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| smoke detectors | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I have a Firex model fx-1020 that I think is going out; It made a short, loud horn sound(not chirp). ... A: .. You can tell whether the detectors are interconnected by the number of connecting wires attached ...
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| NOT READY CODE | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I'VE BEEN LIVING IN MY HOME FOR 2YRS,IT CAME WITH A BRINKS BHS 3000 ALARM SYSTEM. I DONT HAVE IT ... A: .. The CP means that there's a communication problem where the control cannot communicate with the ...
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| smoke detectors | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I have a Firex model fx-1020 that I think is going out; It made a short, loud horn sound(not chirp). ... A: and thanks for your question. To silence the detector, remove it from its base and disconnect the ...
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| NOT READY CODE | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I'VE BEEN LIVING IN MY HOME FOR 2YRS,IT CAME WITH A BRINKS BHS 3000 ALARM SYSTEM. I DONT HAVE IT ... A: and thanks for writing. "Not Ready" means that there's a piece of protection that's not secure. If ...
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| FBI XL-2 and no dial tone | 11/19/2009 |
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: ...
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| FBI XL-2 and no dial tone | 11/18/2009 |
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 ...
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| window contacts for alarms | 11/18/2009 |
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 ...
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| Help, stop the chirping! | 11/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| Home Security System with no phone line | 11/16/2009 |
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 ...
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| FA120C - dead? | 11/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| First Alert FA148C code | 11/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| DSC PC5516Z TROUBLE light Reset | 11/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| Townhouse Alarm System | 11/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| Replacing the battery on Z1100st | 11/13/2009 |
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... ...
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| Moose Z 1100 Alarm System | 11/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| Keypad relocation | 11/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| scared | 11/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| Chirping alarm | 11/9/2009 |
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 ...
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| chirping alarm | 11/3/2009 |
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 ...
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| chirping alarm | 11/3/2009 |
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 ...
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| DSC 2550 Stand-by battery | 11/3/2009 |
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 ...
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| ADT CO Detector / Phone Switched to TW Cable | 11/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| DSC PC2550, False alarm | 11/1/2009 |
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: ...
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| home alarm | 11/1/2009 |
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 ...
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| First Alert FA260 dl Not Ready | 10/31/2009 |
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 ...
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| DSC PC2550, False alarm | 10/31/2009 |
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 ...
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| smoke alarm replacement | 10/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| remote keypad | 10/27/2009 |
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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| Key pad | 10/26/2009 |
Q: RAdionics D4112 On the Keypad the #2 light stays on. Which is the garage door and master ... A: I think you have (had) two separate problems. Let's look at the telephone issue first. That jack ...
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| DSC Power832 PC5010 v2.0 error message | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I have a DSC Power832 PC5010 v2.0 installed in my home. Unfortunately, I set off the "roach bombs" ... A: and thanks for writing. Normally I'd expect to see an alarm rather than a trouble (zone fault: ...
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| Key pad | 10/25/2009 |
Q: RAdionics D4112 On the Keypad the #2 light stays on. Which is the garage door and master ... A: and thanks for writing. From what you wrote, I'm not quite sure how to respond. Perhaps there are a ...
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| keypad cover | 10/24/2009 |
Q: I have a door entry keypad control hooked-up next to my main door entry...I simply want to remove ... A: and thanks for writing. You're on the right track. That little hole you stuck the screwdriver in is ...
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| FBI XL-2 Home Security System | 10/24/2009 |
Q: I have a FBI XL-2 system installed in our home. How do I program it to make a chime when a door is ... A: and thanks for your questions. As I've previously written in this forum, #6 seems to work ...
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| interconnected smoke alarms | 10/22/2009 |
Q: 3 new smoke detectors with battery backup, hardwired ac and interconnected. I replace all the smoke ... A: and thanks for writing. You didn't mention the make and model of your new smoke detectors, so this ...
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| dsc 832 "gen sys sup" trouble | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I have a dsc 832 with a 5010, I switched from wired telephone line to a phone line from the cable ... A: General System Supervisory trouble indicates a loss of communication between the control and any ...
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| Manual for Ranger American PC1555MX | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Dave, I recently purchased a home with a existing security system Model Ranger American PC1555MX. ... A: and thanks for your question. The Ranger American panel is manufactured by a company called DSC. ...
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| Firex FADC | 10/20/2009 |
Q: We had a false alarm this evening - waking our 7 month old and 5 year old! We were able to silence ... A: and thanks for writing. I agree with you -- the pattern of the flashing LED is troublesome. I ...
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| Firex Smoke Detector | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I have Firex hard-wired ionization smoke detectors with 9V battery backup. First of all, they are ... A: and thanks for your question. The National Fire Protection Association says, "Replace all smoke ...
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| Smoke detector vs Alarm system PC1500 | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I have a DCS PC1500 and since my smoke detector is sensible, I would like to take it of the alarm ... A: and thanks for writing. Before you remove a life-safety feature of your system, you should try to ...
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| Trouble with Security System | 10/17/2009 |
Q: We purchased our house with a Regency 4720 security system. It was previously monitored by a ... A: and thanks for writing. I never serviced the Regency 4720, so I can't give you anything beyond ...
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| Disarm Smoke Alarm for DSC Power832 | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have a DSC Power832 PC5010 v2.0 installed in my home. I want to disarm the smoke alarm before I ... A: and thanks for your question. There are a couple of ways you can do this. But first, if your system ...
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| ADT alarm keept going off every 8ish hours | 10/15/2009 |
Q: We have an ADT alarm that was already in the house when we moved in 5 years ago. We never had it ... A: and thanks for writing. It's hard to say what brand and model of control that you have (ADT uses ...
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| Napco RP1009 Alarm System | 10/15/2009 |
Q: We cannot reset our alarm system since power was out. Initially, when power restored, the green ... A: and thanks for writing. I believe that the RP 1009 is the keypad for your system. In order to find ...
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| Napco RPC2000 LCD keypad | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I finally picked up a new keypad to install and am running into a problem. I have three keypads in ... A: Ken, here's a link to the installation manual. On page 8 it shows the jumper arrangements for ...
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| DSC 1550 | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Moved into house w/o codes or master. battery new. 2 out of 3 panels are buzzing. All lights except ... A: and thanks for writing. First, here's a link to the user's manual for your system: ...
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| FBI XL-2 Door Chime | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I have a XL-2 system at home with two XL4600 RM keypads. Although the XL-2 is old, it's still ... A: If all the equipment is functioning normally, then it makes no difference at which keypad you enter ...
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| FBI XL-2 Door Chime | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I have a XL-2 system at home with two XL4600 RM keypads. Although the XL-2 is old, it's still ... A: an thanks for writing. #6 is the only command I know of for toggling the chime feature on FBI ...
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| Home Alarm System FBI XL 1218 | 10/11/2009 |
Q: A relative has a constant and or intermittent beep in their home alarm system, FBI XL 1218. The ... A: and thanks for writing. From your description, it's a system trouble. There are amber LEDs on the ...
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| Napco RPC2000 LCD keypad | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I finally picked up a new keypad to install and am running into a problem. I have three keypads in ... A: and thanks for your question. Sounds like the control isn't recognizing the new keypad. If you ...
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| NAPCO Magnum 850 Programing Question | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I have one of these old alarm systems that lost power (battery was bad during power outage) and luck ... A: and my apologies for not answering your question in a timely manner. Every once in a while a ...
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| DSC PC1555RKZ - Don't have code | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I moved into a home that is controlled with the DSC PC1555RKZ key pad. Unfortunately I was unable ... A: and thanks for your question. The best place to start in finding your code is with the realtors -- ...
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| System goes into Alarm Mode | 10/7/2009 |
Q: we recently moved into a new home that has this system. The previous owners had no clue on how it ... A: and thanks for writing. You can power-down the system without outside assistance. Your system has ...
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| Kidde model 1276 | 10/7/2009 |
Q: Last night we had all alarms go off at the same time. You know, the high pitched 3 beep wail. ... A: and thanks for writing. First, here's a link to the owner's manual for your detectors: ...
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| DSC PC1550 Fast Blink Ready Light, no dial tone | 10/4/2009 |
Q: Great site! Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. Our system was monitored using our ... A: Jim. The additional information helps. Let's try to clear up a few things. First, did the alarm ...
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| DSC PC1550 Fast Blink Ready Light, no dial tone | 10/3/2009 |
Q: Great site! Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. Our system was monitored using our ... A: and thanks for your question. It's incumbent on the installing company to run functional checks on ...
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| Security Link Ameritech Alarm beeping! | 10/2/2009 |
Q: We bought our house a few months ago and it had an alarm system (I think installed by ADT). We chose ... A: No, this system has a main control. I've attached a photo; the large beige box in the center is what ...
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| Firex 120-1072c | 10/1/2009 |
Q: Trying to find replacement for 120-1072c. one site shows the Firex 4618 as a replacement for 1072b ... A: Kidde recently acquired Firex, and a lot of things are changing, and many models are being ...
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| Security Link Ameritech Alarm beeping! | 10/1/2009 |
Q: We bought our house a few months ago and it had an alarm system (I think installed by ADT). We chose ... A: and thanks for writing. The beeping you hear is the result of a system trouble: Low Battery. This ...
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| FA260 ALARM SYS | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I should've added this to my previous question, 'I moved in a new home and the last owners didn't ... A: Ed. There are a couple of things to try. First, try to contact the seller and ask for the master ...
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| First Alert security alarm | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I just recently moved into a new house which has a First Alert FA260 security system installed, ... A: .. Here's a link to the installation and programming manual: ...
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| beeping alarm | 9/27/2009 |
Q: i have a ranger american system in my house. it began beeping every 10 seconds and since we bought ... A: and thanks for writing. Ranger American isn't a control brand name; it's the name of an installing ...
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| First Alert security alarm | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I just recently moved into a new house which has a First Alert FA260 security system installed, ... A: and thanks for writing. The FA 260 is just the keypad; it can operate a number of different control ...
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| Beeping alarm | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Please help. I do not know much about alarms! The battery in home alarm needs changing and it keeps ... A: .. You can disable the alarm by disconnecting one or both of the wires (inside the control panel) ...
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| Radionic Omegalarm D6112 | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I replace the battery in my D6112,it made a spark, a circuit breaker started started snapping I ... A: and thanks for writing. Sounds to me like you reversed polarity when you connected the battery. If ...
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| ademco alarm | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have an Ademco 4110dl/4110xm alarm and I believe a 6137 keypad. A few numbers are worn out and I ... A: and thanks for writing. "Worn out" can mean a few different things, and I can't say whether ...
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| non dedicated phone line problem | 9/18/2009 |
Q: alarm is shared with fax and credit card machine in the past never a problem with this non dedicated ... A: and thanks for writing. When an alarm system shares a line with phones/fax/etc., it must be first, ...
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| Alarm set off when receiving phone call | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have a DSC Power 1832 alarm system that trips on incoming phone calls while armed. The alarm shows ... A: Well, the absence of the RJ-31-X is technically wrong; it's a required element so as to be able to ...
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| Decommision Smoke Detectors for Moose Z1100 | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I am selling a house in which the previous owners installed a moose z1100 security system. The town ... A: and thanks for your questions. To see if a dust cover is available for your detector, take one down ...
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| Alarm set off when receiving phone call | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have a DSC Power 1832 alarm system that trips on incoming phone calls while armed. The alarm shows ... A: Hell Dustin, and thanks for writing. Incoming calls will not affect your alarm system unless ...
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| Smoke Detector False Alarms in late PM | 9/14/2009 |
Q: Dave, I encountered a response from you stating: "Detectors are not recommended for garages ... A: and thanks for your question. The reason that smoke detectors should not be installed in garages or ...
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| Smoke alarm chirps | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I had much of my house redone after a hurricane 4 years ago. This included the smoke alarms. There ... A: and thanks for writing. Here's a link to the manual for your detector: ...
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| interconnection firex & napco | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I have been looking for something that does not seem to exist. To wit a way to connect a firex ... A: and thanks for your question. There are two kinds of smoke detectors; one, like Firex and other ...
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| DSC 832 Home Security System | 9/10/2009 |
Q: DSC 832 Security System This system was placed in our new construction house 7 years ago. There ... A: .. from what you describe, all you have to do is twist the copper portions of the green and yellow ...
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| DSC 832 Home Security System | 9/10/2009 |
Q: DSC 832 Security System This system was placed in our new construction house 7 years ago. There ... A: and thanks for writing. Yes, you can bypass the door contact, either in the control or at the door. ...
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| Emergency button install? | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I live in southern Louisiana. I have a DSC unit that was installed many years in our home. We had an ... A: John. Without knowing what zone the panic button should be associated with, it's impossible to ...
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| Beeping alarm | 9/9/2009 |
Q: Please help. I do not know much about alarms! The battery in home alarm needs changing and it keeps ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you can disable the system in two steps. First, you need to ...
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| re smoke alarm | 9/8/2009 |
Q: hi i have trouble with my smoke alarm it is hard wired to my house alarm which is a networx series ... A: and thanks for writing. The most common cause of false alarms in smoke detectors is dust. As it ...
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| Emergency button install? | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I live in southern Louisiana. I have a DSC unit that was installed many years in our home. We had an ... A: and thanks for writing. There are a lot of possibilities here, so I have a few questions for you. ...
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| Changing motion detector Battery | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I have a wireless Detection Systems Inc. DS9241 Motion Detector. My system says it is not working, ... A: and thanks for writing. Look at the top, bottom, and sides of the detector for a narrow groove into ...
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| Smoke Detectors more than chirping | 8/26/2009 |
Q: we have 6 Kidde 1275 interconnected smoke alarms. Every few months one of them goes off, usually in ... A: and thanks for your question. Here's a link to the user's manual for your detectors: ...
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| Trouble with FBI XL2 | 8/25/2009 |
Q: The alarm sounds and the XL 4600SM keypad 6 zone LEDs flash on and off constantly and then I can't ... A: With all the zone lights flashing, I'd suspect either a power issue (the backup battery), or a ...
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| Trouble with FBI XL2 | 8/25/2009 |
Q: The alarm sounds and the XL 4600SM keypad 6 zone LEDs flash on and off constantly and then I can't ... A: and thanks for writing. Entering your user code should silence the alarm (the fast blinking ...
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| RANGER AMERICAN DSC1616 | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I HAVE THIS ALARM SYSTEM FOR 11 YEARS, SAME CODE NOT MONITORED I HAD TO CHANGE THE BATTERY BECAUSE ... A: First, here's a link to a page where both the user and installation manuals can be downloaded: ...
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| DSC 1550/55 Trouble light #4 | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I just bought a house with DSC alarm system. I have been getting trouble beeps that go off every now ... A: and thanks for writing. You cannot bypass or rerset this condition. If you're not going to have a ...
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| electric alarm going off | 8/21/2009 |
Q: this morning I woke to my ELECTRIC alarm going off. at first just a few seconds stop and on again. ... A: and thanks for writing. The most common cause of false alarms is that the detectors have not been ...
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| interconnected smoke alarms trouble | 8/20/2009 |
Q: My question is similiar to one you answered on 12-7-05. I have 7 interconnected smoke detectors AC ... A: and thanks for writing. The most common cause (in my experience) is that the circuitry in the ...
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| lifesaver model 1275 | 8/19/2009 |
Q: we live in a house that is 3 years old. we've been here for 18mo. one of the smoke detectors started ... A: and thanks for writing. First, here's a link to the manual for your detectors: ...
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| Ademco 4110XM Wiring | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I am trying to install an Ademco 4110XM, and have 4 zones wired - when we test them they show ready ... A: Jeff. YES -- the description you gave is correct, and the resistor will be in series with the ...
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| Ademco 4110XM Wiring | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I am trying to install an Ademco 4110XM, and have 4 zones wired - when we test them they show ready ... A: Here's the deal on the resistor... it needs to be in series with the contact. By your description, ...
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| Security monitoring at night while in house | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have a Ranger 8980E security system in my home that is about 10 years old and do not usually put ... A: and thanks for writing. I don't think your system has a regular "stay" feature. What you need to ...
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| FireX constant chirping | 8/16/2009 |
Q: Dave, In reference to your response to Lisa in this post: ... A: and thanks for writing. You're absolutely correct - the capacitor can keep things going for a bit. ...
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| glass breaks vs. window contacts | 8/15/2009 |
Q: We live in a lovely, safe neighborhood, but we would like to have an alarm system installed. We ... A: and thanks for writing. Glass-breaks and contacts serve different purposes, and either one, or BOTH ...
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| Turn off chime | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I bought a house and it has an ademco n8743-3 alarm system. Much like a question earlier you ... A: Ah! That's a horse of a different color! Here's what to do... find the transformer that's plugged ...
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| Turn off chime | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I bought a house and it has an ademco n8743-3 alarm system. Much like a question earlier you ... A: Without the Installer's Code, your options are limited. The Installer's Code can be reset to its ...
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| Turn off chime | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I bought a house and it has an ademco n8743-3 alarm system. Much like a question earlier you ... A: and thanks for writing. That model number is a keypad, I think... but it's probably controlling on ...
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| Napco Magnum RP2000LCD | 8/10/2009 |
Q: One of my 3 keypad panels has started to beep. No code on the window. Will no respond to system ... A: and thanks for writing. If the other two keypads are operating normally, then I'd say the control ...
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| alarm system | 8/7/2009 |
Q: When we came back from vacation our magnum alert system display read **out of system* and we can not ... A: and thanks for writing. By the time I got to this the technician has probably already come, gone, ...
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| False CO Alarms in Networked Firex Combo Units | 8/6/2009 |
Q: My home was built in 2003 and it was equipped with 5 Firex model FADC smoke alarms and 7 Firex model ... A: and thanks for writing. And apologies for not getting back to you sooner. Here's a link to the ...
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| FX 1020, hardwired, 4 units, attic and basement included | 8/3/2009 |
Q: Dave: I have been learning much from reading your answers to other questions. We have the same unit ... A: and thanks for writing. The answer to both your questions is, "yes." However, I must point out ...
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| Alarm low battery | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I have a Z100e alarm system. Everyday now it begins beeping telling me my battery is low. I went ... A: and thanks for your question. Here's a company that sells used and obsolete alarm equipment. They ...
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| napco-Myalarm magnum alert computerized security system series 1000 | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I forgot to turn my alarm off and opened the door and set off my alarm system. I entered the code to ... A: and thanks for your question. You've inadvertently activated your system's "chime mode," where ...
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| smoke alarm replacements | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I purchased my home just over six years ago. The smoke alarms that came with the house are hardwired ... A: and thanks for your questions. Kidde recently acquired Firex and the two companies have been ...
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| Camera surveillance | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I'd like to install surveilance cameras inside my home looking at the front/driveway through a glass ... A: and thanks for writing. You have a lot of options with today's video surveillance equipment. I've ...
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| Motion Detector/Sensor | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I did order the motion detector from the DIY alarm-vanguard on yesterday, however, I failed to ask ... A: Good luck with the project, Lisa. Keep in mind that the cause of the false alarms could be anywhere ...
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| Switching Providers | 7/28/2009 |
Q: Got a question about switching providers. I currently have Vonage running my Brinks system but I ... A: and thanks for writing. VOIP does present some issues for alarm monitoring, and as you noticed, ...
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| DSC 1500 motion sensor-wired type | 7/27/2009 |
Q: Is there any where I can purchase a motion sensor for my dsc 1500 wired home burglar alarmed system? A: and thanks for your question. There are many online dealers from which to choose by doing a Google ...
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| Frozen Keyboard | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I have an old model RP1054 D Napco system. I have 2 keyboards in the house and both of them are ... A: and thanks for writing. The model number you referenced is a Napco keypad, likely the control is a ...
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| ADT System NOT powered, but beeping | 7/25/2009 |
Q: We recently moved into a new house that had an ADT security system installed (version 3?). The ... A: .. There's nothing that I know of that would be installed inside a wall that would chirp. If you ...
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| Resetting the Passcode | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a home that has an existing Radionics 6112 8 zone system. It was not used by the ... A: and thanks for your question. It's possible to reset the system to program it as your own, but... ...
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| ADT System NOT powered, but beeping | 7/24/2009 |
Q: We recently moved into a new house that had an ADT security system installed (version 3?). The ... A: and thanks for writing. I agree with ADT. Once the battery and AC power have been removed, the ...
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| Alarm and BAT on the panel of ADT 3000 | 7/23/2009 |
Q: When I got home this evening, I had an alarm and BAT identify on the panel of ADT Security Manager ... A: and thanks for your question. The battery will have to be replaced if it does not charge on its own ...
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| PC1555 trouble condition | 7/22/2009 |
Q: My PC1555 system has a steady yellow trouble light on - pressing *2 produces a "1" -- pressing key ... A: and thanks for writing. After pressing *2, you had the zone 1 LED come on. The 1555 documentation ...
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| Master alarm reset | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I have purchased a second hand alarm system NetworkX NX-4 which I have installed successfully ... A: and thanks for writing. I never worked much with CADDX equipment. However, here's a link to the ...
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| DSC 832 Security System | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I was reading your response to another question regarding turning off a 'DSC 832 Security System' by ... A: and thanks for writing. The memory chip that holds the system programming and passwords is ...
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| CP-400 | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Do U have sheets on this panel ?? A: and thanks for writing. No, I do not have paperwork on the CP-400. It is available here though: ...
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| DSC Power 832 System - continuous quiet siren | 7/20/2009 |
Q: In my office/warehouse I have the DSC Power 832 system partitioned. I have a problem with the alarm ... A: and thanks for writing. In my experience, I recall only one other instance that is close to what ...
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| DSC 832* | 7/19/2009 |
Q: My system's yellow trouble light comes on & the the beeping starts, I followed the instructions in ... A: and thanks for writing. Trouble for zone 1 means that the backup battery, located in the main ...
