Hi,  

     I have an old GT 601 Alarm system that is not working ?  I am not an installer just moved in. I wish to shut it down, I have the Engineers code and user code  but worried if I shut it down, the outside bell will sound?  Does the Outside bell have internal batteries? And can I power it down completely. 

 

thanks 

Terry B

1 minute ago, Tab said:

 but worried if I shut it down, the outside bell will sound?  Does the Outside bell have internal batteries?

That is correct.

With a fully operational system if you power down the inside the siren will activate.

Fully decommissioning a system usually involves ladders and earplugs.

They are designed that way so a burglar can't disable them easily from the inside.

1 hour ago, Tab said:

Hi,  

     I have an old GT 601 Alarm system that is not working ?  I am not an installer just moved in. I wish to shut it down, I have the Engineers code and user code  but worried if I shut it down, the outside bell will sound?  Does the Outside bell have internal batteries? And can I power it down completely. 

 

thanks 

Terry B

2 ways of doing this 

 

Option 1

let your neighbours know, kill power to panel and wait 15min for the battery to die 

 

Option 2

Get a ladder, open bell, disconnect battery and power down system 

Thanks for the advice…….will get ready with a ladder.  

2 hours ago, Imnotshankled said:

Option 1

let your neighbours know, kill power to panel and wait 15min for the battery to die 

this will work for a few months but the battery isnt dead just the timer has shut it off. What it will do when it does start to go flat is anyone guess

On 28/11/2022 at 17:27, james.wilson said:

this will work for a few months but the battery isnt dead just the timer has shut it off. What it will do when it does start to go flat is anyone guess

On all my experience nothing will happen and its a matter of hours not months

 

The comfort LEDs will flatten the battery's remaining charge 

27 minutes ago, Imnotshankled said:

On all my experience nothing will happen and its a matter of hours not months

 

A Radio Delta Bell needs powering down properly....

Edited November 30, 20223 yr by MrHappy

4 hours ago, Imnotshankled said:

On all my experience nothing will happen and its a matter of hours not months

 

The comfort LEDs will flatten the battery's remaining charge 

ok

Depends, I have known panel to sink negative and retrigger the hold off.

back in the old days a CQR Ulitmate could power a Veritas

Edited November 30, 20223 yr by MrHappy