kgbd2223 Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Hello, Can anyone please advise me where I might be able to obtain a replacement battery and strobe lamp for a CQR CeQuRa external sounder? The battery fitted is a 7.2v NiCad rechargeable with flying leads (GP280BNKX6) and the strobe bulb is not marked as to what model it is. The CQR CeQuRa external sounder is approx 14 years old and isn't the same as the V2 model on CQR's website. I did "ask Dave" on CQR's website, but unsurprisingly, I didn't get a response. Many thanks for your help.
antinode Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 It would be much more economical in the long run to change the whole unit, as 14 years is knocking on a little for an external sounder. I don't think you will find just a strobe tube to buy on it's own. You should be able to pick one up for about Trade Member
arfur mo Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 It would be much more economical in the long run to change the whole unit, as 14 years is knocking on a little for an external sounder. I don't think you will find just a strobe tube to buy on it's own. You should be able to pick one up for about If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!!
kgbd2223 Posted January 20, 2008 Author Posted January 20, 2008 Hi all, thanks for your advice. The is a reason why I want to repair what I have rather than buy new. I have found another external sounder that has the same battery and strobe lamp as my unit so I am going to buy that one and swap the parts over. That should fix it, albeit a bit wasteful. I disagree that repairing what I have may incur a fine if the alarm sounds. The alarm was installed to BS4737 and as far as I understand it, I am only required to maintain it to that standard ad infinitum. I understand as the alarm is so old, replacing it with a new one that meets all modern standards is desirable, but after having done a lot of research, I do not consider the cost of both the alarm and monitoring/maintenance contract to be justifiable over what I have got. Richard.
magpye Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 I disagree that repairing what I have may incur a fine if the alarm sounds. The alarm was installed to BS4737 and as far as I understand it, I am only required to maintain it to that standard ad infinitum. I understand what you are saying, but if you go and ask your local Council Environmental Health officer you will find that noise pollution caused by alarm systems is covered by By-lays and that you can be fined if you have a troublesome alarm system. They also have the power if necessary, to enter your premises to silence the alarm (and you will get the bill). Someone told me I was ignorant and apathetic, I don't know what that means, nor do I care.
Guest anguscanplay Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Hi all, thanks for your advice.The is a reason why I want to repair what I have rather than buy new. I have found another external sounder that has the same battery and strobe lamp as my unit so I am going to buy that one and swap the parts over. That should fix it, albeit a bit wasteful. I disagree that repairing what I have may incur a fine if the alarm sounds. The alarm was installed to BS4737 and as far as I understand it, I am only required to maintain it to that standard ad infinitum. I understand as the alarm is so old, replacing it with a new one that meets all modern standards is desirable, but after having done a lot of research, I do not consider the cost of both the alarm and monitoring/maintenance contract to be justifiable over what I have got. Richard. can you not change the whole internals over ? although its only 14 years since install and yes you only have to comply with the regs at that time there was a heck of a lot of kit that didnt quite comply with the regs (thinking early nova`s here) that way you`ll get the best of both worlds
arfur mo Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Hi all, thanks for your advice.The is a reason why I want to repair what I have rather than buy new. I have found another external sounder that has the same battery and strobe lamp as my unit so I am going to buy that one and swap the parts over. That should fix it, albeit a bit wasteful. I disagree that repairing what I have may incur a fine if the alarm sounds. The alarm was installed to BS4737 and as far as I understand it, I am only required to maintain it to that standard ad infinitum. I understand as the alarm is so old, replacing it with a new one that meets all modern standards is desirable, but after having done a lot of research, I do not consider the cost of both the alarm and monitoring/maintenance contract to be justifiable over what I have got. Richard. while there is no legal compulsion to either upgrade or replace your alarm kit, changes in the noise pollution legislation (approximately 3 years ago) affect you system, so if it misbehaves - and they can suddenly, say after an electrical storm or rodent damage, and you happen to be in the Bahama's on your hols, having saved so much dosh by refurbishing your siren - makes your concept of no possibility of fines based on BS.4737 compliance at the time of installation, severely mistaken - but hey it's your wallet. we are just advising to help you avoid a possible expensive pitfall, i hope yoou do not have problems as i just hate saying "i told you so" regs alan (horses and water?) If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!!
camerabloke Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 while there is no legal compulsion to either upgrade or replace your alarm kit, changes in the noise pollution legislation (approximately 3 years ago) affect you system, so if it misbehaves - and they can suddenly, say after an electrical storm or rodent damage, and you happen to be in the Bahama's on your hols, having saved so much dosh by refurbishing your siren - makes your concept of no possibility of fines based on BS.4737 compliance at the time of installation, severely mistaken - but hey it's your wallet.we are just advising to help you avoid a possible expensive pitfall, i hope yoou do not have problems as i just hate saying "i told you so" regs alan (horses and water?) QFA makes no odds what the system is installed to, the council have rights to enter a premises if you sneeze too loud, and give you a bill. Eucam Security Systems 0845 4630 746 www.eucam.co.uk
arfur mo Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 we ought to add a safety note here (where is Angus when you need him? good staff is just so hard to come by ) the strobe when operated generates very high voltage's which can cause severe injury if you don't know what your doing KEEP OUT!!! regs alan If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!!
Guest anguscanplay Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 sorry - had to go watch Disney on ice, nearly as much fun as posting here (nearly as many prat falls too)
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