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| Smoke Alarms going off when NO smoke present | 7/8/2009 | Fred P. Wessells |
Q: We have BRK 7010B smoke alarms that go off randomly. Las night they went off twice for a period of ...
A: First thing to find out is to contact the municipality you live in and determine if code requires ...
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| DSC Power 832 - no lights on keypads or sensors | 7/8/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: The trouble light on my system recently came on. I let it stay on for several days and the system ...
A: and thanks for writing. Even if the transformer and outlet are fine, it's the presence of AC power ...
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| wireless house alarm | 7/7/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: my micro mark wireless house alarm is brand new with brand new batteries installed. my pir's pick ...
A: and thanks for your question. I have to admit that I'd never heard of Micromark until you wrote. ...
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| CCTV camouflage q's and more | 7/7/2009 | John E. Pecore Power Quality Engineer |
Q: I have a CCTV system operating at the moment. We've had some troublesome neighbours and need the ...
A: First answer I would like to give you something to look at. Look on this web site pdf file, it will ...
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| hard wired & battery smoke detectors in a large condo building | 7/5/2009 | Steven Burman |
Q: My smoke detectors are hard wired & have batteries. One "chirped" for an hour on and off this ...
A: Rick, Probably not. I would say absolutely not, but those words have bitten me a few times in the ...
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| chirping smoke alarms | 7/4/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: put new smoke alarms in entire house. chirping won't stop. all brand new and new batteries. green ...
A: and thanks for writing. The likely problem is not with the smoke detectors. It's probably a plug-in ...
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| Lightning Causes Fire Alarm to Chirp? | 7/2/2009 | John E. Pecore Power Quality Engineer |
Q: I rent a loft unit on the top floor of a new building that was built in 2008. The building has what ...
A: You are getting a ground fault caused by a feed back loop up case ground based on a close proximity ...
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| CCTV installation | 7/1/2009 | Steven Burman |
Q: I am considering DIY CCTV installation and want it wired not PC or Wireless based. I have DirecTV ...
A: Jocelyn, Very easily. Look up a company called Multiplex Technologies. They have a product line ...
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| DSC Power 832 | 6/30/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: My alarm has been disconnected for some time. I have connected it now and changed the battery but ...
A: and thanks for writing. There are a lot of unknowns here, and to me the greatest one is the reason ...
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| Ranger American Alarm is dead | 6/30/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: about 2 weeks ago my ranger american alarm panel "Danger" light was on for a few days and chirping ...
A: and thanks for your question. Most alarm systems will continue to run with a dead battery, as long ...
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| Replacement for Firex FX1020 | 6/29/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: Attempted to replace one Firex FX1020 (over 20yrs old) with a Kidde i12020. When connected, all ...
A: and thanks for your question. The short answer is yes, for two reasons. First, it's rarely a good ...
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| disconnecting an alarm system | 6/29/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: We bought our house about eight years ago. It has an FBI XL 3 alarm in it that was in it when we ...
A: and thanks for your question. It's not a common problem, but it is one that's caused by ...
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| Master Code | 6/28/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: I have an EN1550 (by Digital Security Controls DSC) and I like to change the master code. Recently ...
A: and thanks for writing. Here's a link to the user manual for your system: ...
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| DSC 1550 failure | 6/26/2009 | John E. Pecore Power Quality Engineer |
Q: My system is about 17 yrs old and includes 3 door and 2 motion sensors. It is unmonitored but I ...
A: I have a correction relating to using the term of Ohm's Law. It is a poor choice or a cop-out using ...
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| Replacing new key pad | 6/26/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: Is it possible to replace a keypad by myself on a home alarm system and where would i be able to ...
A: Jay. I think you'll have a hard time finding the exact model number replacement keypad... but I ...
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| DSC 1550 failure | 6/26/2009 | John E. Pecore Power Quality Engineer |
Q: My system is about 17 yrs old and includes 3 door and 2 motion sensors. It is unmonitored but I ...
A: 1. 17 years is one clue. 2. Turning off the system for a while while doing ...
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| Ademco Vista 10 SE | 6/26/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: I have an ademco vista 10 SE Nightly the key pad beeps that there is a low battery. We have lived ...
A: and thanks for your question. The system battery is located in the main control box (not the ...
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| Morse MDC 8C Alarm System | 6/25/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: I have the system identified in the Subject area. Do you know a potential source for a keypad for ...
A: and thanks for writing. I never worked much with Morse equipment, and the line as far as I know, ...
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| Door Chime | 6/25/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: The chime that rings everytime a door opens has gotten very annoying and I would like to turn it ...
A: and thanks for writing. Try this on your keypad: #6 This should toggle the chime feature on or off ...
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| Replacing new key pad | 6/24/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: Is it possible to replace a keypad by myself on a home alarm system and where would i be able to ...
A: and greetings from South Florida in the USA. If you're competent with small hand tools, I see no ...
