Guest Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 Hello again Yes - the UPVC frames annoy me sometimes. Try not to set the shocks too high, as this could false alarm etc. Use them as a first line of defence with the PIRs being the main line of defence, if set correctly though, shocks can be very effective. Good luck, let us know how you get on. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breff Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 With reference to multiple devices on one zone, a maximum of 10 unpowered devices may be connected to a single zone. If you get a fault though, what a nightmare. The opinions I express are mine and are usually correct! (Except when I'm wrong)(which I'm not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Murphaph - how is the system running? - All is well I hope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest murphaph Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Murphaph - how is the system running? - All is well I hope? 52156[/snapback] Yes thanks Dave. No probs (touch wood) so far. I'm glad it's done and dusted and I feel much more secure. I just want to add a relay for switching on a floodlight to one of the programmable outputs. Then I'm all finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antinode Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 The old alarm was a real disaster area-total cowboy installation IMHO. I added to obligatory fused spur to my new panel too, just for completeness. 51507[/snapback] I know what you mean. I ripped our old alarm system out a few months back and replaced the lot with decent equipment and cable. The list of dodgy stuff I found is pretty long. Fused spur (located under the floorboards) had a 13 amp fuse in it, AUX fuse linked out, no earth sleeving, multiple detectors on one zone, cables chased into walls with only a thin covering of filler, wires twisted together and insulated with white alarm cable insulation, no tamper, cables run underneath carpets, SAB link not cut, not a single cable clipped anywhere, mains supply to panel run with alarm cables, not a twisted pair in sight, no use of cables ties/general panel untidyness banghead He works for BT now. I'm glad your new alarm is up and running though The relay switching is pretty straight forward. Trade Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Yes thanks Dave. No probs (touch wood) so far. I'm glad it's done and dusted and I feel much more secure. I just want to add a relay for switching on a floodlight to one of the programmable outputs. Then I'm all finished. 52342[/snapback] Sounds like youve done a proper job, glad its operating correctly. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest murphaph Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 lads! As for feeding mains to a panel with alarm cable-yikes! I had that cables twisted together and sleeved with outer sheath too. All my joints are soldered and heatshrinked now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteey Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I know what you mean. I ripped our old alarm system out a few months back and replaced the lot with decent equipment and cable. The list of dodgy stuff I found is pretty long. Fused spur (located under the floorboards) had a 13 amp fuse in it, AUX fuse linked out, no earth sleeving, multiple detectors on one zone, cables chased into walls with only a thin covering of filler, wires twisted together and insulated with white alarm cable insulation, no tamper, cables run underneath carpets, SAB link not cut, not a single cable clipped anywhere, mains supply to panel run with alarm cables, not a twisted pair in sight, no use of cables ties/general panel untidyness He works for BT now. BT will love him, sounds like a top spec install for them. Mark Hawks Ex BT Openreach Field Service Now Self employed telecom and data engineer www.mphtelecom.co.uk Also back doing sub contract work in the security industry. Retained firefighter Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 BT will love him, sounds like a top spec install for them. 52386[/snapback] PMSL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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