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| Alarm Battery/Fuse Issue | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I have an ADT system and thought the battery had died. I replaced the battery and found that my ... A: and thanks for writing. I don't know offhand the specifications for the fuse for your panel, so ...
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| Admeco 4110XM keeps on dialing | 7/17/2009 |
Q: Whenever the alarm calls out for anything, an actual alarm or a weekly test, it dials the primary ... A: and thanks for writing. The reason that your control is dialing the primary and secondary numbers ...
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| DSC PC 2550 Monitoring | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I turned off my phone service and want to stop the trouble light and chirping caused by the phone ... A: and thanks for writing. Here's a link to the installation manual and programming guide for your ...
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| Fire Alarm | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Our fire alarms keep going off every 20 minutes since yesterday. All of them have been wired into ... A: Stefanie, if you can look at the LEDs on the detectors when they go off, one of them will be ...
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| Fire Alarm | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Our fire alarms keep going off every 20 minutes since yesterday. All of them have been wired into ... A: and thanks for your question. Smoke detectors do not alarm because of low batteries. It looks to me ...
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| testing smoke detectors | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I am told just pushing the test button does not actually test the smoke alarms corecctly. Where do I ... A: and thanks for writing. You can purchase artificial smoke in a spray can, such as here: ...
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| Master Password | 7/13/2009 |
Q: Our alarm was used only for a short period of time and we discontinued using it. No it is beeping ... A: and thanks for your question. Most modern panels can be "defaulted" to their original factory ...
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| Help! Chirping alarm | 7/13/2009 |
Q: We had a power outage last night and now our fire alarm in our foyer (unreachable without ... A: and thanks for writing. Smoke detectors chirp once every 45 - 60 seconds when their backup battery ...
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| Firex old model FADC | 7/11/2009 |
Q: How is it possible that several of these alarms could continue to chirp after being disconnected ... A: Sorry you didn't find this answer helpful. Please let me know what you eventually find, as this will ...
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| Replacing old alarm system | 7/11/2009 |
Q: Dave, I have an existing FBII XL-4 alarm system, currently unmonitored. Supposedly, the "dialer" ... A: and thanks for your questions. You are correct in your assumption that you can replace the control ...
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| Ademco Vista 20se replacing a 240-COe | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I had an old 240-COe carbon monoxide detector that was end of life. I purchased a new exact ... A: and thanks for writing. There's no good reason why a DIRECT replacement, with the wires connected ...
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| existing hardwired fire alarms with new DSC alarm | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I have a house with hardwired fire alarms (one goes off they all go off). The type of wire ... A: Hmmm... possibly, but I would not recommend it. I'd be wary of a couple of things. First, 14 gauge ...
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| existing hardwired fire alarms with new DSC alarm | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I have a house with hardwired fire alarms (one goes off they all go off). The type of wire ... A: and thanks for your question. Household smoke detectors like the ones you describe are not designed ...
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| DSC Power 832 - no lights on keypads or sensors | 7/8/2009 |
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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| Magnum Alert 1000 Series Question | 7/8/2009 |
Q: The subject security system which I have is currently inoperable. The problem began with a false ... A: and thanks for writing. I'm afraid Ihave more questions than answers. But I can tell you that for ...
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| wireless house alarm | 7/7/2009 |
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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| chirping smoke alarms | 7/4/2009 |
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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| DSC Power 832 | 6/30/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Replacing new key pad | 6/26/2009 |
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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| Ademco Vista 10 SE | 6/26/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| nortron smoke alarm model#ac8w1 | 6/23/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Disable CO detector on DSC 832? | 6/21/2009 |
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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| Kidde 1276 smoke alarm | 6/20/2009 |
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 PC1500 Alarm system fault | 6/18/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Re: "Dead" house alarm goes into panic mode! | 6/11/2009 |
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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| fire alarm reset | 6/7/2009 |
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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| chirping will drive us all insane! | 6/6/2009 |
Q: We moved into our 15 yr old house about 4 years ago. There was a Caddis Ranger 8980e security ... A: and thanks for writing. Let's see if we can sort this out. First, no chirping should come from the ...
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| Moose daily low battery alarm | 6/4/2009 |
Q: How can I shut-off this every 24-hour low battery alarm. A new battery does not do the trick. This ... A: and thanks for your question. We're probably not going to have a happy outcome here, but let's try. ...
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| BRK AC IOn Smoke Detector problem | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Dave, I have Multiple BRK AC powered ionization smoke detector ( model 1839N or 1839WN) and all of a ... A: and thanks for your question. I was unable to find the model numbers you listed. Please have a look ...
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| Z1100 Siren goes off daily | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I have an older home with an older z1100 system. I cannot access the "main box". The siren goes off ... A: and thanks for your question. The way to completely disarm the system is to power it down -- and ...
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| FBI STAR XL 4800 EZ ALARM PANEL | 6/2/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me where I can obtain an installation manual for the above mention panel. I removed the ... A: and thanks for your question. Sometimes it's tough to track down documents for "antique" systems. ...
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| Firex CO detector | 6/1/2009 |
Q: My home has hard-wired Firex smoke alarms in the upper level. I am in the process of finishing my ... A: and thanks for writing. Kidde recently acquired Maple Chase, the manufacturer of the Firex line. ...
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| How to reset alarm security code | 5/29/2009 |
Q: We have an Ademco Vista model 4130 (about 20 years old) and would like to change the master security ... A: and thanks for your question. Well, you can't change the master code with the master code; you need ...
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| Removing a station | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have a sensor that seems to have gone bad. How do I remove it, or program it off my system ... A: and thanks for your question. I can't give you good advice without knowing the model number of your ...
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| fa160c alarm panel | 5/21/2009 |
Q: dave i am very familier with the ademco vista family of products and understand they are similiar to ... A: and thanks for writing. Here's the closest I could find: ...
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| Security System not alarming | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I have a Security Command XR20 system. My backup battery went bad and when I replaced it my system ... A: and thanks for writing. Just my opinion, but the monitoring company should have tested the ...
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| CP-400 Fire Alarm Panel | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Dave, I am a Buyer at a nuclear facility (translates: nukes do not upgrade or modify systems w/o ... A: and thanks for writing. Pyrotronics was part of Borg-Warner back in the late 90's, and was a ...
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| Chirping fire alarm | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Dave, I have dusted, replaced batteries and now the detectors, and it is still chirping. It ... A: and thanks for writing. The chirping is coming from either the smoke detectors or something else, ...
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| false alarm during the night | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I have a DSC PC1555. Been having trouble with false alarms during the night, at varies times. The ... A: and thanks for writing. From what you wrote, I can't tell whether you have a single problem or two ...
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| en/dcs 1550 chirping even after power disconnected | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I have an en 1550 alarm system for which I discontinued monitoring last summer since I was not using ... A: and thanks for writing. Alarm systems have but two sources of power -- the AC transformer and the ...
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| DSC 832 Security System | 5/16/2009 |
Q: Dave, I have an DSC Power 832 Security System but I never received the master code from the previous ... A: and thanks for writing. There is a procedure to default the control back to its factory state, thus ...
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| DSC Power 832 | 5/15/2009 |
Q: model 5508(z), 8 zone LED. Trouble light is on; *2 indicates "8" code, which translates to "loss of ... A: and thanks for writing. Those are the correct instructions; did you press the * key followed by ...
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| Magnum Alert 850 | 5/14/2009 |
Q: We had a power outage two days ago, and today the alarm telephone dialer seems to be malfunctioning, ... A: and thanks for your question. Alarm systems that are connected by telephone to a monitoring center ...
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| Ademco Vista 10se | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I have been living in my house for over a year and a half and have never obtained the master code ... A: and thanks for writing. If you can't obtain either the installer's code from the installing ...
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| Ademco 4140XM Phone Bypass | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I have an Ademco 4140XM security system that is not used or monitored and I’d like to bypass ... A: and thanks for your question. This should be easier than you think. Don't disconnect any wires in ...
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| False alarms | 4/30/2009 |
Q: We have 12, electrically connected smoke alarms in our house. Randomly, one of the alarms triggers, ... A: and thanks for writing. I don't recommend disconnecting detectors since doing that reduces your ...
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| First Alert FA260 | 4/27/2009 |
Q: We have a first Alert FA260 unit which is not activated and was already installed when we purchased ... A: and thanks for your question. The cause of the beeping is likely a system fault, such as low ...
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| Radionics Omegalarm D6112 | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I am going to change monitoring service and the new service needs the installer code for my D6112 by ... A: and thanks for writing. If the installer code was changed from the default, and is not available, ...
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| keypad | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have lost my manual and i need it because my keypad says fire but i ashore you that there is not ... A: Here's a link to the user's guide for your system: http://www.masterburglaralarm.com/pc5010user.pdf ...
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| DSC trouble light won't go off | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have a DSC PC1555MX systen with an LCD keypad. A few months ago we got a trouble signal. ... A: and thanks for your question. Zone 7 after pressing *2 does indicate a low battery on that sensor. ...
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| DSC Power 832 lost master code | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I bought my home 3 years ago and had no interest in the alarm system until today. I have the DSC ... A: and thanks for writing. Yes, you can default the panel back to its factory state and the default ...
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| false alarm | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I came home the other day to find a beep on my fire alarm. Usually replacing the batteries in the 3 ... A: As I suspected, the smoke detectors are not designed to be interconnected with a fire or burglar ...
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| false alarm | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I came home the other day to find a beep on my fire alarm. Usually replacing the batteries in the 3 ... A: .. you're going to have to give me a little help here. When you mentioned in your first question ...
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| Connection of RT1640 | 4/18/2009 |
Q: The wiring to my transformer (RT 1640) came disconnected when I moved it to reset the outlet. Can ... A: and thanks for your question. Transformers produce an alternating current output; because of this, ...
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| Lifesaver Model 1275 | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I have Lifesaver Model 1275 and even though I put in a fresh battery (I tried it with different ... A: and thanks for your question. Sometimes smoke detectors remember the low battery condition, even ...
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| DSC Power832 Stay & Away Arming | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My key pad is continuously chirping approximately every 10seconds. Troubleshooting from the key pad ... A: Pavin. There's not much to the keypads and their connections; it's just a 4-wire circuit from the ...
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| Caddx 8980E alarm system problem | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I live in a house that has a Caddx Ranger 8980E alarm system. The system was installed in 1994 and ... A: and thanks for writing. Your clear description of the events provides two clues: the storm, and the ...
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| fire, smoke trouble message | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have a STAR XL 4800 EZ system made by FBII and installed in 1992. We came back from vacation to a ... A: and thanks for your question. I'll try to clear up a few things for you. Fire circuits are ...
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| DSC Power832 Stay & Away Arming | 4/7/2009 |
Q: My key pad is continuously chirping approximately every 10seconds. Troubleshooting from the key pad ... A: Pravin, my apologies for not responding sooner. I did not initially see your follow-up in my queue. ...
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| FA260 adding devices? | 4/7/2009 |
Q: We purchased a house that has an existing wireless alarm system that is being monitored by an alarm ... A: and thanks for your question. To add wireless devices to your system, you'll need the installer's ...
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| Vista 10SE Security System | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I moved into a house where Vista 10SE Security system was already installed. We have been using it ... A: and thanks for writing. Well, I can help you make it be quiet, but reactivation will probably ...
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| pre-wired system | 4/6/2009 |
Q: The house we bought came with a pre-wired Ademco system. We do not have service and were never ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, you can disconnect the system yourself by powering it down. ...
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| OC Trouble Code on Ademco 4110 | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I woke up one morning with the security keypads beeping and displaying "OC". This was a ... A: and thanks for your question. Your diagnosis is correct; no communication between the keypads and ...
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| system trouble on my DCS 1555 system | 4/4/2009 |
Q: The system trouble light is on and it chirps every 10 seconds, I downloaded a manual off the ... A: and thanks for writing. If you followed the instructions on page 12 and pressed *2, you should have ...
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| DSC Power832 Chriping | 4/4/2009 |
Q: My key pad is continuously chirping approximately every 10seconds. Troubleshooting from the key pad ... A: and thanks for writing. The failure to communicate with the central station indicates some sort of ...
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| firealarm residential new constuction | 4/2/2009 |
Q: fire alarm activated 3 times in the last 3 weeks it only happens in early morning they are kidde ... A: and thanks for writing. Since this is new residential construction, I'm assuming all the detectors ...
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| PC 1550 Trouble Light Stays On | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I just replaced the battery in my Ranger American model PC 1550 and the trouble light stays on. When ... A: and thanks for your question. Your control is actually manufactured by DSC, and private labeled for ...
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| Chirping | 3/29/2009 |
Q: About a month ago my heat sensors in my garage began to chirp. Ive tried everything to stop them ... A: and thanks for writing. A couple of thoughts... first, I don't know of any heat detectors (aside ...
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| Interconnected smoke alarms won't stop alarming | 3/28/2009 |
Q: We are finishing our basement and installed 2 new BRK First Alert SC9120B smoke alarms. There was ... A: and thanks for writing. From your description of the wiring you made, I see no error. However you ...
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| Radionics 6112 key pad beeps | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I have a Radionics Omega Alarm 6112. Everyday at 9:19 am and 9:19 pm the key pads beep. I reset it ... A: and thanks for your question. You can check the battery yourself... what you can do is open the ...
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| chirping smoke detector | 3/27/2009 |
Q: Our home is 20 years old and we have the original hard-wired smoke detectors. They are First Alert ... A: and thanks for writing. If in fact your smoke detectors are 20 years old, then yes, I'd recommend ...
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| smoke detector | 3/26/2009 |
Q: If a smoke detector is either ripped or knocked off the wall, will it affect electrical service to ... A: and thanks for your question. With so many variables, it's impossible to say... but I'll give you a ...
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| Ademco 4110 Zone Problems | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I have an Ademco ADT 4110 system that sets ok most of the time. I would estimate the system is 10 ... A: About the resistor... That's what's called the "EOL" or "end-of-line" resistor. It should be at the ...
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| Smoke detector chirping | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have an apartment that is about 8 years old and has 7 USI type smoke detectors. After a power ... A: and thanks for writing. I have a couple of thoughts for you. First, the useful life of smoke ...
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| Ademco 4110 Zone Problems | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have an Ademco ADT 4110 system that sets ok most of the time. I would estimate the system is 10 ... A: George. The "ready" light cycling on and off as the motion detector trips is normal. Ordinarily, ...
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| Ademco 4110 Zone Problems | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have an Ademco ADT 4110 system that sets ok most of the time. I would estimate the system is 10 ... A: and thanks for your question. I don't think there's a problem with the control panel; what you ...
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| chirping smoke detector base even when detached | 3/21/2009 |
Q: We've been up since 3:15 a.m. trying to get our smoke detector to stop chirping, so we can all ... A: and thanks for writing. Please look in the vicinity of the smoke detector for either a plug-in ...
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| firex 120-1072b smoke detectors | 3/19/2009 |
Q: DETECTORS STARTED SLOW RAMDON BEEP. CHANGED BATTERIES AND VACUMED. . STILL BEEPS. DATE ON UNITS JAN ... A: and thanks for writing. First, check to make sure it's the smoke detector that's beeping. Sometimes ...
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| westar home security system | 3/18/2009 |
Q: Please help. I have had a Westar security system in my home for approx. ten years w/no problems ... A: and thanks for writing. I never worked on Westar equipment, but I think I recognize what's ...
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| DSC Power 832 Security System | 3/18/2009 |
Q: We have just leased a home with the above security system. The owner does not have any knowledge of ... A: and thanks for your question. If you do not have the master code and can not find out what it is ...
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| Dial rules for DSC panel | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have a pre-installed alarm (DSC1616). I installed voip and have a dial tone at the panel tested ... A: I see this question was submitted about a month ago. It wasn't directed to me, but I came across it ...
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| ademco 1023 and 5241 digital keypad,both 12v | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 1023 and a 5241,i know the alarm code,no problem there.If I trip the alarm,I dont ... A: Well, you'll be pleased to know that Ademco (even after the inevitable corporate acquisitions) is ...
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| ademco 1023 and 5241 digital keypad,both 12v | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 1023 and a 5241,i know the alarm code,no problem there.If I trip the alarm,I dont ... A: and thanks for your question. Normally, the zone LEDs would not blink, except when a piece of ...
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| New house-No codes-No directions | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I purchased a house where the owner had died and there are no codes or instructions for the alarm ... A: and thanks for writing. The Radionics systems are somewhat different than most that are on the ...
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| Ademco Vista alarm | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I have had this self contained alarm system for about 12 years. Recently the screen began to read ... A: Cherie. I suspect that your system is the Vista-10 (there is a control box that is separate from the ...
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| Emergency Net. Inc. EN1550R | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have this system that is old,just like me. It works good.I need to know how to get the ... A: and thanks for writing. Here's a link where you can download the installation manual. Scroll down a ...
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| Ademco Vista alarm | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have had this self contained alarm system for about 12 years. Recently the screen began to read ... A: and thanks for writing. There are many varieties in the Vista series; if you can provide the model ...
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| DSC Power 832 security system | 3/11/2009 |
Q: PC5508 LEd keypad. Zone one is my entry and exit zones. The door from the garage works fine. It has ... A: and thanks for writing. If I understand your description, the garage door, front door, and back ...
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| Lifesaver model 4800R | 3/10/2009 |
Q: we have a Lifesaver 4800R with rechargable battery installed in our home, and last night it just ... A: and thanks for your question. I was unable to locate the instruction manual for your detector, but ...
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| Wireless Systems? | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I’m looking at 2 different alarm systems. Both are wireless and both are through the internet. Is ... A: Alarm dialers use the switched telephone network (STN)to transmit alarm signals. The dialer is ...
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| fire alarm keeps beeping | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I have hardwired smoke alarms. It was chirping so i replaced the battery now that i have and put it ... A: and thanks for writing. Sometimes the low battery indication becomes "stuck" in the memory of the ...
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| Wireless Systems? | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I’m looking at 2 different alarm systems. Both are wireless and both are through the internet. Is ... A: and thanks for your question. Wireless technology has come a long way since the 80's, and you need ...
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| smoke alarm sputtering | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I cannot figure out how to change the battery or disarm the alarm until my electrician can come out. ... A: and thanks for writing. I looked on the BRK web site here ...
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| dsc 832 smoke detectors | 3/5/2009 |
Q: my fire alarm keeps going off. I had one smoke (unlit) replaced but it still goes off. Some of the ... A: and thanks for writing. Before I can offer any advice, I need to know something. "DSC 832" refers ...
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| hard-wired alarm contacts not sticking to metal window frames | 3/5/2009 |
Q: We purchased an alarm system through our builder. The alarm company sent a man out to pre-wire ... A: and thanks for writing. Without seeing the nature of the problem you described, it's hard to ...
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| DSC Power 832 | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have a DSC Power 832 system with a PC5010 display and 7 smoke detectors throughout my house. How ... A: and thanks for writing. There are a few ways to check. If you open the main control panel, look at ...
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| smoke alarms | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I'm writing to you from Ontario, Canada and my question is I have 3 hard-wired smoke alarms in my ... A: and thanks for writing. I'll try to answer your questions in turn. The original hard-wired ...
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| tate fire alarm | 3/1/2009 |
Q: put when i set alarm the bell continually goes of i am at a Witt's end to find problem it is a tate ... A: and thanks for writing. I'm unfamiliar with Tate Fire Alarms, it being a UK product and me being in ...
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| Vista 4110XM alarm sys. external sirens/horns | 2/27/2009 |
Q: My external sirens/horns are not working for my Vista 4110xm alarm system. What type of trouble ... A: and thanks for your question. The things that you can troubleshoot on your own depend on whether ...
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| Networx NX-4 system | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have a networx NX-4 system by GE. It is unmonitored and started going off when I pushed one of the ... A: Alex. You're in a tough spot without having the access codes. Just a suggestion... call your ...
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| Networx NX-4 system | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have a networx NX-4 system by GE. It is unmonitored and started going off when I pushed one of the ... A: and thanks for writing. Here's a link to the owner's manual for your system for future reference: ...
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| smoke detector | 2/24/2009 |
Q: In a second floor bedroom apt. of a building that I own, my office on the first floor, the hard ... A: and thanks for your question. The blinking light may be perfectly normal. Every manufacturer has ...
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| Ameritech/Ademco home alarm system | 2/23/2009 |
Q: It was in the house when I bought it 5yrs ago. Never did anything with it. Have no codes! Don't want ... A: and thanks for writing. From what you describe, you have a system that was disabled before you ...
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| Keypads | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have a DSC PC1550. What keypads can I use for this system? A: and thanks for your question. The only keypad I know for sure that's compatible is the PC1500RK, ...
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| Radionics 2112 | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I didn't use the system for few years. Now I just replaced the new battery and tried to reset the ... A: and thanks for your question. I'm not too familiar with the Radionics line, and don't have access ...
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| screen on brinks alarm just went blank | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have an unmonitored Brinks BHS-3000C that came with the home I purchased a few months ago. ... A: Anna. I'll give you some information on your options. First, you could choose to sign-on with ...
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| firex 120-1072c | 2/21/2009 |
Q: i have a house with these devices in all rooms that code requires and they are tied together on the ... A: and thanks for your question. First, there's no reason that false alarms always seem to happen in ...
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| moose Z1100 alarm reset question | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Dave, I am unable to get our Moose Z1100 alarm to reset. I have powered down the system, hit the ... A: and thanks for writing. First here's a link where you can download a copy of the user's manual for ...
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| screen on brinks alarm just went blank | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I have an unmonitored Brinks BHS-3000C that came with the home I purchased a few months ago. ... A: and thanks for writing. Brinks operates a little differently from other alarm providers. First, ...
