it when opening, not ideal but was like that when i moved in. Its been ok since i cut wire but most of the time the fuse last  months so not sure if thats fixed it.

 

I Do realy want to replace the kepad because some buttons have become unresponsive. Any suggestions just for the keypad would be great thanks.

you cant replace the keypad with another make/model you can only replace it with the same

K thanks 

It blew again!!. I realy want to change it over but think i should at least check with a multimeter 1st to try and find out why. Not 100% sure how though any suggestions would be great. Thanks

You need to disconnect something or run it on its own fuse to diagnose which bit of kit is blowing the fuse 

@Honda3 

 

find a local tame alarm man, get them to price via email to replace the controls, battery & external bell.

 

they'll measure all the cables & currents if they've 1/2 a brain...

 

I'd assume your cables are stapled under the carpets ?

 

Replace the fuse & tread on every inch of carpet where a cable might be lurking ?