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About Dave Neuweiler
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The design and application of burglary and fire systems for homes and businesses. Helping alarm owners understand how their system works. Helping to troubleshoot false alarm problems. Questions about monitoring issues.

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Over a quarter century in the industry. Experience in installation, service, and monitoring centers. Training manager for a national protective services company; director of education and training for a national trade organization for for alarm dealers.

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old 60s smoke alarm or detctor11/19/2009Fred P. Wessells
  Q: we have rented the house from hell and the smoke alarm wont stop making noise other problem the ...
  A: I presume that it's a hardwired detector system wired somewhere into your circuit box. You really ...
FBI XL-2 and no dial tone11/19/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: We had an electrician come out to re-wire some electrical switches and in the process he disabled ...
  A: .. Here's a link with some photos of the jack you're lookng for... just in case you overlooked it: ...
FBI XL-2 and no dial tone11/18/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: We had an electrician come out to re-wire some electrical switches and in the process he disabled ...
  A: and thanks for your question... and thanks for sending the photo. The phone line connection in the ...
window contacts for alarms11/18/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: I have just replace my wood frame windows with vynal frame windows,the old windows had ahole drilled ...
  A: and thanks for writing. There are several types of contacts that are used to protect windows. From ...
Help, stop the chirping!11/17/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: It's an ADEMCO M6674/N5976V1. I am loosing my mind. I have tried pressing the # key, I've tried ...
  A: and thnaks for writing. The model number you gave is for the keypad, which can be used on a number ...
Home Security System with no phone line11/16/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: I have a First Alert FA147C Security System that came with the house I purchased. Unfortunately, I ...
  A: and thanks for writing. The FA147C is a proprietary control, meaning that it is modified from the ...
carbon monoxide detector chirps during the night11/15/2009Fred P. Wessells
  Q: i am on my third carbon monoxide detector in three days, all supplied by my landlord, all are models ...
  A: Obviously the detectors are made in England, rather than Scotland, which makes them rather suspect ...
FA120C - dead?11/15/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: I have old FA120C security system at my house. The AC was disconnected for several years. I ...
  A: Adam. One of the challenges in participating in this forum is figuring out what the questioner ...
First Alert FA148C code11/15/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: We purchased a home that has a First Alert FA148C alarm system, but we never recieved the 4 digit ...
  A: and thanks for writing. I'm amazed at how many folks buy properties with alarm systems without ...
DSC PC5516Z TROUBLE light Reset11/14/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: Randomly the TROUBLE indicator and beeping (every 10 sec) went off in the night on our system. ...
  A: and thanks for writing. The model number you provided is for the keypad, which can be used on ...
Townhouse Alarm System11/14/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: I have a GEM-RP3DGTL or a model very similar. My system randomly flashes a 1 or 2 when I am home. I ...
  A: and thanks for writing. From your description, zones 1 and 2 are faulted. Unless these's a written ...
Replacing the battery on Z1100st11/13/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: my alarm pad beeps and reads low battery or bad fuse. How do I locate the battery and/or fuses? I ...
  A: and thanks for writing. Yes, you can replace the battery yourself. Here's how to go about it... ...
Moose Z 1100 Alarm System11/11/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: I have a Moose Z 1100 Alarm System that we have had since 1991. Never had problems with it. Always ...
  A: and thanks for your question. Let's see if I understand your description correctly... you can set ...
Keypad relocation11/11/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: I bought a house with an old alarm system VISTA 10SE. I wanted to change the location of the keypad ...
  A: and thanks for your question. It's hard to say from here what you may have done wrong (if ...
scared11/10/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: I have a old ranger American alarm system it was working with the prior owners of the house. I have ...
  A: and thanks for writing. There's a difference between an "alarm" and a "trouble," and I can't tell ...
CCTV Camera Enclosure for freezing temperatures in Canada11/10/2009John E. Pecore Power Quality Engineer
  Q: I need a CCTV camera enclosure that could tolerate cold, freezing temperature of winter and hot ...
  A: AAAAAAAAAAAAAh! Simple answer: You need also a 2200VA UPS, that will not only keep you alive for ...
FIRST ALERT FA110C W/IR DETECTOR PROBLEM11/10/2009Dominick G Kasmauskas
  Q: I have a First Alert alarm/monitoring system (FA110C) with six zones (3 entry doors, 3 IR sensors). ...
  A: Christos~ Depending on price, it may be worthy to replace afer a few years. You should call the ...
Chirping alarm11/9/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: I have a DSC home alarm system. (I am not currently under contract with any monitoring service.) ...
  A: and thanks for your questions. Your phones are fine. Your alarm control is trying to pass some sort ...
prewired home11/6/2009John E. Pecore Power Quality Engineer
