Guest Guest_paul_* Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 Sometimes when we have a power cut for a long period of time my SAB bell box on my alarm system starts to sound. I have replaced the battery in the alarm panel many times, and upgraded it size, however we often have power cuts for days. Is there anyway i can silence the SAB bell box when i have a power cut, without it having to complete its 20 minute cut out time, i.e cross wires in the alarm panel? I have thoughout about switching it to a SCB box, but this is less secure and i am not too sure whether my panel supports SCB. regards, paul.
datadiffusion Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 Sometimes when we have a power cut for a long period of time my SAB bell box on my alarm system starts to sound. I have replaced the battery in the alarm panel many times, and upgraded it size, however we often have power cuts for days. Is there anyway i can silence the SAB bell box when i have a power cut, without it having to complete its 20 minute cut out time, i.e cross wires in the alarm panel? I have thoughout about switching it to a SCB box, but this is less secure and i am not too sure whether my panel supports SCB. regards, paul. 46376[/snapback] Unfortunately the only correct way to make sure the SAB is working correctly is also to have a fully working panel - anything else isn't very good practice. You say you've replaced the battery panel on numerous occaisions - the first time you did this, was it because the old one was totally dead? If so, its likely that the charging circuit was damaged and no matter how many new batteries you add none of them will perform correctly. Im also assuming the new batteries are just that and not from the local car boot sale (see previous forum topics!) I wouldnt rule out a faulty SAB but its unlikely. I'm afraid the only sensible solution to this is to have a full service, anything else could just result in throwing parts at an already lame duck. Sorry, but I think most on here will agree! If you post your location, there maybe someone on here that can help you out. Stu. Edit - just noticed thats power cuts for DAYS not hours - would you like to add some info as in any case no standard panel is designed to be put through this kind of cycling! So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands
Guest Guest_paul_* Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 Unfortunately the only correct way to make sure the SAB is working correctly is also to have a fully working panel - anything else isn't very good practice.You say you've replaced the battery panel on numerous occaisions - the first time you did this, was it because the old one was totally dead? If so, its likely that the charging circuit was damaged and no matter how many new batteries you add none of them will perform correctly. Im also assuming the new batteries are just that and not from the local car boot sale (see previous forum topics!) I wouldnt rule out a faulty SAB but its unlikely. I'm afraid the only sensible solution to this is to have a full service, anything else could just result in throwing parts at an already lame duck. Sorry, but I think most on here will agree! If you post your location, there maybe someone on here that can help you out. Stu. Edit - just noticed thats power cuts for DAYS not hours - would you like to add some info as in any case no standard panel is designed to be put through this kind of cycling! 46378[/snapback] The old battery was totally dead, and since then i have replaced the battery twice, with a 5 Ah battery. Its possible like you say the charging circuit is faulty. whats the best way to check this?
datadiffusion Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 The old battery was totally dead, and since then i have replaced the battery twice, with a 5 Ah battery.Its possible like you say the charging circuit is faulty. whats the best way to check this? 46379[/snapback] Its all here on this very site! But again, if you regularly get long power cuts (or even if you just regularly get power cuts at all for any reason) you need to do a bit more than this. Stu. So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands
Guest RICHL Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 An additional power supply for the alarm may help cure the problem, but just curious, but where abouts are you for you to get power cuts for days?
morph Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 What about fitting an AMF(automatic mains fail) panel and a small generator to your property this will hold the power in the event of a power fail, if you have critical equipment you may also need to consider a UPS also. This solution would be practical if you are linking more than one circuit to it. Although a power fail lasting more than 5 days in the UK is pretty rare at the moment ( might be more common in comming years though). If this is an option that might be practical for you, give me a call. Colin.
Guest Guest_paul_* Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 What about fitting an AMF(automatic mains fail) panel and a small generator to your property this will hold the power in the event of a power fail, if you have critical equipment you may also need to consider a UPS also. This solution would be practical if you are linking more than one circuit to it. Although a power fail lasting more than 5 days in the UK is pretty rare at the moment ( might be more common in comming years though). If this is an option that might be practical for you, give me a call. Colin. 46399[/snapback] iam in cumbria, the lake district. If for example i do get a power cut and my alarm starts to sound and i have no power to my alarm panel to reset the system, is there anyway short term i can stop the noise - to keep the neighbours happy!! regards, paul
morph Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 Have you ever had the battery in the panel changed? Give JP Alarms & Locksmiths a call they are based in Workington and will be able to sort you out correctly.
Guest RICHL Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 are you on a mains supply then or alternative source?
Guest Mr Nice Guy Posted April 9, 2005 Posted April 9, 2005 iam in cumbria, the lake district. If for example i do get a power cut and my alarm starts to sound and i have no power to my alarm panel to reset the system, is there anyway short term i can stop the noise - to keep the neighbours happy!! regards, paul 46445[/snapback] Look, If all you want to do is keep the neighbours from pitch forking you the next time you come home following another lengthy powercut, why don't you just disconnect the SAB battery? So long as your alarm system opperats correctly when powered then you don't really have a problem. The only true purpose for a back-up batter inside an SAB is in case of either a long-term power cut or vandalism/damaged cable. If your this worried about it, I suggest you get yourself up the ladders and cut or disconnect the wire to the battery inside the SAB. Don't worry! The SAB will still work as it's supposed to! (unless it's wacked off the wall!!). Good luck. Paul C.
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