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| security shutters | 6/23/2009 | Fred P. Wessells |
Q: I have a vacation home that has been burglarized. I have an alarm system and have done many of the ...
A: Okay, one thing at a time. First, the door lock. The second deadbolt won't do you any good unless ...
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| nortron smoke alarm model#ac8w1 | 6/23/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: just recently the alarm gives off a low moaning sound about 4 times a day is this normal just bought ...
A: and thanks for writing. I've never been able to locate any product information on Norton smoke ...
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| DSC 632 PC1555MX | 6/23/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: My zone 2 (door contact) gave me a false alarm for the second time. I have the system for almost 3 ...
A: and thanks for your question. The battery is supervised separately, and will show as a trouble on ...
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| chirping | 6/22/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: I have a lifesaver 1225 smoke detector hardwired with no battery backup that keeps chirping....what ...
A: and thanks for your question. The 1225 is not listed among Kidde's smoke alarms, and I have not ...
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| Discontinued hardwired smoke alarm | 6/21/2009 | Fred P. Wessells |
Q: I have a Firex 4580 that chirps regardless of new batteries or being sprayed out with a blast of ...
A: Finally an alarm question I can answer! :) Go here: ...
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| Disable CO detector on DSC 832? | 6/21/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: my house has a DSC PC5010 Power832 alarm system. There is a GE 240-COe carbon monoxide detector ...
A: and thanks for your question. If you disconnect your CO detector, you'll likely have a trouble ...
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| smoke detector | 6/20/2009 | Fred P. Wessells |
Q: i have a first alert smoke detector and it just goes off and won't shut off unless you put a fan up ...
A: First, is it hardwired or stand-alone battery powered? Not every city requires hardwired alarms. If ...
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| Kidde 1276 smoke alarm | 6/20/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: I have a new home that is 2 years old with a total of 5 smoke alarms. One night all of them went off ...
A: and thanks for your question. The most common cause of false alarms is dust and dirt. Smoke ...
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| DSC 832 Wireless Code 5 | 6/19/2009 | John E. Pecore Power Quality Engineer |
Q: I am getting a code 5 on several wireless sensors. It comes and goes randomly. Some days no code 5, ...
A: I believe your batteries are good, but I think that the sensors may have gone bad. Ohms Law: When ...
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| DSC PC1500 Alarm system fault | 6/18/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: How do I stop my control panel emitting regular bleeps when not armed?
A: and thanks for your question. There's some sort of system fault that's causing the beeping. You'll ...
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| trouble/falsing smokes | 6/18/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: im working on a DSC power 832. there are 7 smokes and 1 heat. i have checked my wire, power, ...
A: Hell Alexander. Sounds like you're a tech... what company? From you're description, it sounds like ...
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| Completely disconnect Moose Z1100 System 1? | 6/16/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: My condo came with a Moose Z1100 System 1. I've already had to replace the battery once, and the ...
A: and thanks for writing. You shouldn't need an electrician to disable the system. You need to do ...
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| DSC 1550 | 6/15/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: Michael
A: and thanks for writing. Sounds like you bought the house with the alarm system powered down. It was ...
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| Nortron Smoke Detector - Finite Life | 6/13/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: We have a couple of hardwired smoke detectors in our basement that are still problem free for 10 ...
A: and thanks for writing. In terms of the useful life of smoke detectors, there's no difference ...
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| alarm issues | 6/13/2009 | John E. Pecore Power Quality Engineer |
Q: I have a * symbol in front of my date and time on my security system. What does it mean and will it ...
A: I think so...you need to have your technician to reset the clock. No I can not add more to this ...
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| Smoke Detectors | 6/12/2009 | Fred P. Wessells |
Q: We moved into a 2-story house that has 11 or 12 hard wired smoke detectors with battery backup. The ...
A: Oh yes, there is definitely a solution, but you may not like it. There are two problems here: the ...
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| Re: "Dead" house alarm goes into panic mode! | 6/11/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: My house alarm has been out of service (no lights on ant panel or motion sensors)for over 5 yrs. At ...
A: and thanks for writing. If you're not using the system, the best course is to completely power it ...
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| House Fire | 6/10/2009 | Steven Burman |
Q: If your house is on fire, what is the first thing besides family/pets you would grab
A: Denise, NOTHING!!!! There is nothing you own that could be worth even a single seconds delay in ...
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| fire alarm reset | 6/7/2009 | Dave Neuweiler |
Q: I have a Security Command Executive Series control keypad that runs my security and fire alarm ...
A: I'm not conversant in that series of alarm controls. However, many systems have latching smoke ...
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| dsc power 832 | 6/6/2009 | Steven Burman |
Q: i can't arm the system. in the trouble mode it says general system supervisory. can i bypass this ...
A: James, General system supervisory usually means that a zone is either shorted, or has lost the end ...
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