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| Melcom ST6000 | 2/18/2009 |
Q: We just bought a house where we have that alarm installed (Melcom St6000). The house have been ... A: and thanks for writing. I had never heard of the Melcom panel until you wrote. A quick bit of ...
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| wireless battery | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I had an alarm system installed recently and have had problems with the wireless battery already. ... A: and thanks for your question. It's hard to troubleshoot something like this remotely, but I'll give ...
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| key pad that sticks | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have an ademco m6674 key pad that needs to be replaced. I am trying to look on line to purchase ... A: and thanks for writing. It's likely that your keypad is discontinued. Here's what you should do: go ...
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| How do I turn alarm off? | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have a newer home with a DSC PC1555RKZ. The main Ranger-American, now Guardian box is hard wired ... A: and thanks for your question. Here's what to do since you couldn't locate the transformer... Open ...
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| VISTA -20SE low battery signal | 2/16/2009 |
Q: My VISTA-20SE 2 partitioned security system went off one night with bursts of rapid beeps.I came to ... A: and thanks for your questions. Yes, you can replace your 7.2 Ampere hour battery with either a 7 AH ...
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| ADEMCO HARDWIRED CO2 DETECTOR PROBLEM?'s | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I had ADT install a smoke,co2 and alarm system installed back in 2002. What is happen is this. I ... A: Scott. Yes, the detectors should be replaced. Since ADT did the original installation, I suggest ...
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| ADEMCO HARDWIRED CO2 DETECTOR PROBLEM?'s | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I had ADT install a smoke,co2 and alarm system installed back in 2002. What is happen is this. I ... A: and thanks for your question. I don't know which model CO detector you have, but here's an excerpt ...
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| Alarm Beeping Issues | 2/14/2009 |
Q: Hey Dave, I have a First Alert home alarm system that was professionally installed approx. 9 years ... A: and thanks for your question. First, here's a link where you can download the User's Manual for ...
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| New Home No master code!! | 2/14/2009 |
Q: Dave, Thanks for being here to help everyone with Questions about Security! My question is we just ... A: and thanks for writing. I'm afraid you've already answered the question -- yes, in order to regain ...
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| moose zx200/zx210 | 2/13/2009 |
Q: my alarm system is working fine but i dont have any codes for it, as the people before dint leave ... A: Here is a link for your user's manual: ...
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| door chime FA260 | 2/13/2009 |
Q: We just replaced our battery in our FA260 home security system and can not figure out how to turn ... A: and thanks for your question. To enable the chime mode, enter you password into the keypad and ...
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| Dual guard alarm system with moose key pad. | 2/12/2009 |
Q: my alarm system is working fine but i dont have any codes for it, as the people before dint leave ... A: and thanks for writing. If you v=can find the make and model number of your control panel, I'll try ...
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| PC2550 resistors | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I replaced a door jamb and broke a resistor. I found replacements with same color bands from Radio ... A: and thanks for your question. It's a low-voltage system, and the current is really very low on the ...
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| Burglar/Fire Alarm | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I need to know if the DSC Powerseries PC1832 has fire alarm capabilities? I am considering to ... A: and thanks for your question. The 1832 does have fire alarm capabilities. Here's a link where you ...
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| False Alarm | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Dave, this is in follow-up to your response to Kristy regarding fire alarms activating when the ... A: and thanks for your question. The Firex 4618 smoke detectors are not designed to be connected to a ...
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| First Alert security/fire system | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I discontinued by Guardian service and they deactivated my system via phone. Since I own the ... A: and thanks for your question. There's no short answer to your question; it depends on the equipment ...
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| Using Vonage with an alarm system | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have a Vista 15 alarm system witha 4286 phone module. Will this system work correctly if I change ... A: and thanks for your question. There are tradeoffs to consider when using VoIp for alarm signal ...
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| Security camera | 2/8/2009 |
Q: Dave, Have a vacation home (with Power) that we go to on the weekends. It has a security system, ... A: and thanks for writing. There are several low-cost or do-it-yourself type products that allow users ...
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| ADEMCO security | 2/4/2009 |
Q: 1992 ADEMCO Vista alarm was activated by mistake - could not get it to stop sounding. Keypad code ... A: and thanks for your question. Although your battery has been in service for 6 years, and the ...
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| Power Outage - Smoke Alarms | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I purchased a home with a home security system and smoke detectors in each room. The smoke detectors ... A: and thanks for your questions. From your description, I doesn't sound like the smoke detectors are ...
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| DSC PC2500 config | 2/3/2009 |
Q: My home is equipted with a DSC PC2500 alarm system (I'm the original owner). I have lost the ... A: and thanks for writing. The first thing I'd check is the health of the backup battery (power issues ...
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| Security & Fire Protection | 1/31/2009 |
Q: Dave, My wife and are a gone from home a lot. We would like to be able to log on our computers at ... A: and thanks for writing. That's quite a list; you didn't say whether you're looking for a contractor ...
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| How to avoid False Alarm of smoke detector | 1/30/2009 |
Q: We have an issue of False Alarm of smoke detector . The scenario is 3 Smoke Detectors are installed ... A: and thanks for your question. As you've seen, there's a limit to how much humidity smoke detectors ...
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| Smoke Alarm | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have a BRK Electronics model #41208 smoke detectors. The smoke detectors starting alarming with ... A: Ah, I misunderstood the issue. I'd check two things (before calling an electrician). First, make ...
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| Smoke Alarm | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I have a BRK Electronics model #41208 smoke detectors. The smoke detectors starting alarming with ... A: and thanks for your question. From your description, it looks like detector number two has failed ...
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| Troublshooting "Open" Zone | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I cannot arm my system as one of the zones is showing "open". I know there are 3 windows (each with ... A: and thanks for writing. That's probably not a coincidence that the alarm problem occurred after ...
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| Home Alarm System | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have a FBII XL 31 (not maintained) It has not been turned up for a few years and when I try to ... A: Sorry you're not having any luck with the Ademco site. Okay, let me get some additional information ...
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| Home Alarm System | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I have a FBII XL 31 (not maintained) It has not been turned up for a few years and when I try to ... A: and thanks for writing. From your description, it sounds like a power issue. You said you replaced ...
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| DSC1500/1550 off | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I have two DSC1500 (or 1550 model) keypads and one motion sensor attached to alarm system which are ... A: If the board is getting power and it's not charging the battery, I'd say the board is gone. There ...
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| home security system | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I have pre-wired security system installed (ADT). I am planning to stop the monitoring service and ... A: and thanks for writing. There are a couple of issues here. First, you need to check your contract ...
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| Wiring smoke and fire alarms | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have an old church that I am changing to residential. City requires 7 smoke and fire detectors be ... A: and thanks for your question. 22 gauge wire is too thin for powering smoke detectors; it would be ...
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| DSC1500/1550 off | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have two DSC1500 (or 1550 model) keypads and one motion sensor attached to alarm system which are ... A: and thanks for writing. What you describe is a total power failure to your system. This means that ...
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| DSC PC2550 Alarm Question | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Our DSC PC2550 alarm, for some reason cannot be disarmed. Everytime we open the door or window, the ... A: and thanks for writing. Unless you've had some system programming done just before the problem ...
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| Brinks Alarm | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I decided to stop monitoring my home due to sudden job loss and not enough money. After I cancelled ... A: and thanks for your question. There is a code to restore your system, but that has to come from ...
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| battery replacement | 1/19/2009 |
Q: i have a wall mounted ademco keypad controlling my alarm system---the display now shows "BATT" i'd ... A: and thanks for your question. The battery you need to replace is not in the keypad... it's in the ...
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| DSC Power832 | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I have a screen with 3 keypads. I installed and programmed the system myself about 6 years ago. ... A: and thanks for writing. This sounds like a power issue. Do you have any trouble conditions showing ...
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| dsc pc 1500 | 1/17/2009 |
Q: My system will only work for as long as the battery backup lasts, usually about 12 hours. I have ... A: and thanks for writing. Sounds like the charging circuit on the main board isn't working. If you ...
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| Firex FX 1020 | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you can tell me if the hardwired FX 1020 has battery back up. We have lived here ... A: and thanks for your question. I was not able to locate the original specifications for the FX 1020 ...
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| Night Hawk 2500 carbon monoxide detection system | 1/12/2009 |
Q: We have a Night Hawk 2500 carbon monoxide detection system in the house for about 10 to 15 years (we ... A: and thanks for your question. The useful life of CO detectors seems to run between 2 to 7 years, ...
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| Ademco 20HWse master re-set | 1/11/2009 |
Q: A smoke event triggered the detectors in my new house and the alarm went off. After stopping it, ... A: and thanks writing. Yes, you can restore the panel to its factory defaults. But the fact of the ...
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| moose Z1100E | 1/10/2009 |
Q: i have this system installed in a condo and since i have been here it dose not work that i know of ... A: and thanks for writing. I don't think you'll need an alarm technician for this; any handyman can ...
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| Security Command Code Lost | 1/10/2009 |
Q: We have a Security Command Executive Series XR20. A while back the back-up battery went out and when ... A: and thanks for writing. Please access this link: ...
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| Smoke Dectector | 1/9/2009 |
Q: Hey Dave, I have a relatively new home, 3 years old. The smoke detectors in the house are electric ... A: and thanks for your questions. In order for your smoke detectors to operate correctly, they must ...
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| firex 120-1072c | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I've been reviewing all the threads on this particular smoke detector and see that others have had ... A: and thanks for your questions. I'll answer them in turn... You do not have to disconnect the smoke ...
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| Smoke Detector Failure | 1/6/2009 |
Q: After trying to locate the source of what was causing my smoke detector system to alarm, I was able ... A: and thanks for your questions. That's an interesting find that you've made. I've not heard of ...
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| Alarm Keeps Going off? Battery Problem? | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I am having some issues with my home security system and I've done a few searches but am not finding ... A: Without knowing the model number of your control, it's impossible to give you good advice... so ...
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| Radionics Omegalarm D6112 | 1/3/2009 |
Q: What filter type should I add to this system? A: .. I'm assuming you're asking about a filter for the phone line... here you are: ...
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| DSC PC1832 | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I'm currently learning how to install a basic home security system that uses a DSC PC 1832 Control ... A: and thanks for writing. That's a difficult scenario... The PC 1832 allows for four partitions; if ...
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| DSC 832 PC5010 v2 - dialer function | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I have the subject system up and running but I can't get the dialer function to work. I have ... A: and thanks for writing. I don't have any experience in this particular reporting option, but you ...
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| KIDDIE smoke alarm chirping | 1/1/2009 |
Q: My Ionization Smoke Alarm Modle 1275 started chirping and will not stop. I replaced the 9v battery ... A: and thanks for writing. Do two things. First make sure it's the smoke detector that's chirping. ...
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| Chirping smoke alarm w/ new battery | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I have the BRK 4120b models (6) interconnected and hardwired in my house. I have just replaced ... A: and thanks for writing. What you can try is to take the two chirping detectors down (disconnecting ...
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| EN1550R | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I've had the EN1550 for some 14 years and it has provided me with great service. My monitoring ... A: and thanks for writing. The likelihood is that your control is not proprietary; it should be able ...
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| Morse system MPC-32D | 12/31/2008 |
Q: Obviously we have an ancient system. We recently had some electric work done on the house and then ... A: and thanks for your question. Any competent technician can take a look at your old system and match ...
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| Resetting interconnected Firex system | 12/29/2008 |
Q: Dave, you seem extremely helpful. We have a ten-year-old house with seven interconnected Firex 5000 ... A: and thanks for your question. If I understand correctly, you still have a 3-beep pattern with the ...
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| FBI User and Programming manual | 12/26/2008 |
Q: Can you maybe steer me in the right direction on where I can find a FBI Legend Series 90 user and ... A: and thanks for your question. FBI equipment was actually manufactured by ADEMCO, and private ...
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| smoke detectors | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I have house powered/ battery backed up smokes throughout my house. If one specific smoke begins to ... A: and thanks for writing. One thing about smoke detectors is that they seem to develop an internal ...
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| How do i find out security code? | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I just bought a house with a securitylink by Ameritech security system already installed.The ... A: and thanks for writing. Ameritech used Ademco alarm panels that were re-labeled or "private ...
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| Door sensors | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I'm getting ready to have an alarm installed in my home. I'm pretty sure I want to go with a wired ... A: and thanks for your question. If I understand the gist of the conversation, the installer was ...
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| Security Camera | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I bought a wireless security camera. I have an electrical outlet outside, but the AC Adapter that ... A: and thanks for writing. I think the easiest thing to do would be to go to a Home Depot or Lowes, ...
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| PC2500 Keypad | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I have a DSC PC 2500 system with two keypads. Both keypads have buttons which do not work ... A: and thanks for writing. I think your best bet will be to look for newer, compatible keypads. There ...
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| False alarms firex xmoke detector | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I have been my new home for 4 years. I have been dealing with false alarms with my Firex Model FADC ... A: and thanks for your question. It's likely that only one of the detectors is acting up. Try ...
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| newly installed system causing phone line problems | 12/21/2008 |
Q: i recently had a system installed at my small business. We started noticing the phone ringing once ... A: and thanks for your question. If the alarm system is causing the interruption of incoming phone ...
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| home alarm system | 12/20/2008 |
Q: Back in July you answered a question for someone named Lilly about her alarm system with a "bat" ... A: and thanks for your question. You'll probably have a difficult time acquiring a cabinet key for the ...
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| DSC PC1500- alarm shut off? | 12/20/2008 |
Q: My alarm is setting off on its own and i need to know how to completely shut it off. Yesterday we ... A: and thanks for writing. If you want to permanently disable your system, it's a two-step process. ...
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| Vista 20se | 12/19/2008 |
Q: Dave is it possiable to retrieve the master or installer code from my system. I have had this system ... A: and thanks for your question. Look in the index of the installation manual that you downloaded. ...
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| ADT Alarm system and power outage | 12/18/2008 |
Q: Dave: A recent power failure for a few days disrupted the alarm system. I noticed that when the ... A: Mark. Programming information is stored in a EEPROM, which is non-volatile, meaning that it won't ...
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| Chirping Smoke Detector | 12/18/2008 |
Q: A couple of nights ago there was strong winds which made the electricity go out several times for a ... A: and thanks for writing. First, if you can find the make and model of your detectors, I'll try to ...
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| ADT Alarm system and power outage | 12/17/2008 |
Q: Dave: A recent power failure for a few days disrupted the alarm system. I noticed that when the ... A: and thanks for writing. There are a few things you can look into before incurring the cost of a ...
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| Smoke Alarm won't stop beeping. | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I live in an apartment that has a Kidde combination smoke/CO2 detector (sorry, I can't tell what ... A: and thanks for your question. First, check to make sure some other device isn't beeping. Typical ...
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| alarm | 12/16/2008 |
Q: vacant home next door has alarm that has been going off for 24 hrs. police cant help.. should i set ... A: Mike -- I can sympathize with you, but burning the house down will only cause more noise from the ...
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| connecting smoke alarms to Ademco security device | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I have just installed new smoke alarms throughout my house. They are hardwired and interconnected. ... A: and thanks for your question. The problem is that household detectors such as those you installed ...
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| Smoke alarm malfunctions?? | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I am desperate for answers! I have a new home, 3years old, with 7 hardwired/ battery back up smoke ... A: and thanks for writing. If I understand the issue correctly, all the units are working except the ...
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| DSC Power832 alarm going off when not armed | 12/15/2008 |
Q: For the past couple of days, my alarm has been going off randomly when it is not armed while I'm ... A: and thanks for your question. Tamper alarms protect the alarm system itself from compromise. And ...
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| Changing all previous codes and master code | 12/14/2008 |
Q: How do I change my master code, so that I may be able to change/delete other temporary codes that ... A: and thanks for your question. Every manufacturer has different procedures for changing access ...
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| Is this good security system(planing on DIY) | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I am planing on installing wireless home security in my house and would like to get an opinion on ... A: and thanks for your question. Your equipment list is certainly enough for a basic system. But I ...
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| Best option for a prewired house. | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I purchased a Centex home that is pre-wired for a home security system. What is the best option for ... A: and thanks for your question. You have a few options. First the lowest cost is to do it yourself. ...
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| Kidde model 1225 smoke detector | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I have (3) Kidde model 1225 smoke detectors (hardwired), one keeps chirping, can a newer model ... A: and thanks for your question. If the detectors are getting old (say 7 to 10 years), I'd suggest ...
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| Integrated Residential Smoke Detectors | 12/11/2008 |
Q: This involves an integrated smoke detector system in a residence with an attached in-law unit. The ... A: and thanks for writing. On the face of it, I'd say the detector in the in-law unit is not working ...
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| False alarm | 12/10/2008 |
Q: This evening all ten of our smoke detectors went off at the same time. We ran around in a panic ... A: and thanks for your question. Smoke detectors act on "particles of combustion" which can be ...
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| Napco 850 AC Power Failure | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I have a Napco Magnum Alert 850 security the system. My system is indicating an AC power failure as ... A: Ah, I was afraid of that. Now the issue is less certain, and you may have to make a decision. ...
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| Napco 850 AC Power Failure | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I have a Napco Magnum Alert 850 security the system. My system is indicating an AC power failure as ... A: Ed. It's probably not a bad transformer; they're only a couple of coils of wire, and when they ...
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| Napco 850 AC Power Failure | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I have a Napco Magnum Alert 850 security the system. My system is indicating an AC power failure as ... A: and thanks for your question. If power is confirmed at the receptacle, then there are only a few ...
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| loud tone from PC2550 | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I have had my DSC PC2550 for 12 years now with out a problem, till now. Once in a while after it is ... A: Is it possible that the continuous tone is coming from the siren? I ask because I know of no other ...
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| loud tone from PC2550 | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I have had my DSC PC2550 for 12 years now with out a problem, till now. Once in a while after it is ... A: and thanks for writing. Please try this to discover what the issue might be: The PC2550 ...
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| FBI XL 4600 Door Chime | 12/5/2008 |
Q: Dave, Opposite of the FBI XL 4600 Door Chime question from 11/16/2008. We moved into a house ... A: and thanks for writing. As you can see from the previous qustion and answer, this is something that ...
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| beeping noise | 12/3/2008 |
Q: Will any smoke alarms beep forever when the battery is low or will they all stop beeping when the ... A: and thanks for writing. To answer your first question, AC powered smoke detectors with battery ...
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| Replacing 12V battery | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I believe my security system is an Ademco 10se. I received the low battery warning, and replaced ... A: The Vista 10 and variants like the SE date back to the early 1990's. Because of the age of these ...
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| Firex Combo Smoke/CO alarm model #FADCQ | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I read your reply to a similar problem--it was extraordinarily helpful. We have purchased a ... A: and thanks for your question and comments. I don't recall the specific post you mentioned, but I do ...
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| hardwired smoke co2 detectors | 12/2/2008 |
Q: We recently installed new hardwired smoke & carbon monoxide detectors in a 30+ year old house. I ... A: and thanks for writing. I'm assuming this is First Alert Model SCO7CN, the voice model. If this is ...
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| radionics | 11/28/2008 |
Q: i have a d2112 the key pad ok light keeps blinking,book says to call for service. A: It's just a guess, but the system's backup battery is probably failing. The backup battery has a ...
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| Radionics keypad panels | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I have a radionics security alarm system with two keypad panels. One by the garage door and another ... A: and thanks for writing. Absolutely, you can exchange the keypads, and the task is not difficult. ...
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| Master Code DSC PC5010 | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I bought a bank owned home with a DSC PC5010 alarm system. There is no monitoring company and the ... A: and thanks for your question. If the installers code has not been changed, you can use that to ...
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| Smoke Detector testing | 11/24/2008 |
Q: Ours is a Fire Fighting equipment manufacturing and trading company. We are looking for a setup in ... A: Girish. This is way beyond my expertise. My experience is with detectors and controls that have ...
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| dsc 1500 | 11/22/2008 |
Q: i was getting a trouble light and beeping for low battery i changed out the battery and now the ... A: and thanks for writing. Given the age of the panel, the main board may have failed. However, there ...
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| smoke detectors | 11/21/2008 |
Q: My smoke detectors are hard wired. They began chirpping, not at once, and I changed the battery. ... A: and thanks for writing. It may be that your detectors are on their last legs; most manufacturers ...
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| false alarms | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I have 5 hard wired firex smoke detectors in my house. For 2 days now the alarms have been going ... A: and thanks for writing. It's likely only one of your detectors is initiating the alarm, but because ...
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| Casement windows protection | 11/20/2008 |
Q: Neuweiler: I am installing a new alarm system in my home. I have Marvin casement windows that are ... A: Glad to have been able to help, John. Regarding your search for motion detectors, I think your ...
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| Casement windows protection | 11/20/2008 |
Q: Neuweiler: I am installing a new alarm system in my home. I have Marvin casement windows that are ... A: and thanks for writing. From an electronic security viewpoint, whether windows are difficult to ...
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| Fire Alarm System | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I know that a conventional smoke detector system only shows the zone as location if a fire occurs. ... A: From a practical standpoint, it's easier to consider that signals from a detector to the control can ...
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| First Alert SA86b | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I interconnected 5 SA86B detectors. About 2 minutes after the heat came on they all went off as they ... A: and thanks for writing. I don't see a question though, so I'm not certain how to respond. But I do ...
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| Home Security - DSC PC2500 | 11/17/2008 |
Q: My home security shows Trouble flashing on the panel and keeps beeping and I can not alarm the ... A: and thanks for writing. While you may not have any smoke detectors connected to the system, there ...
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| FBI XL 4600 Door Chime | 11/16/2008 |
Q: Dave, We moved into a house with an existing alarm system w/a FBI 4600 RM keypad. I am using the ... A: and thanks for writing. I checked the instructions for the FBI XL 4600 control. The chime feature ...