  Q: Is there anyway to see if all wires to security system are live or dead? The first owners had home ...
  A: Well that is pretty simple. Take your voltmeter...everyone should have one, even if it is a radio ...
prewired home11/5/2009John E. Pecore Power Quality Engineer
  Q: Is there anyway to see if all wires to security system are live or dead? The first owners had home ...
  A: Let's address one thing. This picture does not help me..with your question but! If your security ...
FireEx 120-1182 - Chirpping11/4/2009Dominick G Kasmauskas
  Q: Help! One of 7 fire alarms has a red light and is making another one chirp. I have replaced old with ...
  A: Firefighters usually recommend changing batteries (and placing into recycle) every 6 months, but not ...
Networkx NX-4 Alarm System11/4/2009Dominick G Kasmauskas
  Q: We have the above system that is monitored by our own mobile phones (not a monitoring company). We ...
  A: Perri~ Here is the manual. I do not see a Mobile Phone feature. ...
Siemens MXL Waveform errors11/4/2009John E. Pecore Power Quality Engineer
  Q: We are having constant problems with waveform error's on 2 MXL panels. Many thousands of dollars ...
  A: I have answers... Siemens are using Transdector protectors...... 1st mistake. Also the protectors ...
CCTV Camera Enclosure for freezing temperatures in Canada11/4/2009John E. Pecore Power Quality Engineer
  Q: I need a CCTV camera enclosure that could tolerate cold, freezing temperature of winter and hot ...
  A: No but I have such an enclosure $35.00 and I will supply the power supply. What is the power ...
chirping alarm11/3/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: i have a DSCPC1555 alarm. it has been chirping every 10 seconds for 3 days and I am going mad from ...
  A: Happy to help... The battery in your control should be a 12 volt, 4 ampere hour, sealed-lead acid ...
chirping11/3/2009Dominick G Kasmauskas
  Q: my napco 1000 chirps from time to time any ideas have replaced battery already
  A: Here is the manual. http://www.central.cc/tech/pdf/napco1000UserManual.pdf How old is the ...
Moose Z110011/3/2009John E. Pecore Power Quality Engineer
  Q: My display lights up but the words are gone. I thought i was the battery but I could not run the ...
  A: Your smart chip on the board is blown......no on board memory. Answer as to how it happen: Case ...
chirping alarm11/3/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: i have a DSCPC1555 alarm. it has been chirping every 10 seconds for 3 days and I am going mad from ...
  A: and thanks for writing. To disable the alarm, you have to disconnect both the AC power and the ...
DSC 2550 Stand-by battery11/3/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: I have a DSC 2550 system that was previously installed in the home that I bought, it is not hooked ...
  A: and thanks for your question. The low battery trouble should clear automatically with a new, good ...
ADT CO Detector / Phone Switched to TW Cable11/2/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: I have an ADT system installed. I discontinued their monitoring service, and then switched the phone ...
  A: and thanks for writing. Well, there's no correlation between monitoring services and whether the CO ...
smoke detectors11/2/2009Fred P. Wessells
  Q: I have hard wired smoke detectors in my home. One of them has started beeping intermittently ...
  A: I get at least one or two questions every week just like this, and that makes me wonder why codes ...
DSC PC2550, False alarm11/1/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: I've had my system for 12yrs and have had no problems until lately. The problem that I am having is ...
  A: Manny. Here's a link to one (of many) compatible smoke detectors: ...
home alarm11/1/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: My ademco home alarm sys will show when set (doors open or closed), it will allow for our code to be ...
  A: and thanks for writing. I'm assuming that you just moved in and the alarm never worked... is that ...
Caddx 8980 Systwm rest11/1/2009Dominick G Kasmauskas
  Q: I have an 8980 that I was disabling the telephone line fault because we no longer have a home phone. ...
  A: Roy~ Best I can do is supply the link to the Owner' Manuals. Hopeflly you can find the appropriate ...
First Alert FA260 dl Not Ready10/31/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: I experienced a power outage and when power was restored I got the dl Not Ready on the display. ...
  A: and thanks for writing. That's a new error message for me, so I did some research. Here's a ...
DSC PC2550, False alarm10/31/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: I've had my system for 12yrs and have had no problems until lately. The problem that I am having is ...
  A: and thanks for writing. You didn't mention what kind of fire protection you have, but it's most ...
FA260 dl Not Ready10/31/2009Fred P. Wessells
  Q: I experienced a power outage after which I cannot arm my First Alert FA260. It displays a dl Not ...
  A: As my profile states, I know virtually nothing about any particular alarm. So try this Web site: ...
smoke alarm replacement10/28/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: I am replacing my Firex FX 1020 smoke alarms. They have a 3-wire electric connector. Can I replace ...
  A: and thanks for writing. Firex was recently acquired by Kidde, and they are consolidating the ...
FireX5000 Smoke Alarms Random Chirping10/27/2009Fred P. Wessells
  Q: My husband and I purchased our home 13 years ago. The builder installed seven interconnected ...
  A: Well, I must admit I was afraid that the city would require that. I don't understand it myself. They ...
remote keypad10/27/2009Dave Neuweiler
  Q: Brinks just installed a Ademco BHS 4000 unit. I would like to be able to use my Ademco 5827BD ...
  A: and thanks for writing. Brinks is a company that buys so many control panels that they're "private ...

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