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| DSC Problem - PC1500RK | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I have a DSC PC1500 (6 zone) security system. A little while ago, my trouble light came on - ... A: and thanks for your question. The PC 1500 has been around since 1992, so you have an aged-system. ...
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| smoke detector mofel 1275 | 11/15/2008 |
Q: we have model 1275 smoke detector and need the manual. We cannont stop the chirping even tho the ... A: and thanks for writing. Disconnect the electric harness and remove the battery. Then press and hold ...
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| Moose Alarm system | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I have a Moose z800 security system, it came with the house we bought and has been trouble free ... A: and thanks for writing. First, here are two links. The first is for the user's manual for your ...
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| Sprinkler Pipe Codes | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I live in a condo and this past weekend while installing new moulding, I punctured a sprinkler pipe ... A: .. and sorry to hear about your mis-adventure. The best source for this information would be your ...
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| Radio Shack security/fire alarm system | 11/13/2008 |
Q: Dave, you answered a question back in July about a replacement smoke detector for Radio Shack model ... A: Glad to have been able to help, Jim. Yes, 10 years seems to be pretty consistent across different ...
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| Radio Shack security/fire alarm system | 11/12/2008 |
Q: Dave, you answered a question back in July about a replacement smoke detector for Radio Shack model ... A: and thanks for your question. I normally don't recommend any particular vendor or product. ...
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| security camera hooked to vcr | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I recently hooked up a swann outdoor nite hawk security camera through my vcr to the tv . Everything ... A: and thanks for writing. I have to admit that some "do-it-yourself" security solutions are outside ...
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| Firex 120-1072C | 11/11/2008 |
Q: Dave My home is wired with a bunch of these smoke alarms and one keeps chirping about once a ... A: and thanks for writing. When you removed the battery and pressed the test button, had you also ...
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| Home Security Alarm | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I have a Caddx Ranger 8980E home security system. One of the zone lights (room has a motion ... A: and thanks for your question. You've already tried the only available user's way to reset the ...
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| reset switch location, 7450-xlt aes alarm unit | 11/10/2008 |
Q: Can you help us to find the reset switch for our unit? We have a low battery alarm and have ... A: Well, a couple of thoughts... First, in looking at the manual for the XR 20, I didn't see an option ...
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| reset switch location, 7450-xlt aes alarm unit | 11/10/2008 |
Q: Can you help us to find the reset switch for our unit? We have a low battery alarm and have ... A: Karen... I think we're getting closer to the solution, and I'm getting a clearer picture of your ...
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| reset switch location, 7450-xlt aes alarm unit | 11/9/2008 |
Q: Can you help us to find the reset switch for our unit? We have a low battery alarm and have ... A: Karen. Okay... the low battery is not in the radio transmitter (although it does have its own ...
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| reset switch location, 7450-xlt aes alarm unit | 11/9/2008 |
Q: Can you help us to find the reset switch for our unit? We have a low battery alarm and have ... A: and thanks for writing. I'm not personally familiar with this piece of equipment; it is a radio ...
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| alarm system | 11/7/2008 |
Q: my alarm system died after a rainstorm. the keypad says something like-"communication not ... A: Susan. From what you wrote, it seems likely that your control panel is one of ADEMCO's Vista series. ...
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| Napco Magnum Alert MA 1000e security system | 11/5/2008 |
Q: Dave, i have the same symptoms as Hank from 1/2/08. i too have an old system (circa 1994) i ... A: and thanks for your question. I never heard from Hank whether he replaced the battery or found ...
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| DCS 1500 Home security system | 11/4/2008 |
Q: The panel chirps (twice) every 8 seconds. I can't figure out why this is happening. I can't find any ... A: and thanks for your question. Here's the answer from the user's manual for your control: The ...
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| Lifesaver 1225 smoke detector | 11/3/2008 |
Q: One of my smoke detectors started to beep every 30 seconds. Opened it & found that it is hard wired ... A: and thanks for your question. The Lifesaver 1225 is an older Kidde model, and I've never been able ...
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| Smoke detector | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I rent a (smal) condo with a hardwired smoke detector. It the past week this thing has been driving ... A: and thanks for writing. I have three points for you... First, disabling a smoke detector because ...
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| DSC3000 | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I had to relocate a smoke alarm and siren to another room. I disconnected the power at the panel ... A: and thanks for writing. Assuming that you correctly reconnected everything after the move, the ...
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| DSC Power 832 trouble light | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have a problem with a trouble light on my DSC Power 832/PC5015 system. I followed the ... A: and thanks for writing. The true test of a backup battery is its ability to perform under load. As ...
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| Detector beeps every 37 seconds | 10/30/2008 |
Q: Beeping started about 3 days ago. I replaced the Battery but the beeping continued. I cleaned the ... A: Hell Richard, and thanks for your question. There should be no correlation between temperature and ...
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| morse panel | 10/29/2008 |
Q: i am dealing with a morse panel the panel tested ok at first then upon retesting the panel the panel ... A: and thanks for writing. Morse is one of the brands that I did not work with. But pulling the chip ...
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| Disconnecting alarm system | 10/28/2008 |
Q: Dave. I bought a house that has a Moose Z1100e security system. The back-up batter has died, so the ... A: and thanks for your question. You can disable your system by powering it down. Here's how. ...
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| security system keypad | 10/27/2008 |
Q: My security system used to beep when someone opened a door, now it does not, not since I lost power ... A: Without the master code, you're pretty well stuck. The master code is initially programmed by the ...
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| security system keypad | 10/27/2008 |
Q: My security system used to beep when someone opened a door, now it does not, not since I lost power ... A: Kay -- the information does help. Here are the directions for enabling the Chime Feature: Door ...
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| My alarm system. | 10/26/2008 |
Q: Neuweiler I have a couple of Questions about my alarm system for you. The first question is : I had ... A: .. Here's a link where you can download the user's manual for your system: ...
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| My alarm system. | 10/26/2008 |
Q: Neuweiler I have a couple of Questions about my alarm system for you. The first question is : I had ... A: and thanks for your questions. You didn't mention the brand and model of your security control, so ...
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| hard wired carbon monoxide detector | 10/25/2008 |
Q: We have the Brinks security system that includes the hard wired carbon monoxide detector. It ... A: and thanks for your question. The method of disconnecting a hard-wired detector depends on a few ...
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| MPC-2000 Faraday Fire Panel | 10/25/2008 |
Q: This fire panel has a yellow trouble alarm reading "Signal Circuit Open". At first, it only ... A: and thanks for writing. Nomenclature varies between manufacturers, so "signal circuit" indicates ...
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| security system keypad | 10/24/2008 |
Q: My security system used to beep when someone opened a door, now it does not, not since I lost power ... A: and thanks for writing. Over the years, ADT has used dozens of different control panels from ...
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| Ionization Smoke Alarm Model 1275 | 10/23/2008 |
Q: Last night one of my alarms started beeping like crazy. We have several in the house and just the ... A: and thanks for your questions. First off, here's a link where you can download a manual for your ...
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| Master code reset? | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Our nanny entered the house and entered the wrong code. She paniced and played with the "programing ... A: and thanks for writing. Unless the Nanny had access to either the Installer's Code or the Master ...
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| PC 2550 Alarm | 10/21/2008 |
Q: The #4 light came on the other night around 1 am, of course in the early morning, and I thought a ... A: and thanks for your question. Unless you pressed [*] [2] on the keypad to enable you to view system ...
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| chirping Firex FADC system | 10/21/2008 |
Q: We have a 2003 modular, not HUD code, home outfitted with 6 interconnected Firex Model FADC smoke ... A: and thanks for writing. Your grounding system looks to be more than adequate; I see no problem ...
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| DSC PC1555 - Failure to clear trouble condition (LED) | 10/19/2008 |
Q: ....Service required. Call your installation company for service.- Says the manual. First some ... A: John. Zone light 1 is battery supervision. This is the large battery in the control panel. The ...
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| Smoke Alarm Firex Model FADC Chirping | 10/17/2008 |
Q: We have three Firex Model FADC which are interconnected. Chirping started a week ago and we ... A: Well, I've seen several cases where it turned out the smoke detectors weren't chirping at all; there ...
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| DSC PC1555 - Backlight | 10/16/2008 |
Q: How do I toggle the keypad backlighting option off? The previous owner programmed the unit; I'm ... A: Ah, that's too bad, John. You could default the panel to restore the installer's code to 5555, but ...
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| Smoke Alarm Firex Model FADC Chirping | 10/15/2008 |
Q: We have three Firex Model FADC which are interconnected. Chirping started a week ago and we ... A: here's what you can try. Turn the power off to the smoke detectors. Then remove all of the ...
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| DSC PC1555 - Backlight | 10/15/2008 |
Q: How do I toggle the keypad backlighting option off? The previous owner programmed the unit; I'm ... A: and thanks for that link. That's a variation that I did not know about. Just goes to show that I ...
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| DSC PC1555 - Backlight | 10/14/2008 |
Q: How do I toggle the keypad backlighting option off? The previous owner programmed the unit; I'm ... A: and thanks for your question. As far as I know, there is no option for toggling the backlight on ...
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| home security system | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I have hard wired ADT home security system and monitoring service (right now not under contract). I ... A: The X-10 system that's on the web page is a complete and separate system. If you intend to replace ...
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| USI 1204 smoke detectors | 10/12/2008 |
Q: Approximately 1 month ago, my USI smoke detectors started chirping (always the one in the MBr and 4x ... A: and thanks for writing. Let me get this straight... the only detector that's chirping was in the ...
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| "FC" and "BAT" readout with rapid beeping | 10/10/2008 |
Q: Today our Ademco system (either via-30psa or vista-10se - don't know which it is) started a rapid ... A: and thanks for your question. The BAT message refers to "low battery" for the system back-up ...
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| PC1500/1550 | 10/10/2008 |
Q: We live in Alberta, Canada. We purchased a home with a PC1500/1550 which we are not having ... A: and thanks for writing. I need a little more information in order to help. First, does your keypad ...
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| en1550 alarm system | 10/9/2008 |
Q: My system show no lights or response from the keypads. I disconected the battery and it notified ... A: and thanks for your question. Some things can be figured out be the exchange of e-mail, but some ...
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| Camera security | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I would like to buy the motion wireless camera that will record any motion into computer Hard drive. ... A: Here are a few more sources you can review; but please note -- I do not endorse or recommend any ...
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| Camera security | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I would like to buy the motion wireless camera that will record any motion into computer Hard drive. ... A: and thanks for writing. Here's a source that you may find interesting: ...
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| disconnect security, but keep fire alarms | 10/2/2008 |
Q: We recently purchased a house with a 10 yr old, security system with no directions or information. ... A: and thanks for your question. No, you can't use the smoke detectors without the system, since the ...
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| Similar to recent question -- chirping even with new battery | 9/20/2008 |
Q: FireX 120-1072B single/multiple station alarm. Bi annual replacement of 9 volt battery (Duracell ... A: and thanks for writing. Try this: disconnect both the AC and battery and hold the test button down ...
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| beeping alarm, even with new battery | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Howdy! We lost power for several days from lovely Hurricane IKE, and the ranger american alarm ... A: and thanks for writing. Ranger American is an installing company that uses equipment that is ...
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| PC1555 link to my computer | 9/18/2008 |
Q: How can I obtain the parts and software to connect my system to a computer? Are there Linux ... A: and thanks for writing. DSC panels, as far as I know, have no useful means of connectiong to a home ...
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| DSC PC1550 shows trouble light | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I have the DSC PC1550 system in our house. I use it but it is not monitored. Recently I switched ... A: and thanks for your question. That's not exactly a case of no dial tone -- but the loss of dial ...
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| Electronics Link Summit 3208gld | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I own a property in a none English speaking country and it has a Electronics Link Summit 3208GLD ... A: and thanks for your question. Every once in a while, somebody asks me a question about a piece of ...
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| BRK Alarm Model 4120B | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Has there been any recall on this model of alarm? The alarm started chirping, it seemed as if the ... A: I don't know that reporting the issue to the BBB will do much good; this issue is a few years old, ...
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| BRK Alarm Model 4120B | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Has there been any recall on this model of alarm? The alarm started chirping, it seemed as if the ... A: and thanks for your question. The answer is "yes." Here are a few links with more information. I ...
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| House alarm will not stop beeping | 9/14/2008 |
Q: We have had a power outage because of the hurricane. All power is restored, but not matter what I do ... A: and thanks for writing. You can power-down your system to stop the beeping. To do this, you'll need ...
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| security code | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I purchased a new condo last year with the FA260 Kepad. I never used the system and never recieved ... A: and thanks for your question. It's a common one. The short answer is that you cannot recover the ...
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| DSC PC 1550 | 9/11/2008 |
Q: We were involved with Hurricane Gustav. We lost electrical power for 4 days. When power restored, I ... A: John, and I'm glad you're back up and running. By the way, I'm in South Florida and when we lost ...
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| DSC PC 1550 | 9/9/2008 |
Q: We were involved with Hurricane Gustav. We lost electrical power for 4 days. When power restored, I ... A: Pressing *2 should display the trouble code, but again, there's nothing that I know of that would ...
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| Restarting Old DSC PC2550 System | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I purchased an older home that had a PC2550 alarm system installed. The previous owner had not used ... A: and thanks for writing. Since you are able to clear all the zone issues by bypassing them, the ...
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| Cannot arm - 832 (5015) | 9/8/2008 |
Q: My alarm is an 832 (5015 v2.28) with a 5501 keypad. Two days ago it came on with the trouble light ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, removing all power caused you to have to reset the clock. But ...
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| First Alert SC70101BV | 9/7/2008 |
Q: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Security-Fire-Protection-2247/2008/7/Nuisance-alarms-1.htm We are also ... A: Units as new as yours are probably not in need of cleaning, unless you've done drywall work or the ...
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| Installation | 9/6/2008 |
Q: When installing the Power 832 system, after all items have been connected, what is connected last AC ... A: and thanks for your question. You can connect in either order. I always preferred to connect the ...
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| Zone Definition | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have a basic question, An Ademco Vista 20P advertizes 48 zones total. Is a zone defined as X ... A: and thanks for your question. There's no limit to the number of detection devices that can be ...
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| 1500 system door chime (keepwatch 6?) | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have a system labeled 'keepwatch 6' from VSN, but it looks like a PC1500 or DSC1500 or 1550 ... A: and thanks for writing. As far as I know, the basic keyboard commands on DSC controls are pretty ...
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| Error | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have a ATA on my alarm which uses broadband to communicate with the security system. It is not ... A: Liz. There could be a number of issues in play here, and I trust that the security folks have ...
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| impossible battery access on hard wired fire alarm system | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I have a hard wired fire alarm system. It chirps when the back up battery is supposed to be ... A: and thanks for writing. It's pretty common to have to remove the detector from its base to change ...
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| Kidde Alarm Power Loss Beeping | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I'm purchasing a repo'd home that has a kidde smoke alarm system. It is wired through ac. When I ... A: It's not uncommon for unpowered systems to "go nuts" when power is restored. Usually, this last but ...
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| ADEMCO 4110 chirping | 8/31/2008 |
Q: We recently bought a 5 year old house, with ADEMCO 4110XM installed, but not hooked up to a service ... A: To completely disable the system, you need to do two things. First, disconnect the AC power. That's ...
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| Smoke Detector alarming with positive pressure | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have a problem with my smoke detectors sounding when a window is open in my house on breezy / ... A: and thanks for writing. I doubt that air pressure is the cause; more likely air movement. Here's ...
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| Bell/Siren Problem | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have a DSC832/PC5010 based system. The bell circuit terminals have constant voltage applied ... A: .. They're correct. The PC5204 is a power supply module, not a control. It's sometimes used to ...
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| Trouble | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I live in Newfoundland, Canada and have an 8 year old home. During its construction, I had a DSC ... A: Greg. There are a few things you can check. The first is to ensure that the connections you made ...
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| PC1550 Control semi-false alarms | 8/24/2008 |
Q: Dave, We have a PC1550 control. Several times per week, we wake up or return to the house and the ... A: Ah... programmed as silent... of course the horn won't sound. Change it to audible, and you'll be ...
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| Resetting Smoke Detector | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I've looked up a few different methods for resetting them, but mine, while its hooked up to the ... A: and thanks for writing. Greetings from Royal Palm Beach. I've not much information to go on to ...
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| PC1550 Control semi-false alarms | 8/23/2008 |
Q: Dave, We have a PC1550 control. Several times per week, we wake up or return to the house and the ... A: and thanks for your question. Two thoughts come to mind. First, a more functional test would be to ...
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| Interconnected Smoke Alarms | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I have AC powered/battery backup smoke alarms with the same annoying habit of "announcing their ... A: and thanks for writing. The red wire is the one that interconnects all the smoke detectors, with ...
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| DSC832 / PC5010 Stay Function | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Due to recent events I'm setting up the stay feature on my existing 832 / PC5010 with LCD keypads. ... A: and thanks for your questions. I can't think of a way to set the alarm in stay mode without the ...
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| dsc 1616 | 8/19/2008 |
Q: i recently installed a dsc 1616, but i either accidentally deleted the master combination, enterred ... A: and thanks for your question. I think you can use the installer code (default 5555) or the master ...
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| recent fire alarm installation | 8/14/2008 |
Q: i recently had a professional installation completed of a fire alarm system with detections and ... A: and thanks for writing. From a fire alarm point of view, there's nothing wrong with surface-mounted ...
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| DSC Alarm System showing Trouble | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I've read through all the other questions and I can't find the answer I'm looking for. I'm hoping ... A: Sure thing, Sarah. Open the alarm panel and you'll see the battery in the bottom of the enclosure. ...
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| DSC 832 Bell not working | 8/13/2008 |
Q: My alarm system works great except one thing. The alarm bell has recently stopped working. There ... A: Well, I'd guess it's the bell, but I can't be sure. The way to tell would be to apply 12 volts ...
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| DSC Alarm System showing Trouble | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I've read through all the other questions and I can't find the answer I'm looking for. I'm hoping ... A: Excellent! Here's a link where you can download the User's Manual for your system: ...
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| DCS Alarm System showing Trouble | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I've read through all the other questions and I can't find the answer I'm looking for. I'm hoping ... A: and thanks for your question. I'd never heard of DCS as an equipment type, so a couple of questions ...
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| Kidde 1275 smoke alarms | 8/11/2008 |
Q: This morning, one of my six units started to chirp. I proceeded to remove the battery and replace ... A: and thanks for writing. If the red LED is flashing once every 30-40 seconds, that indicates normal ...
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| BRK Smoke Detector Chirping | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I have just changed all the batteries in my hard wired smoke detectors and all of them are taking ... A: You didn't mention the make and model of your detector, so this is generic advice... Most smoke ...
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| motion sensor zone stays open | 8/9/2008 |
Q: My wife was painting the living room where the motion sensor was and had to remove it fromthe wall. ... A: Well, that is truly depressing. Since closing the circuit independently of the motion detector ...
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| Radionics security system | 8/8/2008 |
Q: Dave, This alarm was installed in 1999 and never activated. we are renting the house now and it ... A: and thanks for writing. If your intent is to disable the system, then I can help. You'll need to ...
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| DSC 832 Bell not working | 8/7/2008 |
Q: My alarm system works great except one thing. The alarm bell has recently stopped working. There ... A: and thanks for your question. The bell circuit on your panel is supervised, so a wiring fault ...
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| motion sensor zone stays open | 8/6/2008 |
Q: My wife was painting the living room where the motion sensor was and had to remove it fromthe wall. ... A: and thanks for writing. Most alarm devices use a "Form C" contact, which has three terminals: C for ...
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| false alarms | 8/5/2008 |
Q: Kidde Fyrnetics model 1275 - we have several and most have been going off by themselves. They are ... A: and thanks for writing. Let's take those questions in turn. If memory serves, the operating range ...
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| magnum alert | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I bought a house with a Magnum Alert 1008 (keypad RP1054D). How can I reset the code so that I can ... A: The Magnum Alert 1008 is an obsolete control from the late 1980's. Elsewhere in this forum I've ...
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| False Alarms - Firex 5000 | 8/1/2008 |
Q: A couple of years ago, my smoke detectors went off in the middle of the night (it was and continues ... A: First, here's a link (at the bottom of the page)to download the manual for your detectors: ...
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| first alert SA302 | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I have had this first alert Model SA302 for 6months and it started chirping so i replaced battery. ... A: and thanks for writing. There are two things for you to do. First, check that it's actually the ...
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| Ademco security alarm beeps/battery? | 7/30/2008 |
Q: About one week ago, our 7 year old alarms started spontaneously beeping (not the loud panic alarm, ... A: and thanks for writing. Here are the possibilities. The main control panel (not the keypad) has a ...
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| false alarm | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Apex Advantage system, over 10 yrs old...getting a "kitchen window open" every once in a while. If ... A: Hell Jim, and thanks for your question. It's not possible to troubleshoot this over the Internet, ...
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| Nuisance alarms | 7/28/2008 |
Q: It's 4a.m. and I'm writing because our hard wired fire alarm system is sounding (it's only six ... A: Patricia. Here's where you can download manuals for (almost) everything on your list: ...
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| Nuisance alarms | 7/28/2008 |
Q: It's 4a.m. and I'm writing because our hard wired fire alarm system is sounding (it's only six ... A: and thanks for writing. If you can tell me the make and model number of your detectors, I can give ...
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| Keeps Chirping! | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I was woken out of a sound sleep at 3am to my two alarms (Lifesaver Model 1275) going back in forth ... A: and thanks for writing. First, here's a link where you can download a copy of the manual for your ...
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| how can I tell if I have interconnected fire alarms? | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a house that was built in 1999 or 2000 in Jacksonville, FL. I'd like to replace ... A: and thanks for your question. Given the date your house was built, I'd be surprised if the smoke ...
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| Firex model FADC | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I bought 5 Firex smoke alarms Model FADC item # 46186 for my new house. I wired them in series and ... A: and thanks for your question. Firex had a voluntary recall on some combination smoke/carbon ...
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| Audible Beep on Exit | 7/20/2008 |
Q: How do I remove the audible beep on exit? I have a Moose Z1100, System I. It used to work fine and ... A: and thanks for your question. That'd be a programming option for the beep on exit. You'll need the ...
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| DSC Power 832 No Green Light | 7/18/2008 |
Q: The other night the power went off while our security system was armed. The alarm went off and when ... A: Okay... you've narrowed the problem to a glass-break detector in the dining room. There are several ...
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| DSC Power 832 No Green Light | 7/16/2008 |
Q: The other night the power went off while our security system was armed. The alarm went off and when ... A: and thanks for writing. There are numerous reasons why systems cannot be armed. The most likely ...
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| morse mdc16 | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am locked out of programming on a Morse mdc 16c security panel and optex wont support it. I know ... A: I don't know this line of equipment, so I can't answer your question. You can get a copy of the ...
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| First Alert Security system FA 120 C | 7/14/2008 |
Q: inherited this system from the previous owner/ all zones works and I do not have the code to reset ... A: and thanks for writing. The installation manual for your system is available here, for a fee: ...
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| model 1275 | 7/13/2008 |
Q: v r facing this problem since 4days continiously every night at 2.00 am our alarm beeps but not ... A: and thanks for writing. Your detectors probably need to be cleaned. This should be done on at least ...
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| Replacement central smoke alarm unit | 7/11/2008 |
Q: Several years ago I installed a RS central burg alarm system and added their smoke/fire unit. I ... A: Steve. I was able to locate some documentation on the system here: ...
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| "Cellular" backup failed in bad weather... | 7/11/2008 |
Q: If I was a burglar I'd come to the house on a cloudy, or even better - on a day with thunderstorms ... A: John, thanks for the additional information. I am familiar with that DSC product. A couple of ...
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| Kidde Frynetics | 7/9/2008 |
Q: Dave, I found your answer to an earlier question on the Fyrnetics smoke detector model 1275, here: ... A: and thanks for your question. Here's the information on the green LED: "The green LED is located ...
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| Power issue? | 7/8/2008 |
Q: We have a security system which isn't currently monitored. It came with the house we just purchased. ... A: and thanks for writing. First, here's a link through which you can download the user manual for ...
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| Fire panel getting reset automatically | 7/7/2008 |
Q: what will be the response of fire panel incase of low battery other than the indiaction in panel? A: and thanks for your question. If your fire panel is monitored by a central station, then in ...
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| first alert pro FA215 | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I inherited a First Alert FA215 home alarm system from a previous owner three years ago. I've never ... A: Lilly. It looks like you have a couple of things going on. First, you've had alarms on zones 4 and ...
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| Ghost in alarm system | 7/6/2008 |
Q: Ever since I first had smoke detectors installed (1991), I have had trouble with the one closest to ... A: Anne. Since the problem detector is at the top of a stairwell, consider that smoke and particles of ...
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| Ghost in alarm system | 7/6/2008 |
Q: Ever since I first had smoke detectors installed (1991), I have had trouble with the one closest to ... A: and thanks for writing. When one detector in a group of detectors is always the only one to go off ...
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| Firex Model 5000 chirping and alarming | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I have five interconnected firex model 5000s. One has been replaced three times. The last two ... A: and thanks for your question. I doubt that either the AC power or interconnect connections are the ...
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| first alert pro FA215 | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I inherited a First Alert FA215 home alarm system from a previous owner three years ago. I've never ... A: and thanks for your question. I can't even guess what the trouble might be. Each time the keypad ...
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| Cerberus Pyrotronics - Lightning | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have a Cerberus Pyrotronic panel (10 years old), that during a lightning storm, I can almost ... A: Well, Mike, I'm afraid I won't be much help on this one. Pyrotronics was part of Wells Fargo Alarm ...
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| DSC power 832 trouble light is on #2 | 7/1/2008 |
Q: my power 832 trouble light #2 is on, i have checked the AC power, it is good. can anyone please tell ... A: Well, the battery is a separate trouble light (7). Bell circuit trouble would be a broken or cut ...
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| DSC power 832 trouble light is on #2 | 7/1/2008 |
Q: my power 832 trouble light #2 is on, i have checked the AC power, it is good. can anyone please tell ... A: Here's a description of the 832 trouble lights: A description of the various troubles are as ...
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| Fire alarm going off in the middle of the night | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I was up at 3am reading up all answers regarding smoke alarms going off at night without apparent ... A: Ah! You've already founfd the instructions for cleaning... that's all there is to it, really. Use ...
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| Fire alarm going off in the middle of the night | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I was up at 3am reading up all answers regarding smoke alarms going off at night without apparent ... A: and thanks for your questions. First, I'm happy that you found the probable cause of the false ...
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| Loss of power | 6/29/2008 |
Q: System has no power. Replaced battery, just in case, but still have no power. A: There are two sources of power for an alarm system. The first, primary source is AC power, supplied ...
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| DSC Power 832 system trouble light (code #4) | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I had my system monitored. I canceled my monitoring. Everything good for last year or so. My power ... A: and thanks for writing. The situation you describe can be fixed through the control's programming. ...
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| smoke detector location | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I am building a gambrel barn style home with a loft and am curious about smoke detector location. ... A: and thanks for your questions. In smoke detection there are many variables to consider. It's also a ...
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| BRK Smoke Detector chirping | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I have a two and one half year old condo that has been not lived in for 6 months. I have renters ... A: and thanks for writing. There is one more thing you can try. Do this for each detector that's ...
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| BRK SC9120B and BRK carbon monoxide detectors wont stop chirping | 6/24/2008 |
Q: We just bought a brand new home with roughly 9 smoke alarms, some are combo carbon monoxide/smoke. ... A: and thanks for your question. Here's a link to the manual for the combination smoke/CO detector: ...
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| Lightening Strike and Alarm system | 6/23/2008 |
Q: Dave, I read a previous post of yours on a lightening strike. I have a Honeywell XL-4 7105 system. ... A: and thanks for your question. That's a near-impossible question to evaluate over the Internet. I ...
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| Smart Water | 6/22/2008 |
Q: Is the Smart Water system worth all the hype? It seems like a great idea. It can be set up as part ... A: and thanks for writing. I had not heard of this product until your note. Apparently it's been ...
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| blinking led light | 6/22/2008 |
Q: Last night my smoke alarm went off for no reason.(Kidde combo smoke and carbon monoxide talking ... A: Rosalie. Let's look at what the LED indicators should be showing. First, the green indicator ...
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| Random chirping on smoke alarms - always in the middle of the night! | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I have 4 hard-wired smoke detectors (KIDDE Model i2020CA). I am getting random "chirps" in the ... A: and thanks for writing. A once-a-month occurrence is a pretty daunting thing to troubleshoot. Now, ...
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| replaced battery | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I replaced my alarm battery and the alarm in one of the keypads keeps beeping. I goes beep, beep, ... A: and thanks for your question. The fading "beeps" is indicative of a power problem. If you've ...
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| Firex 5000 - two sets of four beeps (when I walk under it)! | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I didn't see anything exactly like it in searching the site. We have two Firex 5000 hardwired smoke ... A: Very interesting, Brian. I've never heard of the like. If you want to conduct a few experiments, I ...
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| False Alarm from Smoke Detectors | 6/16/2008 |
Q: During a heavy rain storm with a lot of wind and a distant thunder storm, our smoke detectors went ... A: and thanks for your question. Lighting is a frequent contributor to false alarms for all kinds of ...
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| Smoke Detectors | 6/14/2008 |
Q: New house wired with 120v kiddie 1276 smokes in 99% of the house, however, the first smoke in the ... A: Lori... I'll try to answer your questions in turn: Why would a security company set up a monitoring ...
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| Smoke Detectors | 6/14/2008 |
Q: New house wired with 120v kiddie 1276 smokes in 99% of the house, however, the first smoke in the ... A: and thanks for writing. First, here's a hyperlink to the owner's manual for your Kidde smoke ...
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| Interconnected smoke detectors | 6/13/2008 |
Q: Dave, I read in your answer to another question that interconnected smoke detectors are currently ... A: and thanks for your question. I don't recall the year when interconnected smoke detectors were ...
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| Firex heat and smoke alarms - interconnected but not setting off each other | 6/9/2008 |
Q: We just purchased a foreclosure 3 family with hard wired, 6 interconnected, compatible Firex heat ... A: I couldn't say whether the installation of the house meter has anything to do with it; I would think ...
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| Firex heat and smoke alarms - interconnected but not setting off each other | 6/9/2008 |
Q: We just purchased a foreclosure 3 family with hard wired, 6 interconnected, compatible Firex heat ... A: and thanks for the information. The two types are compatible with one another, which was my initial ...
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| Low battery DCS PC1500 | 6/6/2008 |
Q: We have recently purchased a house with this alarm in it. Yesterday, the alarm would go off for ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, it's time to replace the battery. I recently replaced the ...
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| dsc 1500 | 6/4/2008 |
Q: i have a dsc1500 that has been out of operation for a while but when i powered it up the key pad is ... A: and thanks for your question. It could be the main system board, but I'd double check the wiring ...
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| adding a smoke detector | 6/1/2008 |
Q: Dave, I have recently finished my unfinished basement. I ran wire from the one smoke detector ... A: and thanks for your question. I could not find compatibility information for the current FIREX ...
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| Smoke alarm (Firex) | 5/28/2008 |
Q: i have a hard wired smoke detector system in my home and removed one of the detectors about a week ... A: Chris, it's normal for a detector to sound for a second or two when it's powered up. And since the ...
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| Smoke alarm (Firex) | 5/28/2008 |
Q: i have a hard wired smoke detector system in my home and removed one of the detectors about a week ... A: Sounds like the new detector you bought is not compatible with the old ones. What you need to do is ...
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| smoke detector | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I have the BRK model 4919 hard wired smoke detectors in my home. One has broken and when looking to ... A: and thanks for your question. It's a good one. Most specification sheets will list the devices with ...
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| Brinks home system expansion | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Dave: I have a current Brinks deluxe home system and I want to add a wireless keyfob, smoke and ... A: and thanks for writing. Brinks does not sell their systems to customers.. they LEASE only. They ...
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| dead system | 5/22/2008 |
Q: Dave, My ademco vista-20HWse system is totally dead. The fuse isn't blown and I have voltage at the ... A: and thanks for your question. Well, you can check the standby battery. Look for corroded terminals. ...
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| Alarm window contacts question | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I contacted you before to see if it was possible to replace a faulty window contact/sensor on our ... A: Janet, you're the best! You should have no issues. I didn't realize it was a surface-mount contact, ...
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| Short siren events for no reason from unarmed system | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have an unarmed PC-1555 system that occasionally sounds the main siren for a very short time (less ... A: and thanks for your question. There are only a few instances where the siren can sound without a ...
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| Alarm window contacts question | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I contacted you before to see if it was possible to replace a faulty window contact/sensor on our ... A: "Mucking it up" is a tongue-in-check technical term... and I think I can help you avoid that. ...
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| Master code reset | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I just moved into a home with a security system but I don't know the master code (1234) doesn't ... A: and thanks for writing. Most modern alarm panels have a means to reset the master code, however ...
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| dsc classic pc1555 | 5/18/2008 |
Q: my dsc went off twice in two weeks late in the night it showed a zone 2 perimiter breech but was a ... A: John. Here's a link to the user manual for the DSC1555: http://nassausecurity.com/p1224.htm Look ...
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| dsc classic pc1555 | 5/17/2008 |
Q: my dsc went off twice in two weeks late in the night it showed a zone 2 perimiter breech but was a ... A: and thanks for your question. The battery is past its useful life of about five years and should be ...
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| wireless home security alarms | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I'm looking for a home security alarm system and maybe you can narrow down to few systems that ... A: and thanks for your question. That's a pretty tight budget for the features that you're looking ...
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| Firex 120-1070B- replaced with 4618 | 5/16/2008 |
Q: A couple of our alarms sounded several days ago. We pinpointed which we believed to be the problem. ... A: Once a minute or so chirp? Not a wiring issue. It's just a guess, but check your wall outlets for a ...
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| Door release for fire shutters | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Will a shutter protecting an opening in a rated wall need to drop on a general alarm in the building ... A: and thanks for your question. I think you'll find code information in the same section that covers ...
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| smoke detector chirps same time each day | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I have a hard wired smoke detector upstairs in our home. For the past four mornings the smoke ... A: and thanks for writing. Since smoke detectors don't know the time of day, I'd look elswhere. Try ...
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| Firex smoke alarm system | 5/14/2008 |
Q: We bought a new built house 1 year ago. We decided to change batteries in smoke alarms last night. ... A: and thanks for your question. First, here's a link to a site where you can download a copy of the ...
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| Smoke Detector Alarm Won't Turn Off | 5/12/2008 |
Q: Sorry - I had already sent in my question regarding our situation with our smoke detectors not ... A: and thanks for writing. First, here's a link to the manual for your detectors: ...
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| DSC1500 | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Q1. trouble light is ON. Per manual I searched online, it said press *, then 2 to display trouble ... A: First, you'll need a replacement battery. The useful life is about 5 years, and you're well past ...
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| DSC1500 | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Q1. trouble light is ON. Per manual I searched online, it said press *, then 2 to display trouble ... A: and thanks for your question. A couple of points; first, this is a low-voltage system. The AC power ...
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| DCS 1500 alarm system zone lights on | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I did a hardware reset using the instruction from the installer manual. After the reset all of the ... A: and thanks for writing. Some issues are simply too complex to be able to handle by e-mail. This is ...
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| intermitant beeping | 5/2/2008 |
Q: One of my six smoke detectors (wired in during construction) started beeping about once every 30 ... A: Carol. You got the make, but the serial number doesn't help to identify the model number. Please go ...
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| intermitant beeping | 5/1/2008 |
Q: One of my six smoke detectors (wired in during construction) started beeping about once every 30 ... A: and thanks for your question. Various smoke detectors have different interpretations for LEDs and ...
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| DSC PC1500 sensor | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Hope you can help: Last night in the wee hours our alarm went off. Turns out it is a sensor on a ... A: and thanks for your question. If you've aligned the magnetic part with the switch part, and the ...
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| Alarms going off for not reason | 4/29/2008 |
Q: we just moved into a new home. The fire/smoke alarms are all going off at once. We cut the ... A: and thanks for your question. You can disable the alarms by removing the battery from each detector ...
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| Alarm beeping intermittently | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have a First Alert 145c which I read is similar to the Vista 10se. My Key pad has been beeping ... A: and thanks for writing. There's no way I can tell what the installers disconnected in your panel, ...
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| DSC 1500 alarm wired type system | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Sir, I am getting a zone 1 fault code on my DSC 1500 which indicates a low battery fault. What type ... A: and thanks for writing. The battery is located in the main control panel (separate from the ...
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| Night chirping smoke alarm | 4/24/2008 |
Q: We have one of 8 or 9 First Alert smoke alarms in the house that chirps in the morning before the ... A: and thanks for your question. There shouldn't be any correlation between temperature (or hour of ...
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| Motion Sensor Zones | 4/24/2008 |
Q: Dave, Can you please help me pick a zone for the motion sensors. I have looked over the manual again ... A: .. You have me mightily confused, but I'll take a shot at it... First, when you say you can't find ...
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| smoke detector | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I wrote you earlier and just reviewed my question. I need to add that I turned off the breaker to ... A: and thanks for writing. Please go to this link on the Internet. It's the manufacturer for your ...
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| Ademco 20p Panel - Code Encryptor II & low batt error | 4/22/2008 |
Q: Finally you are not "maxxed" out on questions! I have been enjoying reading your expert answers and ... A: and thanks for writing. On the panic zone, that's a programming choice per zone. (The zone is told ...
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| Unit will not alarm. | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have a DSC 832 System in my home with two keypads model #LCD5500. One at the front door and one at ... A: and thanks for writing. From your description, you have two issues. First, the protection in the ...
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| DSC PC1500 Keyboard sounds | 4/21/2008 |
Q: We have a DSC PC1500, and when alarming the system at night, the keypad goes through a series of ... A: Wonderful! Here's what to do, and what you will see and hear as you do it. This should take you ...
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| Napco Magnum 1000 | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I own a home with a Magnum 1000 where the system recently sounded (the fire portion I believe), but ... A: and thanks for writing. NAPCO is one of the few brands I never serviced while working in the field. ...
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| DSC PC1500 Keyboard sounds | 4/20/2008 |
Q: We have a DSC PC1500, and when alarming the system at night, the keypad goes through a series of ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, the audible signals during the exit delay can be turned off, but ...
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| Moose Z1100E speaker/siren? | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I just moved into a home that has a Moose Z1100E system. The system seems to work (I can ... A: .. looks like you were one step ahead of me. Okay, the next obvious thing to do is to open the ...
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| Moose Z1100E speaker/siren? | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I just moved into a home that has a Moose Z1100E system. The system seems to work (I can ... A: and thanks for writing. The Z1100 is a pretty old control, and I'm guessing that it's been in the ...
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| Arm Exterior with Stay button | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a home with a DSC Power 832 PC 5010 security system. When I press the Stay ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, it is a programming issue. The zone for the motion detectors has ...
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| First Alert FA110C/FA120C | 4/14/2008 |
Q: Can you PLEASE tell me if we are are away and the alarm goes off by accident, is this model designed ... A: and thanks for your question. I can't speak for your particular model, but... I don't know of a ...
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| Open Zone | 4/13/2008 |
Q: It is a PC 1555. The keypad does not show ready. When I push the (#) key it blinks with at 6. I have ... A: Okay... there are a few different ways to protect windows. Most likely yours are protected with ...
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| Open Zone | 4/12/2008 |
Q: It is a PC 1555. The keypad does not show ready. When I push the (#) key it blinks with at 6. I have ... A: and thanks for your question. Not much information to go on, so far. Can you tell me about zone 6? ...
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| DSC Power832 flashing FC | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I justmoved into a home with a Dsc Power832(pc5010)v.2 system. It is currently flashing FC on the ... A: and thanks for writing. I'm not familiar with the "FC" message and I didn't see it in the ...
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| Brinks Premium keypad | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Is the last time that the system was armed stored in memory? If so how do I retrieve it? A: and thanks for your question. I do not believe that arm/disarm data is stored in memory at the ...
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| Ademco M6674 | 4/9/2008 |
Q: We have an ademco alarm system in our home. we are no longer have the service that monitors the ... A: and thanks for your question. I'll have to answer in generic terms, sine the model number you ...
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| DSC PC-1500 false alarms | 4/7/2008 |
Q: We have been getting false alarms on a particular zone (#6) for a year now. Always between certain ... A: and thanks for your question. The first step is to eliminate the control as the problem. The best ...
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| Kidde Model 1276 smoke detector | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have these smoke detectors and they have been going off all night, about 10-15 seconds then stops. ... A: and thanks for writing. Aside from changing the batteries, the best thing you can do is clean the ...
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| Alarm beeps | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have the ADEMCO VIA_30PSE, VISTA-10SE, and every so often it beeps. When looking at the system ... A: and thanks for your question. You've found the battery -- but removing it isn't going to help. The ...
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| Master code | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a home that was owned by the bank. I was sitting vacant for almost a year. Inside ... A: Troy. I found some information. First, here's a link to the User's Manual for your system: ...
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| Master code | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a home that was owned by the bank. I was sitting vacant for almost a year. Inside ... A: and thanks for your question. I don't yet have enough information to give you an answer. If you ...
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| Trouble with my BRK Model 41208 Smoke Alarma | 4/3/2008 |
Q: Hey- dave- These (BRK Electronics model 41208's) alarms keep on beeping at different times. I ... A: and thanks for your question. Please visit these links. The first is BRK's troubleshooting page, ...
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| DSC 1500 | 3/27/2008 |
Q: Would like to install DSC 1500 on my boat.My brother updated for insurance reasons.He gave me this ... A: and thanks for writing. You can download an installation manual here: ...
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| Firex 4580 Chirping | 3/27/2008 |
Q: Dave, I replaced the battery in one of my detectors only to have it keep chirping. I decided to ... A: and thanks for writing. Download the user maunal for your detector here: ...
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| new batteries do not stop hard wired smoke alarms from beeping | 3/25/2008 |
Q: We have several hard wired BRK First Alert (9120B model) installed in our home. We consistently get ... A: .. I'm sorry the "quick fix" didn't last. And there's really nothing else to try that I can think ...
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| Chirping every minute after ... | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I came home to my alarm chirping every 60 seconds. I replaced the batteries in all (5) alarms, ... A: and thanks for writing. First, here's a link to the user manual for your detector: ...
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| NT9010 DSC | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Trying to mess with the 2nd phone number option, I have caused a "communication trouble" with Yellow ... A: and thanks for writing. Here's a link to the User's Manual for your system. Trouble conditions are ...
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| DSC832/PC5010 | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I am trying to discontinue using the standard telephone line to report to the monitoring station. I ... A: and thanks for your question. See you should be able to transmit to your monitoring center using ...
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| Dsc Power 832 PC5010 | 3/16/2008 |
Q: Recently bought home with the Power 832 PC5010 system. Previous owners didn’t know the code. (I ... A: and thanks for writing. DSC commonly uses the model number of their panels as the initial master ...
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| new batteries do not stop hard wired smoke alarms from beeping | 3/16/2008 |
Q: We have several hard wired BRK First Alert (9120B model) installed in our home. We consistently get ... A: and thanks for your question. There is one more thing you can try: Disconnect the electric harness ...
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| DCS832/PC5010 | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I recently installed a DSC832/PC5010 system with the windows(20) and doors(5) series wired into ... A: and thanks for writing. "Partitions" are logical divisions of the alarm system. In short, if a ...
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| Kiddie Fyrnetics Ionization Alarm Model 4125 | 3/15/2008 |
Q: Two of my 5 interconnected alarms have been chirping. I live in an apartment complex and have no ... A: http://www.kidde.com/utcfs/Templates/Pages/Template-46/0,8060,pageId%3D794%26siteId%3D384,00.html I ...
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| First Alert FA110c | 3/14/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me how to open the main box in the basement in order to change the battery? It does not ... A: and thanks for your question. I'm not familiar with the First Alert line, but I can say that most ...
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| pc2500 | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have pc2500 installed in my household. The alarm system has the trouble light on. I tried to push ... A: and thanks for writing. You've done all you can do. The manual says: TROUBLE DISPLAY The PC2550 ...
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| ITI Commander 3000 | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I recently got a house with an ITI Commander 3000 wireless security system. I have no paperwork and ... A: and thanks for your question. The Commander 3000 appears to have been discontinued back in 2003. I ...
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| PC1555RKZ Ranger American | 3/10/2008 |
Q: Can you give me the link for the instruction manual for the above mentioned security system? We ... A: and thanks for writing. And sorry for the delay in responding! You can download a PDF of your ...
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| No Chimes when door or window opens | 3/8/2008 |
Q: We have an Ademco home security system. We had a battery failure and have replaced the battery, ... A: .. you are obviously one step ahead of me! The default master code would be the model number of ...
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| Firex - Item5000 | 3/8/2008 |
Q: We have recently encountered a problem with out Firex smoke detectors going off, but there is no ... A: and thanks for writing. Smoke detectors become more sensitive and prone to false alarms when they ...
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| Firex 120-1072B smoke detector | 3/7/2008 |
Q: Dave: I have 6 of the above detectors that are over 10 years old and would like to replace them. ... A: and thanks for writing. Here's a website that has good information on Firex, past and present. ...
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| Compatibility between brands | 3/3/2008 |
Q: An electrician installed (hardwired) two US electric smoke detectors with a firex 12000 C02 ... A: Bertha. I can only make an educated guess from where I sit, and I'm assuming the detectors you ...
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| Morse MDC-16C | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I inherited a Morse MDC-16C Security Control Center panel and two MPC-32D keypads, but I don't have ... A: and congratulations on inheriting some antique equipment! There are a couple of places online where ...
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| en1550 alarm system | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I'm hoping you can help me. We moved in to a home with an Emergency Networks EN1550 alarm system. It ... A: Glad to be of assistance, Kim. I checked the link to the battery you listed, and it will be fine. ...
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| Compatibility between brands | 3/1/2008 |
Q: An electrician installed (hardwired) two US electric smoke detectors with a firex 12000 C02 ... A: and thanks for your question. Unless a manufacturer specifically says a different brand is ...
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| Kiddie fyrnetic 1275 Chirping | 2/29/2008 |
Q: The alarm starting chirping and continues even though I replaced the battery. Only one of the ... A: http://www.kiddeus.com/utcfs/ws-384/Assets/1275H_440381en.pdf And there's one additional thing you ...
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| Master Code Reset | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I have a EN1550 alarm system in my home & my Master Code does not work anymore. I have owned the ... A: Don. Again, if you default the panel, you'll have to reprogram from scratch, so be forewarned. ...
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| Master Code Reset | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have a EN1550 alarm system in my home & my Master Code does not work anymore. I have owned the ... A: and thanks for writing. I see two possibilities. First, you have the correct Master Code, but it ...
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| en1550 alarm system | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I'm hoping you can help me. We moved in to a home with an Emergency Networks EN1550 alarm system. It ... A: and thanks for your question. From what you describe, the system's backup battery has failed. That ...
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| Ademco Alarm | 2/25/2008 |
Q: My Mother pushed a panic button on my aunts ADEMCO system-it does not appear to be monitored and the ... A: and thanks for writing. It sounds to me like the system is armed, and every time you open the door, ...
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| Replacing 8 zoe keypads with 16 zone pads | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Dave - My monitoring company is about to install a wireless zone expansion module in order to ... A: .. I'm not in a position to be able to say if any programming will be required for the additional ...
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| Replacing 8 zoe keypads with 16 zone pads | 2/23/2008 |
Q: Dave - My monitoring company is about to install a wireless zone expansion module in order to ... A: and thanks for writing. I'm glad that you've taken some time to think this through. First, I'd ...
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| master code | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I have recently purchased a home. And have managed to turn on and activate alarm system for local ... A: Brad. Brinks is a special case for two reasons. First, their control sets are not standard, ...
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| 4110XM | 2/18/2008 |
Q: Dave, Similar to a previous email question we have a 4110XM that chirps. On the panel it shows the ... A: and thanks for your question. Open this link, and you'll find the manual for your control on the ...
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| moose z1100 installation manual | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I am trying to download a moose z1100 installation manual from diyalarmforum.com but the ... A: Sometimes you can find installation (versus user) manuals online and download them for free. ...
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| Interconnected smoke alarms won't stop | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I just replaced my old BRK 1829 interconnected smoke detectors with the 9120B model. The are all on ... A: and thanks for your question. You pose an interesting problem. Here's what I think. First, the BRK ...
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| First Ranger Alam | 2/13/2008 |
Q: We just moved into a preowned home and it has an alarm already installed but we dont have a manual ... A: and thanks for your question. I've never heard of an alarm system brand called "First Ranger," and ...
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| ADEMCO 4110 chirping | 2/12/2008 |
Q: We recently bought a 5 year old house, with ADEMCO 4110XM installed, but not hooked up to a service ... A: .. To change the battery, you need to find three pieces of information, and these you can find on ...
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| dsc pc 2500 | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I have an old hardwired security system (non monitered). On the tallest ceiling in my house a round ... A: and thanks for writing. I'm guessing you asked two very similar questions this morning. There may ...
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| cat friendly motion sensors | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I have a napco magnum alert 1000 with motion detectors in 3 of the zones. The one in the basement ... A: and thanks for writing. I can't give you specific advice because there are other elements to take ...
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| Home Fire Alarms Keep Going Off | 2/8/2008 |
Q: It is a wired system with 3 alarms (basement at foot of stairs, 1st floor outside bedroom and 2nd ... A: and thanks for your question. Smoke detectors do some regular maintenance. As the detection chamber ...
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| reset my master code | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I have an alarm system originally installed by Emergency Networks. My pad is an EN155OR model. I ... A: and thanks for your question. I can't tell you whether you can reset the master code without ...
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| DSC 832 | 2/7/2008 |
Q: just tonight an alarm went off and on the keypad the lights lit were Memory & Fire. I have been ... A: and thanks for writing. Here's a link to the manual for your system. An explanation of the keypad ...
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| DSC PC1555 classic | 2/5/2008 |
Q: The letter 8 is lit up on my panel and the ready light will not go green. There is no trouble light. ... A: and thanks for writing. Try this: Trouble [8] - Loss of System Time This trouble occurs when the ...
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| Chirping hardwired system | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I had a similar problem with chirping. Replaced all smoke detectors and batteries. Still chirps. ... A: and thanks for writing. Two things to check... First, check to see whether you have a carbon ...
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| Reliability | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I have owned 2 DSC systems over the last 12 years. They have been trouble free. Looking to upgrade ... A: and thanks for the additional information. I think it's very common for an installer or dealer to ...
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| Reliability | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have owned 2 DSC systems over the last 12 years. They have been trouble free. Looking to upgrade ... A: and thanks for your question. I cannot say whether the expense is justified. I'll try to explain ...
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| Radionics d2412u/d2412ue | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have the above alarm system and want to use it but not have it monitored. It works well and arms ... A: Well, the 2412 is an obsolete panel, and an Internet search for a programming guide turned up empty. ...
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| smoke detectors | 1/31/2008 |
Q: Just bought the house a few months back, went to test the smoke alarms and they wouldnt shut off. ... A: .. Yes, the test feature should turn off within a second or two when you release the test button. ...
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| Radionics d2412u/d2412ue | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I have the above alarm system and want to use it but not have it monitored. It works well and arms ... A: and thanks for writing. The reason you're getting a "no dial tone" message is that the control is ...
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| Security System alarm keeps going off!! | 1/29/2008 |
Q: We have an older (probably 10 - 12) security system in our home. It says Teamgarde, and also says ... A: and my apologies for the delay in getting back to you. Given the additional information, I need to ...
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| Security System alarm keeps going off!! | 1/29/2008 |
Q: We have an older (probably 10 - 12) security system in our home. It says Teamgarde, and also says ... A: and thanks for writing. There's not a lot of information to go on... but here's where I'd start. ...
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| Smoke alarms | 1/28/2008 |
Q: The smoke detectors in our 2 story home alarm - for no apparent reason. They are wired into the ... A: Smoke detectors become more sensitive with age and the accumulation of dust. If your detector(s) ...
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| Stop the annoying Low Battery Alarm | 1/27/2008 |
Q: We have an Ademco Vista 10SE system that is now 9 years old.. 2 nights ago the panel started ... A: and thanks for writing. I don't think there are any user commands to disable the low battery ...
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| Can't get AC wire plug off of Firex smoke detector | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I sent an earlier question about how to get smoke detector detached from the wall in order to change ... A: and thanks for writing. Firex has some "tamper-resistant" features built into their detectors. ...
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| Recommendation for Security System | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Dave: I bought an X10 camera and motion sensing system a few weeks ago, and having much trouble ... A: and thanks for your question. In my opinion, you're not going to be able to get a quality system as ...
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| Napco Magnum 1008LKDL problems | 1/26/2008 |
Q: .. Im having some problems with my Napco 1008LKDL system and Im not sure what the problem might be. ... A: Erik. Rather than powering the system down, can you use your code to turn the system off? Also, ...
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| Brinks Smoke Detector | 1/25/2008 |
Q: My wife and I bought our house in April of 2006. The previous owner had installed a Brinks security ... A: and thanks for writing. Brinks owns the equipment left by the previous owner, and they have (or ...
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| Find Cause of Zone Fault? | 1/24/2008 |
Q: If I am getting a zone fault (unsecure zone), how can I check each window/door to see if that might ... A: and thanks for writing. The problem could be at any of the sensors, OR anywhere in the wiring for ...
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| ademco 4110 home alarm console programming | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I have this unit since early 1990s, no problems until alarm horn would only sound for about 5-6 secs ... A: .. it certainly sounds like a programming error, but you sound pretty competent in your description ...
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| DSC motion sensor | 1/22/2008 |
Q: My light of the motion sensor "DSC intrusion detection unit 89x0" does not light. I did not find ... A: The four-wire hookup tells me that the detector is powered from the control, so if everything else ...
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| DSC motion sensor | 1/21/2008 |
Q: My light of the motion sensor "DSC intrusion detection unit 89x0" does not light. I did not find ... A: and thanks for writing. Before you replace the unit, consider that it's probably a power problem. ...
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| False house alarms | 1/19/2008 |
Q: We have a basic vanilla alarm system in our home with no zones that includes 3 motion detectors, 3 ... A: and thanks for your question. False alarms have many causes, and there's nothing that you described ...
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| Magnum Alert | 1/18/2008 |
Q: We threw the breaker to change a light fixture in the bathroom and it was the same one our Magnum ... A: and thanks for writing. Alarm backup batteries generally have a useful life of about five years ...
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| Ademco VISTA-20HWse | 1/17/2008 |
Q: We've lived in our house for 10 years and over the last few months the alarm seems to go off 2-3 ... A: and thanks for writing. "BAT" means that your system's backup battery is weak, and needs to be ...
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| Ademco 4110xm alarm | 1/16/2008 |
Q: We had a power outage for 14 hrs. When power came back up, our hard wired alarm key board was dead, ... A: and thanks for your question. A 14-hour power failure can put a battery into deep-discharge, but ...
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| Firex 120-1182 problems | 1/15/2008 |
Q: Did you ever receive any further information regarding a question that was asked about this brand ... A: and thanks for writing. I wish my memory were that good, but I don't recall the question to which ...
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| Ademco Alarm system | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I recently had to replace one of my wireless transmitters on my Ademco Security System (User manual ... A: and thanks for your question. I'll not be able to help you directly, since I think the enrollment ...
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| Do not know how to use system | 1/14/2008 |
Q: We purchased our home two years ago, it has a DSC Power 832 PC 5010 system already installed. We ... A: and thanks for writing. I think every major alarm company (including ADT and Brinks) has some sort ...
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| battery and hardwired smoke detectors | 1/14/2008 |
Q: Conventional wisdom says that a conventional battery somke detector has a lifetime of about 10 ... A: The technologies are the same, and the useful lifespan of hardwired and battery-operated detectors ...
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| battery and hardwired smoke detectors | 1/11/2008 |
Q: Conventional wisdom says that a conventional battery somke detector has a lifetime of about 10 ... A: and thanks for your questions. Most smoke detectors have a built-in test button (some use a magnet ...
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| zone 1 error | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I have four zones in my house and one zone is constantly lite. The other zones operate correctly. It ... A: and thanks for writing. You're not going to learn to be an alarm technician from this forum, but ...
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| alarm system freak out | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I moved into my home approx 4 years ago that had a pre-installed alarm system "first alert" it has ... A: and thanks for writing. Yes, those wireless door sensors do have batteries that need to be replaced ...
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| Disabling the modem support for DSC2550 | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have a PC2550 connected in my house. The first two years I had a monitoring system but decided to ... A: and thanks for writing. I'm afraid you'll need to hire a technician to handle this one. When you ...
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| Alarm system | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have a Napco 850 home alarm system that works well but I have only one keypad at the front door. ... A: and thanks for your question. Here's a link to the installation manual: ...
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| Fire alarm went off twice last night -- hard-wired to all other alarms | 1/3/2008 |
Q: Dave. I have a similar question/possibly the same question as Barbara. One fire alarm in our house ... A: and thanks for your question. If you've isolated the one detector that's prone to false alarms, it ...
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| smoke detectors going off | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I have 6 smoke detectors in my home, and they keep going off for no apparent reason. One will chirp ... A: and thanks for writing. There are a few things to consider. If you've noted that the detectors go ...
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| alarm going off needlessly | 1/2/2008 |
Q: It is 12:30 am after another night (last night it was all night) of all four of our alarms going off ... A: Barbara. Below is an article about that model smoke detector. After reading it, may I suggest that ...
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| alarm going off needlessly | 1/2/2008 |
Q: It is 12:30 am after another night (last night it was all night) of all four of our alarms going off ... A: and thanks for your question. Smoke detectors are interconnected, so that when one detects smoke, ...
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| NAPCO Magnum Alert 1000 Series(MA1000e) | 1/1/2008 |
Q: My system is a 3 zone hard wired system professionally installed about 10 years ago and was trouble ... A: and thanks for your question. MA100e is the part number for your keypad; you need to get the model ...
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| FA260 System | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I'm getting an "FC" code on the display keypad and don't know what it means or how to clear it. ... A: and thanks for writing. FA260 is the model number of your keypad, not the control. You can find ...
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| Moose Z1100 home alarm system | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I have Moose Z1100 home alarm system with two keypads which originally installed on my home when ... A: and thanks for writing. It could very well be another failed keypad. The true test would be to ...
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| alarm issue | 12/30/2007 |
Q: When my system alarms, it dials the security service and they answer but it keeps on dialing and it ... A: and thanks for writing. The board you mention is the main system board for the entire alarm system; ...
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| Smoke alarms chirping and keeping us awake | 12/30/2007 |
Q: Two months ago two explosions occurred in two of our nine interconnected smoke alarms (BRK models ... A: and thanks for your questions. Your smoke detectors are not connected in any manner to your ...
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| smoke detector beeping | 12/28/2007 |
Q: It is 330AM, and we have been fighting a beeping smoke detector. My biggest problem is that the ... A: and thanks for writing. If the beeping is more like a chirp that occurs about once a minute, then ...
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| DSC Power 832 | 12/28/2007 |
Q: We are having some trouble with our DSC Power 832 system. The main panel is a PC 5010 and it has a ... A: Good morning John. Your system has one or more wirless devices, and these are battery operated. The ...
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| BRK 4120B Going off when cold? | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I'm visiting my parents for the holidays, and they're complaining that there BRK4120B's that were ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, there could be a cause-and-effect relationship between weather ...
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| chirping - DSC PC1555RKZ Alarm | 12/25/2007 |
Q: Ever since there is a power outage at my home, my DSC PC1555RKZ alarm kepts on chirping every 10sec ... A: and thanks for writing. There's not enough information in your message to help you right away, but ...
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| Fire Alarm - Battery Operated - Keeps going off | 12/24/2007 |
Q: twice now my fire alarm has gone off randomly.. once at 3am and once at 5am on two seperate ... A: and thanks for your question. There are two possibilities... first, there is a valid reason for ...
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| DSC 832 PC5010 | 12/24/2007 |
Q: This system is about 10 years old and the company that installed it is no loger in business. The ... A: and thanks for writing. There are many things that could be wrong, from a worn keypad to a faulty ...
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| yellow system light PC1555 | 12/23/2007 |
Q: My home alarm system is functioning properly. It is a Ranger American PC1555 but I don't have the ... A: and thanks for writing. Here's a link through which you can download a copy of the instruction ...
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| DSC Bell Trouble | 12/22/2007 |
Q: Darling daughter bought a home that has a DSC Power 832 / PC5010 system installed. The previous ... A: and thanks for writing. You have two issues. The first will require the Master Code: Trouble [8] - ...
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| wiring a fire alarm | 12/19/2007 |
Q: i will be installing a fire alarm system in a hotel in the uk. could you please tell me if i need to ... A: and thanks for your questions. I'm in the US, and not conversant in fire codes in the UK. Good ...
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| Chirping at night | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Last year you answered a question about the chirping of smoke alarms specifically during the night. ... A: and thanks for writing. Many manufacturers recommend replacing detectors at about 10 years. ...
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| smoke alarm | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I replaced the back-up battery several days ago in a smoke detector on the 2nd floor and now there ... A: Linda. If there's no CO detector, I'm guessing that there is at least one more smoke detector in ...
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| smoke alarm | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I replaced the back-up battery several days ago in a smoke detector on the 2nd floor and now there ... A: Linda. Do you have a carbon monoxide detector in the basement? These often have backup batteries, ...
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| beeping all the time for no reason | 12/15/2007 |
Q: My home security alarm beeps all the time for no reason, the battery word is on the led panel but ... A: If the system is telling you that there's a battery problem, I'd focus on that. Is it a wireless ...
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| Kidde 1276 chirping | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I'm in a 2 year old home with interconnected Kidde 1276 smoke detectors. A few weeks ago a detector ... A: and thanks for writing. I've posted this advice from the Atlanta Supply web page many times. It ...
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| dsc1500 | 12/10/2007 |
Q: My system was armed and when I came in I had gloves on and messed up, long story short my alarm went ... A: and thanks for writing. I think the last thing you want to do is to reset the panel back to its ...
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| Service Required low battery | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have a DSC832 alarm panel. On the keypad I have a trouble light. When I *2 it says "service ... A: and thanks for writing. Here's what the manual says: To view trouble conditions: 1. Press [ ] [2]. ...
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| DSC PC1550 master code | 12/8/2007 |
Q: Follow-up: Thanks for your suggestion. I tried doing a power-off reset. It didn't reset the master ... A: Sorry that the re-boot didn't do the trick. You're in not so good a place now, since the only way I ...
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| DSC 2530 | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I have an old DSC 253o. I did not know the code so I did a hard reset on the panel. Powered down, ... A: and thanks for your question. When you set the panel back to its default condition, you not only ...
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| Ionaization Smoke Alarm 1275 | 12/4/2007 |
Q: The detector keeps on ringing every 30/60 sec or so. I twisted it off the ceiling but their are ... A: and thanks for writing. If the detector is making a single "chirping" or "beeping" noise every ...
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| BRK Model 4919 Hard-wired smoke detectors giving false alarms | 12/3/2007 |
Q: Dave, Ever since we moved in our home the BRK Model 4919 hard wired smoke detectors have given us ... A: and thanks for your question. I don't have a manual for BRK model 4919 in my collection, so I can't ...
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| interchangeable smoke detector | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I have recently experienced a bad detector in which I will hove to replace. However, it has been ... A: and thanks for an excellent question. The short answer to your question is "yes." However, you'll ...
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| brk 9120 beeps | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I have a brk 9120 that beeps just once at 3am every morning, we replaced the battery and that didn't ... A: and thanks for writing. Smoke detectors don't have an internal clock, so if you're experiencing a ...
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| DSC PC1500 master code | 11/27/2007 |
Q: This panel was installed 8-9 years ago, and I've used the master code successfully in the past. But ... A: and thanks for your question. There is a way to default the panel back to its factory settings, but ...
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| DSC Power 832 PC5010 | 11/25/2007 |
Q: My system has worked fine for 7 years, but the other day I changed phone company providers. Now my ... A: The filter would be provided by your DSL provider. Every analog telephone in you house would get ...
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| DSC Power 832 PC5010 | 11/24/2007 |
Q: My system has worked fine for 7 years, but the other day I changed phone company providers. Now my ... A: and thanks for your question. There may be a couple of things at work here... Since the trouble ...
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| Irregularl false alarms | 11/24/2007 |
Q: 20 year old Moose Z1100. regularly maintained and checked and has always been reliable, recently ... A: and thanks for writing. I would suspect the alarm circuit before the panel. There is a simple test ...
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| DSC PC1555 | 11/20/2007 |
Q: After setting the clock of the PC1555 back an hour, I have experienced regular keypad alarm ... A: and thanks for writing. I've never experienced the symptom you descibe. It does seem related to ...
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| motion sensor | 11/15/2007 |
Q: My DSC PC1555 system was activated yesterday. After I armed the system and walk pass the motion ... A: Here's what I think. Motion detectors need power, and I think your motion detector has lost power. ...
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| motion sensor | 11/14/2007 |
Q: My DSC PC1555 system was activated yesterday. After I armed the system and walk pass the motion ... A: and thanks for writing. I have a couple of questions for you that will help me help you. First, is ...
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| dsc 1616 | 11/13/2007 |
Q: Dave, I have a new dsc 1616 installed in new ... A: The method on page 24 is the only way I know to reset the panel back to default condidtion. Sorry ...
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| BRK 4120 Smoke detectors | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I read your message about troubleshooting 4120's with intermittent beeping. I've had a bunch of ... A: and thanks for your question. I did a quick search and found that the BRK 4120 is a discontinued ...
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| interconnect fire alarms not beeping in series | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I have an interconnected fire alarm system (house built in 1999) and I recenty noticed that if one ... A: and thanks for writing. ALL the detectors should sound when pressing the test button on any of ...
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| Blank LED on Control Panel | 11/11/2007 |
Q: A friend of mine was staying at my house and came home one night and had forgotten the disable ... A: and thanks for writing. First, when you say your friend pulled the panel from the wall, am I ...
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| Smoke Detector | 11/10/2007 |
Q: Our Kidde/Lifesaver green LED light is blinking, why? A: and thanks for your question. The green LED serves two functions. First, when it's on steady, it ...
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| dsc 1616 | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Dave, I have a new dsc 1616 installed in new ... A: and thanks for writing. Since the system never was operational, it's possible that there's an ...
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| Beeping Smoke Detector | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have two Firex smoke detectors (not sure about model number, it says "FADC", but also has the ... A: To try to kill the intermittant beeping, you need to remove both the battery and AC power to all the ...
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| alarms sys and smoke detector | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I really hope you can help. I recently moved into my home 4 months ago and didn't renew the ... A: and thanks for writing. You're halfway there... I think. You said you disconnected the battery, but ...
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| stopping the chirp in firex 120 720c | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I'm still unsure about how to get to the battery. Should I pull off the connector plate with the ... A: .. Some detectors don't have a backup battery. Not my idea of a good plan, but there are some out ...
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| 8980e | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to install a motion sensor to a ranger 8980e system,that is 8 yr. old. motion sensor is ... A: and thanks for writing. One thing comes to mind -- did you install the end-of-line resistor in the ...
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| brk model 41208 fire alams | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I need to replace my fire alarms. They go off when they want and don't work some times. There brk ... A: and thanks for writing. No, you don't have to buy the same detectors, but it's not advisable to try ...
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| Smoke Alarm Beeps Intermittently | 10/29/2007 |
Q: Similar problemn to another post. We have a BKR 86RACE Smoke alarm. 2 alarms interconnected, ... A: and thanks for writing. Try this quick fix. Power down the detectors by disconnecting the electric ...
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| Kiddie Fyrnetics Ionization Smoke Alarm model 1275 | 10/27/2007 |
Q: Last night 11:30 PM and again at 4:30 am our smoke alarms (we have 5) went off. They are obviously ... A: Hekko Janie, and thanks for writing. The detectors are probably dirty and need to be cleaned. How ...
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| chirp - but not smoke alarm | 10/26/2007 |
Q: have been experiencing a chirp (similar to the sound of the smoke alarm) coming from my junction box ... A: Hmmm... I was hoping to get lucky. Well, the first thing I'd do is put a new battery in your smoke ...
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| First Alert FA260 | 10/26/2007 |
Q: How do I turn off the Chime? Thanks A: I thing the part number you gave me is for the keypad. You need to find the model number of the ...
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| chirp - but not smoke alarm | 10/25/2007 |
Q: have been experiencing a chirp (similar to the sound of the smoke alarm) coming from my junction box ... A: Not much I can help with, since you've eliminated the smoke detector and alarm system as possible ...
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| alarm going off at 2:00 am every day | 10/24/2007 |
Q: This is a Brinks security system.We inherited with the house.We do not have Brink's service and they ... A: I can't fault Brinks for not providing service to a non-customer. If you don't want to subscribe to ...
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| PC2550 | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I have a PC2550 problem. I came home one day to find the alarm off and the entire system inoperable. ... A: and thanks for writing. First, I don't think the PC2550 is in production any more. I looked at a ...
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| Napco Magnum 1008LKDL problems | 10/22/2007 |
Q: .. Im having some problems with my Napco 1008LKDL system and Im not sure what the problem might be. ... A: Too soon to say whether you're fried. No modern alarm panel will function correctly without the ...
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| smoke dector | 7/17/2007 |
Q: Just moved into a rental with 3 smoke detectors. Replaced the batteries on 2, the third did not have ... A: and thanks for writing. Last year, there were reports of batteries exploding in certain smoke ...
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| DSC PC2550 | 7/16/2007 |
Q: ~my computer got frozen when I sent my question a while ago, so if you receive 2 similar questions, ... A: and thanks for writing. Based on what you wrote, I can't even guess what's setting off the alarm. ...
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| DSC door handleset | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a house built in 1991/1992 that has a DSC Power 832, PC5010 security system. I ... A: and thanks for your question. To my knowledge, there is no connection whatsoever between Titan ...
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| Smoke alarm chirping | 7/14/2007 |
Q: How do I get the chirping to quit after I have replace the smoke alarm batteries. I awoke to the ... A: and thanks for writing. For each detector, disconnect the electric harness and remove the battery. ...
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| ADT battery | 7/14/2007 |
Q: My alarm system (Ademco VIA-30PSE, VISTA - 10SE) keypad was beeping the other day and the low ... A: and thanks for writing. There are a few things you can check before calling in a technician. ...
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| DSC 832 PC5010 | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I added a new battery and transformer, now whenever a senor is opened and then closed my Bell/Alarm ... A: and thanks for writing. The behavior you describe isn't normal for a system, and I wonder why you ...
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| Door Chimes stop working | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I have a ADT DSC 832 system. Two of my door chimes has stop working. I called ADT and they had me ... A: and thanks for your question. The "door chime" feature chimes whenever any point of protection is ...
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| Fire Alarm - FIREX | 4/8/2007 |
Q: we have 6 fire alarm detectors and the ones upstairs are chirping every minute or so. We have ... A: and thanks for writing. Do two things. First, ensure that if you have a carbon monoxide detector, ...
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| Ac trouble | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I had to remove one of my keypads on my DSC Power 832. I shut my AC power and battery before ... A: and thanks for writing. I think the AC is okay, but the system clock needs to be reset. Here's a ...
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| battery failure in Kidde smoke & carbon monoxide detector | 4/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 yr old Kidde Nighthawk combo alarm. The original battery in the backup system lasted ... A: and thanks for your question. It's hard to say from here whether you need to replace the unit. Your ...
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| 70's style smoke alarm wiring | 4/5/2007 |
Q: Hey Dave, My question is that I replaced the original smoke alarms that were installed back in ... A: and thanks for writing. From your description, I'm not sure what configuration you'll be looking ...
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| Smoke Alarm Manual/Batter9 Replacement | 4/3/2007 |
Q: My smoke alarm began chirping, so I decided to change the battery. I am having trouble removing the ... A: and thanks for writing. You should not have to pry the connector loose with a screwdriver; try ...
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| Firex - chirping | 4/3/2007 |
Q: Dave, I too have a "miracle" Firex. My model 120-1072c chirped twice while I had it disconnected ... A: and thanks for writing. Apparently there's a capacitor in the detector that stores enough of a ...
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| Ademco alarm system | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I have an Ademco alarm istalled in 1998 and had the system programmed to call my cell # when ... A: and thanks for writing. Telephone work on a phone line cannot "knock off" the programming on an ...
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| trouble display | 3/31/2007 |
Q: The EN1550 that was installed in our home by the previous owners but in the last two weeks the alarm ... A: and thanks for your question. Reseting the system's time will cure the problem. *6 is the user ...
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| FIREX Smoke Alarm | 3/30/2007 |
Q: The last three mornings around 6 a.m. two of our six smoke alarms have gone off for no apparent ... A: and thanks for writing. Ordinarily, I'd suggest cleaning the detectors to see if that cured the ...
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| FiesX fire detector chirping | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I have 2 Firex (Model FC1020) smoke detectors installed upstairs and downstairs since we moved in 19 ... A: and thanks for your question. Your detectors are about 10 years overdue for replacement. They are ...
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| DSC PC2550 all Zone lights on | 3/27/2007 |
Q: An elderly neighbor purchased his house 10+ years ago and was not given the codes for his alarm ... A: and thanks for writing. Also, kudos for helping out a neighbor. I'm assuming you have the ...
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| First Alert FA260 alarm | 3/26/2007 |
Q: This morning when I woke up one of the motion dectors in the system was making a chirp about every ... A: Great! The CO detector has a backup battery. The chirping means that it's near the end of it's ...
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| First Alert FA260 alarm | 3/26/2007 |
Q: This morning when I woke up one of the motion dectors in the system was making a chirp about every ... A: and thanks for your question. Motion detectors don't chirp, but smoke detectors and carbon monoxide ...
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| ANOTHER question re: chirping | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I've been reading your forum all morning and I'm stll at a loss. I have 2 hardwired Kidde model ... A: and thanks for writing. Try this: take the smoke detector down, and put it outside or in a ...
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| hardwired fire alarm | 3/23/2007 |
Q: We can't cook toast without opening a window and making the neighbors mad. I would like to move it ... A: and thanks for your question. There are many ways the fire alarm system may be configured in a ...
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| Brinks alarm not working | 3/21/2007 |
Q: We have had a Brinks alarm (basic 2 contact one door panel) for about a year. One day I realized it ... A: and thanks for writing. A system that isn't working can mean many things. Can you not set the ...
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| Security system | 3/8/2007 |
Q: Bob- Thanks for the information. When you talk about entering the master code do you mean the code ... A: It could be either. The panel comes with only one code -- the "Installer's Code." The installer ...
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| Security system | 3/8/2007 |
Q: Dave, I hope you can help me. I have a DSC PC1500/PC1550 keypad that has just started to indicate ... A: and thanks for writing. "Loss of time on system clock" means that the internal clock on your panel ...
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| fire alarm trouble signals | 3/4/2007 |
Q: I have always been curious about the electronics on fire alarm systems, and I was curious on how ... A: and thanks for your question. The answer is a bit technical, and I don't know how much about ...
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| Smoke Dector | 2/12/2007 |
Q: I was wokr up this morning @ 5:30 with the smoke dector going off, I have three electric dectors and ... A: and thanks for writing. Most detector alarms happen because the detectors are dirty and need to be ...
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| Direct Wired Smoke Alarms | 2/12/2007 |
Q: I recently replaced a Firex FX1020 with a Kidde 1275 EH Direct Wire-In Smoke Alarm. Its ... A: and thanks for writing. Compatibility is never assured when mixing different brands of smoke ...
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| Smoke detectors | 2/10/2007 |
Q: Whose responsibility is it to install and maintain smoke detectors in apartment buildings the ... A: and thanks for writing. Smoke detectors probably have to be in place in order to get a Certificate ...
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| PC2550 DSC Alarm System Trouble Light | 2/7/2007 |
Q: Trouble Display indicates a Defective Stand-by Battery. Where is this located? In the keypads, or ... A: and thanks for your question. The standby battery is located in the main control panel. It looks ...
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| DSC 832 General Service Required | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I installed a DSC 832 just using a Motion Detector in a Trailor. I keep receiving a General System ... A: and thanks for writing. I'm not up on programming DSC controls, so the installation paperwork is ...
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| Firex 1072B - | 2/5/2007 |
Q: Just moments ago, my wife reported that all of our fire alarms in our home started going off at ... A: and thanks for writing. You're right -- it's not a low battery signal. This is an alarm signal. ...
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| Home Security System | 2/5/2007 |
Q: We have just purchased our 1st home and are in the market for a home security system. The problem is ... A: Congratulations on buying your first home! Ill talk a bit about systems in general, and you can ...
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| Fire alarm chirps | 2/1/2007 |
Q: We have proved that it is the fire detector, I didn't say that before. Also we've replaced one of ... A: You've exhausted the list of things you can do with the troubled detector. The next step is to ...
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| chirping smoke detector | 1/31/2007 |
Q: did you ever get your answer on chirping smoke detector, i have the same problem, just 1 in ... A: and thanks for writing. I don't recall whether you wrote before. The best general advice is to ...
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| No AC power but battery power does work... | 1/29/2007 |
Q: Dave: I recently moved in to a house that had an alarm installed I think around 1988. A Nutech 2900 ... A: and thanks for your question. 1988? I think I still had hair back then. Here's my guess -- and ...
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| Fire alarm chirps | 1/28/2007 |
Q: My daughter lives in a duplex about 6 months ago. There are two fire alarms one upstairs and one ... A: and thanks for your question. There are two things for you to try. First, make sure that it's the ...
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| Apartment security systems -- possible? | 1/22/2007 |
Q: I live alone in an apartment and would like to install a security system. The problem is that, since ... A: and thanks for your question. I recently answered a question about systems that are useful in ...
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| Firex smoke/fire alarms | 1/20/2007 |
Q: I purchased a new home about four years ago. It came with a network of 6 Firex 120-1182 smoke ... A: and thanks for writing. As far as I know, all Firex smoke detectors are compatible with one ...
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| mrose 16-c | 1/20/2007 |
Q: Dave, We recently purchased a home with a morse 16c security system. The owner who rarely used the ... A: and thanks for writing. I'm not familiar with the system you mentioned, but I did do some research, ...
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| false alarms from smoke detector | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I bought my house brand new 1 1/2 yrs ago and I have had no problems until today. My smoke ... A: and thanks for writing. I'm glad that you found which detector is causing the trouble. Since it's ...
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| Chirping Firex ADC/FADC | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 year old house with 8 originally Firex ADC and now FADC smoke detectors. Every 4 months ... A: Jim. Firex is wearing me out! Now that I have THAT out of my system... Two points. First, if the ...
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| firex smoke detector FADCmodel 120-1182 | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I also experience multiple room simultaneous chirping on these alarms. I moved my room air cleaners ... A: and thanks for writing. I've never been able to find a manual for the 120-1182. There's a website ...
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| smke detectors, AC shutoff,bldg alert system | 1/11/2007 |
Q: In the beginning all working well in our condo..5 working smoke detectors, wiring that would shut ... A: and thanks for your question. The system you describe -- including shutting down the HVAC system to ...
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| Alarm Arms Itself..... | 1/10/2007 |
Q: The alarm system is not being used but I do have the Master Code. At 6:00 every morning I hear a ... A: and thanks for writing. I don't know why the system would are itself, but there's an easy solution, ...
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| Fire alarms chrip all the time | 1/8/2007 |
Q: We have five fire alarms that chirp all the time. They are wired in and have battery backup. All of ... A: and thanks for writing. Try this: Have you replaced your battery and your alarm still chirps? If ...
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| Fire alarm false one resolutions | 1/7/2007 |
Q: Not really a question, more of a statement.. After 2 hours at 3am trying to find out why my smoke ... A: Warren. Insects sometimes cause false alarms in burglary systems when they get into motion ...
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| smoke detectors alarm @power interruption | 1/6/2007 |
Q: Dave, Thanks for this great service. Our 6 year old home has hard wired (5) Firex 120-1056C smoke ... A: and thanks for writing. I agree that it's important not to have the fire department responding to ...
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| Smoke-Alarm-Chirps-Four | 1/6/2007 |
Q: The system is Ranger American, and I am not sure where to look for the model number. I have two ... A: Jay. Ranger American isn't an alarm control brand; it's an installing company. What happens is that ...
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| Smoke-Alarm-Chirps-Four | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I was reading http://experts.about.com/q/Security-Fire-Protection-2247/Smoke-Alarm-Chirps-Four.htm, ... A: and thanks for writing. I'm glad that you eliminated the smoke detectors; that makes things a bit ...
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| home security system | 1/4/2007 |
Q: First of all thanks for your time. I bought a home this past summer 2006, it came with a home ... A: and thanks for writing. Some things we can do over the Internet, others require an expert visual ...
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| false alarms - smoke detectors | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Flipped the breaker and received a peaceful nights sleep for my trouble. However, not one to trust ... A: Personally, I'd bite the bullet and replace both units. If you want to continue to troubleshoot, ...
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| Recommendations for Firex or another brand? | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I was planning to buy a Firex 12000 smoke/CO alarm and 5 Firex 4580s (photoelectric smoke alarm) for ... A: and thanks for your question. I make it a point not to endorse any particular product, ...
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| First Alert Master Code | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Dave, I just bought a house that was in foreclosure. It has a First Alert FA130CP security system, ... A: and thanks for writing. These cases usually need a technician to get into the system's programming. ...
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| Firex 120-1072B | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I have Firex Smoke Detectors. Model # 120-1072B. They are hard-wired into my house with battery ... A: and thanks for writing. I get a lot of Firex questions about chirping. One thing you can try is to ...
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| false alarms - smoke detectors | 1/1/2007 |
Q: The brand: Firex, Model: 4480 http://www.icca.invensys.com/support/results_rsf.asp I have a co2 ... A: I've not heard of electrical noise being a cause of false signals -- but why not? Are you willing ...
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| Cerberus Detection Systems | 1/1/2007 |
Q: Should a detection system's panel be triggering "trouble" alarms on a daily basis, sometimes 3-5 ... A: and thanks for writing. Trouble alarms should not be a daily occurrence with any fire or ...
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| Firex Smoke Detector 120-1072B | 1/1/2007 |
Q: I was looking on the internet for new Firex detectors to replace my randomly chirping detectors when ... A: and thanks for writing. I can't say whether the connectors are compatible with one another. Here's ...
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| false alarms - smoke detectors | 12/31/2006 |
Q: History: Alarms (8) are photovoltaic, just over a year old - hard wired w/bat backup. Recently the ... A: and thanks for writing. If the detectors are consistent in sounding the pattern you describe, ...
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| security 4 beeps | 12/31/2006 |
Q: the electricians all were focused on the smoke detectors because we recently had them all relaced ... A: Pam. First, if the beeping is related to your air conditioner or its wiring, then I can't be of ...
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| security 4 beeps | 12/31/2006 |
Q: my security system in my condo, first alert , has been beeping 4 beeps randomly...in the middle of ... A: and thanks for writing. It's always easier to troubleshoot a problem in person than via the ...
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| Constant chirpping of smoke detector. | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I have the Kidde Ionization Smoke Alarm Model 1275. Yesterday the one installed in my bedroom ... A: and thanks for writing. I suspect you have a carbon monoxide detector that's chirping. Since you ...
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| False alarms | 12/31/2006 |
Q: We have a DSC PC2550 professionally-installed alarm system. Occasionally, we hear the alarm go off ... A: and thanks for writing. I wish I had a simple answer for you -- but you describe multiple problems. ...
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| DSC Power 832 alarm | 12/30/2006 |
Q: When I try to set my alarm, it indicates that one of my doors is open when in fact it is shut. I ... A: and thanks for your question. Sensor replacement is pretty straightforward, if you can find the ...
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| False alarms | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I have 2 Firex 120 volt alarms interconnected in my house. They were both replaced in '99 with ... A: and thanks for writing. There are a few things you can try. First, have the detectors been ...
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| hard wired Kidde model 1285 | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I have 3 hard wired smoke detectors in my single story condo. They have all been installed within ... A: and thanks for writing. I cringe whenever there's a false alarm problem associated with mixed makes ...
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| Security System Installation | 12/29/2006 |
Q: Just so I can get things straight in my head, The #5 RLY & #6 NC should go back to a zone on the ... A: .. If you want to monitor whether the cover on the motion detector is in place, use the tamper ...
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| Security System Installation | 12/29/2006 |
Q: I hope you can help me. My new home came pre-wired for a FutureSmart home security system. I ... A: and thanks for your question. First, in case you don't have it, here is the installation paperwork ...
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| Professional rehookup of smoke detector | 12/18/2006 |
Q: Does an already installed smoke detector that the connector is disconnected, does it have to be ... A: and thanks for writing. If the connection you're referring to is a nylon plug, then it's okay to ...
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| Nortron Model ac8w won't shut off | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I own a house built approx 16 yrs ago has built-in Nortron fire detector Model ac8w. There was no ... A: and thanks for writing. Over the years, I've only had a couple of questions relating to Nortron ...
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| Smoke Detectors Going Off | 12/18/2006 |
Q: Dave, Our home is 2 years old and has 6 hardwired/battery backup smoke detectors installed (1 ... A: and thanks for your question. Cleaning your detectors would be the first and best course of action. ...
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| Another chirping Firex smoke alarm system | 12/17/2006 |
Q: Just moved into a new home. We have experienced similar to what seems like a multitude of previous ... A: and thanks for the detailed information. I get a lot of Firex questions and comments; more so than ...
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| Beeping "new" smoke detectors | 12/16/2006 |
Q: I have 8 hard weird firex smoke alarms and one chirps 4 times randomly throughout the day and ... A: I don't know of any significance of that pattern of chirps. Try, this, though. Take the single ...
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| Firex Smoke Detector Going Off | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I have Firex smoke detectors installed throughout my house - they are hard wired into the electrical ... A: and thanks for writing. Smoke detectors detect visible smoke, or course, but invisible particles of ...
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| FireX constant chirping | 12/14/2006 |
Q: First, thank you for your response, second, the problem with taking it down is that it is wired to ... A: I am not a FireX employee, nor do I have any affiliation with them. I'm just a volunteer in this ...
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| Firex CO2 Alarm goes off | 12/14/2006 |
Q: We have a Firex system hard-wired into the house. For awhile we were having numerous 4-5 am false ... A: and thanks for writing. I don't have any practical experience with CO detectors (having an ...
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| firex smoke alarm | 12/14/2006 |
Q: Our master bedroom smoke alarm began chirping about 2 weeks ago. We replaced the battery. Didn't ... A: and thanks for your question. It seems apparent that something other than the smoke detector is ...
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| FireX constant chirping | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I tried your suggestion of disconnecting the electrical harness, removing the battery and 20 seconds ... A: and thanks for writing. With the battery out and the power off.. the detector cannot chirp. ...
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| No power/DSC Power 832 | 12/12/2006 |
Q: My backup battery was needing replacement (low battery warning). After about 2 weeks, I returned ... A: and thanks for writing. A seemingly dead system and a warm transformer doesn't sound promising. The ...
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| RE: First Alert FA260 | 12/11/2006 |
Q: For some time now we have been getting the following message: 15 check chime. Today the system ... A: and thanks for writing. I think there are two parts to the message you describe. First, I think ...
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| Firex 120-1182 | 12/11/2006 |
Q: On 8-17-06, Shawn wrote to tell you that his Firex alarms keep chirping even with fresh batteries. ... A: and thanks for writing. The one thing you (may have) missed is to disconnect the AC power AND the ...
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| Firex smoke alarm | 12/10/2006 |
Q: i have a Firex 230v Ionisation Detector with batery back up smoke alarma, and revntly it has starte ... A: and thanks for your question. The useful life-span of smoke detectors is estimated at about ten ...
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| Monitored System* | 12/7/2006 |
Q: Can you recommend the best monitored system for my 2nd home which is in a condo complex, that I only ... A: and thanks for your question. I don't endorse any product, company, or service in this forum, but ...
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| chirping fire alarm | 12/5/2006 |
Q: Ok. I did take it off the base and didn't find any battery compartments. I just want to clarify ... A: Since you have a hard-wired detector, it gets primary power from your 120 volt house current. The ...
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| chirping fire alarm | 12/5/2006 |
Q: The fire alarm in the master bedroom starting chirping. It is hard-wired. I am assuming that it has ... A: and thanks for your question. Chirping is caused by weak batteries. Most smoke detectors have to ...
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| All firex alarms went off | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I have 7 firex 120-538c fire alarms in my home - for about 9 years. All went off for no apparent ... A: and thanks for writing. While it could be something else, the likelihood is that cleaning the ...
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| Firex 120-1182 | 12/4/2006 |
Q: We are without our manual for the Firex 120-1182. We have 4 smoke detectors in our house and they ... A: and thanks for your question. I found no direct replacement for that model number -- but that ...
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| Home false alarms | 12/4/2006 |
Q: MY house alarm works fine during the day but at night it goes off about 3 to 4 hours into my sleep . ... A: and thanks for writing. Battery backup in alarm systems are rechargeable batteries, and are ...
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| FireX FADC Smoke Detector | 12/4/2006 |
Q: After a power outage one of our six alarms started chirping randomly about every 5 to 30 seconds. I ... A: and thanks for your question. You didn't mention whether you replaced the battery with a fresh one, ...
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| Trouble Signal. | 12/3/2006 |
Q: An alarm system was installed in my apartment after extensive renovations were done. The alarm ... A: Murray. Your issue is now clear -- I didn't understand that it was a condominium. So my ...
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| Smoke Detector false alarm | 12/3/2006 |
Q: Help! We've had our current smoke detectors for 3 years and have never had any problems. Last ... A: and thanks for writing. Let's start by trying to find which detector is acting up. You didn't ...
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| magnum alert alarm | 12/2/2006 |
Q: My zone 5 is not secure and requires bypass. How do i check windows and doors for a problem? I ... A: and thanks for writing. For a non-technician, one way to try to find a fault is the "shakedown." ...
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| Firex 12000 alarm | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I have a replace battery beep every min, with the small green light flash at the same time. I have ... A: and thanks for writing. Try this: remove the detector from its base, and unplug the electric ...
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| getting into the trade | 11/29/2006 |
Q: Dave, is it possible for someone in the building trades to get into the alarm business? You guys ... A: and thanks for your question. Of course tradespeople can get into the alarm industry. It's a matter ...
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| Old home smoke detectors | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I have a very old home that has dark wood ceilings and walls and I would like to install a couple ... A: and thanks for writing. I've never seen or heard of smoke or CO detectors being available in ...
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| Alarms going off | 11/28/2006 |
Q: Dave Recently all our Firex model 120-1182 smoke alarms have been going off for apparently no ... A: and thanks for your question. If the detectors have been in service since 2003, they probably need ...
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| Security Alarm System | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I have a Morse MDC-16C Security & Fire protection System installed in my home. There are motion ... A: and thanks for writing. There can be many issues in play here, and the need to get a technician ...
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| smoke alarm Nortron Model #AC12W | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I'm wondering if you can get me in the right direction as to how to get my hands on a copy of an ... A: and thanks for writing. I too have been unable to find any information on Nortron beyond that it ...
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| alarm with battery backup | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I am looking for a very simple alarm system for my brother. I need to find one that is hard wired to ... A: and thanks for writing. There are hundreds of simple alarm systems from which to choose. If you ...
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| Firex Smoke Detector Alarm | 11/25/2006 |
Q: I live in a condo (first time owner) which has one Firex Smoke Detector mounted to the ceiling (9' ... A: and thanks for your question. Chirping about once per minute is the standard weak battery ...
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| PC DSC 1555 | 11/21/2006 |
Q: Dave, I just purchased a new board (DSC PC1555) for my home system and also picked up 2 fairly new ... A: and thanks for writing. The one thing that comes to mind is whether your system is programmed to ...
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| Nortron detector ModelNo.AC8W | 11/20/2006 |
Q: This detector is equiped with 3 leads one white,black,yellow. The black lead goes on the live ... A: and thanks for your question. The short answer is, "I don't know." This is a question better ...
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| chirping smoke detector | 11/19/2006 |
Q: Greetings, Will a chirping low battery alert on a smoke alarm stop chirping when the battery is ... A: and thanks for writing. I don't know whether the chirping will ever stop. It depends on whether the ...
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| fire and smoke detectors that beep upon power outtage | 11/17/2006 |
Q: Just wanted to clarify that the power outtage is an area wide power outtage not just this house. ... A: Ah! Good point, and thanks for the clarification. Still call the electrician, yes. Electricians are ...
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| DSC Power 832 Security System | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I found that Zone 8 is one of my bedrooms where the security system's control panel is installed. ... A: Frank. If you know that zone 8 is that bedroom, then you need to check two things. First, is the ...
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| fire and smoke detectors that beep upon power outtage | 11/16/2006 |
Q: My daughter has at least 8 Brinks smoke and co2 detectors in her home that were installed when they ... A: and thanks for your question. Batteries usually last for about a year in smoke and carbon monoxide ...
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| smoke alarm | 11/16/2006 |
Q: I have a chirp above a smoke detector. The chirp has been present for about one month and occurs ... A: An electrician can easily troubleshoot the problem for you. But before you call one, please try an ...
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| electric harness | 11/15/2006 |
Q: What is an electric harness on a fire alarm? A: and thanks for your question. I'm assuming when you say "fire alarm," you mean a smoke detector. ...
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| chirping fire alarm | 11/15/2006 |
Q: We have a brand new home, and suddenly our one electric with battery backup fire alarm is chirping ... A: One chirp every three minutes isn't the norm for low battery. That's usually once every minute. If ...
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| Firex 5000 smoke alarms chirping | 11/14/2006 |
Q: Dave, Two of my Firex smoke alarms (I think they're model 5000) have recently begun chirping when I ... A: and thanks for your question. Most manufacturers advise moving detectors away from sources of ...
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| Smoke alarm chirps randomly at night | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I have learned a couple of other things... I was using the wrong term. Between 12:00 AM and 6:00 ... A: and thanks for the detailed new information. This may be one of the problems that just can't be ...
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| DSC Power 832 Security System | 11/12/2006 |
Q: The home I recently purchased has a DSC Power 832 PC 5015 version 2.2 home security system ... A: and thanks for writing. You already have all the information that's available. The trouble is on ...
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| Home Fire Sprinkler- Inspector Valve | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I live in a house that is equipped with a fire sprinkler system. At the back of the house, there is ... A: and thanks for your question. You can likely find a handle at a store that handles plumbing ...
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| false alarm | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I am a building inspector in Ft. Worth, TX. I have recently come across new houses that experience ... A: and thanks for writing. If the smoke detectors were installed before construction was completed -- ...
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| Smoke alarm chirps randomly at night | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I have learned a little more. The detectors are firex 5000, they are hard wired. The LEDs in the ... A: Jamie. The green LED should be illuminated (meaning that AC power is on) all the time. If it's off ...
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| Smoke alarm chirps randomly at night | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I live in an apartment complex. Unfortuantely I don't know the model of our smoke alarm as I can ... A: and thanks for your question. In my experience, I've never heard nor seen of an instance where cold ...
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| home alarm | 11/9/2006 |
Q: First of all, we have a home security system which was in place when we bought our house, but we ... A: and thanks for writing. Here's one way to deal with the issue... your security system is powered by ...
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| chirping smoke alarm | 11/9/2006 |
Q: Dave, This morning one of nine hard wired smoke alarms began chirping for no apparent reason. I ... A: and thanks for your question. Ordinarily I'd say it's a low battery signal, but this doesn't seem ...
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| Smoke detector chirping | 11/5/2006 |
Q: Dave, I had 3 BRK(#4919) detectors(10 yrs old) that were AC hard wired and I was getting an ... A: and thanks for writing. Good job on replacing your detectors. After ten years, they should be ...
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| Hard-wired smoke alarm system reliability | 11/5/2006 |
Q: Dave! To answer your questions: 1. We live in the continental US; South Carolina 2. The house was ... A: Susan. Gas-fired appliances are pretty clean-burning, so I'm not as concerned that your heating ...
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| Hard-wired smoke alarm system reliability | 11/5/2006 |
Q: I wish this were a hypothetical question, but it is not. We live in a rather typical small, ... A: and thanks for writing. I don't think you're crazy at all. I have a few questions, though: Tell ...
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| SMOKE DETECTOR GOING OFF | 11/4/2006 |
Q: I have 6 Firex Smoke Detectors. Model # 120-1072B. I replaced batteries after 3 years after they ... A: and thanks for writing. Let me make sure I'm understanding the situation... Firex sent you new ...
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| smoke detectors going off - AGAIN | 11/4/2006 |
Q: Dave, Twice today our smoke detectors (hard wired) all went off for no reason. The first time the ... A: and thanks for writing. It sounds like you have smoke detectors connected to your monitored home ...
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| Smoke detectors | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I have 9 smoke detectors in my home that are AC wired with battery backups. They're not connected ... A: Smoke detectors these days are interconnected, so that when one senses smoke, all of them sound the ...
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| False Smoke Alarm | 11/1/2006 |
Q: We have a First Alert system model# FA145C. At around 5 this morning the system went off and gave ... A: and thanks for writing. Your system has one or more smoke or heat detectors connected to it. It is ...
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| alarm system | 11/1/2006 |
Q: What would be the difference between all different manufacuters ADT, Brooks, etc... I am having a ... A: and thanks for your question. Most companies that install and service alarms do not manufacture ...
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| Hard wired smoke detectors | 10/31/2006 |
Q: Dave: We have hard wired smoke detectors with a battery backup. We are changing the batteries in ... A: and thanks for your question. You didn't mention what make or model your detectors are, so in ...
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| Kidde Interconnected Always beeping | 10/29/2006 |
Q: Let me clear up a little. Starting point, both detectors are disconnected. I connect one of them, ... A: John. Since the detectors go off when connected to the wiring harness, my guess is that the red ...
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| Kidde 1275H chirping | 10/29/2006 |
Q: I recently replaced my smoke alarms(5) in my manufactured home because the originals started ... A: .. try this tip found on the Internet: Have you replaced your battery and your alarm still chirps? ...
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| Kidde Interconnected Always beeping | 10/29/2006 |
Q: I have 120 volt AC interconnected smoke alarm setup for two smoke alarms. I decided to replace the ... A: and thanks for writing. On the face of it, it appears you have an "out-of-the-box" failure. You ...
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| DSC PC1550 | 10/28/2006 |
Q: I need to change the dialing method of Digital Security Controls Ltd PC1550 form Dial Pulse to Touch ... A: and thanks for writing. Programming instructions will be found in the installation manual, and ...
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| Smoke Detecters keep going off | 10/28/2006 |
Q: They aren't near anything they shouldn't be. One is downstairs in the living room, the others are ... A: and thanks for writing. It's probably a case of your detectors needing to be cleaned. Check your ...
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| firex model GC smoke detector | 10/28/2006 |
Q: last night my hard wired detector that is in my upstairs storage area beeped about 4 times and ... A: and thanks for your question. Most (if not all!) instructions for smoke detectors ask that attics ...
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| Yet another chirping alarm | 10/26/2006 |
Q: Like many folks, we're having problems with an interconnected smoke detector system (builder ... A: I've found a few Firex manuals, but not your model. I am wondering if you've found all the ...
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| smoke alarm beeping | 10/22/2006 |
Q: .. We have a hard wired smoke alarm (lifesafer) and it is beeping or more like chirping every 10-20 ... A: and thanks for writing. It's hard to say what's wrong with your detector other than it's not ...
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| DSC pc1550 master alarm code reset | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I just purchased a home with the above system installed. It worked great at inspection time. The ... A: and thanks for your question. I can't be of much help here; you'll need to contact either the ...
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| ademco alarm sys. vista-10se | 10/20/2006 |
Q: My alarm keypad has no power...I have checked the fuse in the system circuit board and it checks ... A: and thanks for writing. You can check a couple of things. First, check connections for the wire run ...
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| Smoke detectors went off for no apparent reason | 10/16/2006 |
Q: We bought a house last year, it is now 4 years old. There are 5 smoke detectors upstairs, one down. ... A: and thanks for your questions. You've described a puzzling set of circumstances. Please tell me the ...
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| Firex model FADC smoke detector problems | 10/10/2006 |
Q: When one of our hardwired Firex detectors (7 total) began chirping (once/minute), we decided to go ... A: and thanks for writing. No green light means no AC power -- so let's prove whether the detector is ...
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| Smoke Detector False Alarm | 10/10/2006 |
Q: Manufacturer: Kidde Fyrnetics Ionization Smoke Alarm Model 1275 We experienced the typical ... A: and thanks for writing. It's not uncommon for a detector to sound off when power is applied, but it ...
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| Random Smoke Alarm Chirping | 10/7/2006 |
Q: I have 7 Lifesaver model 1275 with "hush" mode smoke alarms with battery backups in my house. They ... A: and thanks for your question. Aside from cleaning and maintaining fresh batteries, there's little ...
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| choosing alarm system | 10/7/2006 |
Q: i am a new homeowner and we are planning on getting an alarm system. what are the services that is ... A: and thanks for writing. First, let me remind you that I do not endorse products or companies. I ...
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| firex alarm chirping follow-up | 10/5/2006 |
Q: Dave, I read and followed your advice regarding the chirping Firex smoke alarm. I have replaced ... A: and thanks for writing. I really wish I had better advice for you -- you can see that there are ...
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| Firex 120-1072B | 9/29/2006 |
Q: I too looked for an owner's manual, but couldn't find one. They do recommend replacing them every 10 ... A: Glad to be of some help, Jane. One more suggestion: after you do your Internet research, take a ...
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| Firex 120-1072B | 9/27/2006 |
Q: I have three Firex 120-1072B fire alarms which are connected via hard wiring (basement, 1st floor, ... A: and thanks for your question. I don't have (and have not been able to locate online) the owner's ...
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| Disabling an Alarm System | 9/25/2006 |
Q: I moved into a house recently with an ITI Systems commander series alarm system. The system does ... A: There are two sources of power for an alarm system, and you'll have to address both. The first is ...
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| Ademco alarm system | 9/22/2006 |
Q: Dave, Dave, The model is an Ademco (Vista SE). Is it possible to utilize the alarm by using just ... A: Here's the way it works... the installer code is programmed at the factory. When the installation is ...
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| Firex Smoke Alarm - model 4580 | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I have 7 hardwired Firex smoke alarms model 4580 (photoelectric.) Problem is the whole system goes ... A: and thanks for your question. If the two detectors alarm and stay in alarm when you apply power, ...
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| Firex 120-1182 Smoke Detectors and Chirping | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I live in a two-story townhome and with smoke detector on both floors. I recently had to correct ... A: and thanks for writing. Since you've disabled your smoke detectors, the chirping cannot be from ...
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| firex 120-1070B | 9/2/2006 |
Q: We have 3 hardwired/9v backup smoke detectors. The alarm started going off on one of them and the ... A: and thanks for your question. I doubt that it's a wiring issue -- after all, it did at one time ...
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| Firex smoke detectors | 9/2/2006 |
Q: HELP!After a lengthy power outage, my smoke detector began to chirp. I figured that the backup ... A: and thanks for your question. If you have additional detectors, please try the same procedure with ...
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| First Alert System | 9/2/2006 |
Q: Dave, I installed a First Alert FA160C pannel and FA550KP key pad. I hooked up all the wiring per ... A: and thanks for your question. I don't have much information to work with, but here goes... First, ...
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| Home security and fire protection. | 9/1/2006 |
Q: Sorry, I did this wrong the first time. The smoke/fire detectors are $149 each including ... A: Carolyn. Here's my opinion, for what it's worth. I think the price is out of line. ...
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| Hard-wired smoke detectors | 8/31/2006 |
Q: We have hard-wired smoke detectors that are about 15 months old. Last night, one of the detectors ... A: and thanks for your question. Smoke detectors are interconnected so that one goes off, they all ...
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| Home security and fire protection. | 8/31/2006 |
Q: We want to have a security system installed in our home as we will be absent 6 months of the year. ... A: and thanks for writing. The quote you mention (and thanks for not mentioning the alarm company) is ...
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| ADT vs DSC | 8/30/2006 |
Q: I installed the DSC NT9010 wireless system but then had problems with it and have now installed the ... A: and thanks for writing. DSC is an equipment manufacturer; ADT is huge installation, service, and ...
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| Napco Magnum Alert | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I have a Napco Magnum Alert system with three keypads. I think that it is the 3000 LCDE. One of ... A: and thanks for writing. Since the kepad displays status, I think the problem is likely one or more ...
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| Home security | 8/29/2006 |
Q: Whats better wireless or wired home security systems and whats better a small or big company. A: and thanks for your questions. Wireless v. wired? All in all, there's no difference in operation or ...
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| Security System | 8/28/2006 |
Q: I do not have a monitoring company. Woke up this morning to intermittent chirping of system. Tried ... A: and thanks for your question. With all the variables you describe, it'll take a hands-on look at ...
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| Firex Smoke Detector Model FADC | 8/26/2006 |
Q: I didn't realize I could come back here to ask another question so there is also a similar one in ... A: The "wiring harness" consists of a plastic receptacle on the base of the detector, and a plug that ...
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| Firex Smoke Detector Model FADC | 8/26/2006 |
Q: Your website has a question posed by "Fabian" on 4/14/06 regarding chirping of his detector even ... A: and thanks for writing. I don't recall Fabian's particular case, but I did recently find a "quick ...
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| 6 connected fire detectors | 8/26/2006 |
Q: I just moved into a new house. One dectector was chirping, so I replaced the battery and it stopped ... A: and thanks for writing. It seems like you have a lot of things going on: -- 3 fire detectors ...
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| interconnected a/c powered detectors | 8/25/2006 |
Q: We're having recurring problems with false alarms from our smoke detectors. The recommendations are ... A: and thanks for your question. I agree with you. The alarms should not stop when you turn the ...
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| Phone Troubles with Security System | 8/25/2006 |
Q: I moved into a home with an ADT system installed. I chose not to have them monitor the system but I ... A: and thanks for your question. I'm guessing that your service plan with the phone company does not ...
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| Another 4-chirper | 8/22/2006 |
Q: Dave - Been reading the four-chirp posts and I've got another one. We are the second owners of ... A: and thanks for writing. I wish I were smarter than the folks at Kidde. I don't know if you saw two ...
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| No horn or allarm sounding | 8/21/2006 |
Q: My allarm is going off but the horn dosn't sound. What are some posible solutions. dose that small ... A: and thanks for writing. There are many possible causes for the horn not to sound: Horn is ...
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| Intermittent Chirping from hardwired detector | 8/20/2006 |
Q: I have BRK Model 7010B smoke detectors in my home all hardwired. One the detectors has intermittent ... A: and thanks for your question. I've had several similar questions, and in trying to solve them, came ...
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| Re-entering my master code | 8/20/2006 |
Q: Help Please... I am not hooked up to a central monitoring sytem and not associated with any alarm ... A: and thanks for your question. I'm not familiar with First Alet panels. Most alarm panels come from ...
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| Key Pad Magnum Alert285 | 8/18/2006 |
Q: Have two key pads /One works ok the other was working periodicaly / At the moment it is stuck in a ... A: and thanks for writing. 20 years is a long service life for any alarm component. If everything else ...
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| Chirping from hard wired fire detector system | 8/18/2006 |
Q: Dave, We have a 3 level home with a smoke detector on each level. Last night the upper level ... A: and thanks for your question. My guess is that there's another detector. I've had a few questions ...
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| Pyrotronics CP-400 Alarm Panel | 8/17/2006 |
Q: How do you set up a zone using 2 wire smoke detectors. A: 2-wire smoke detector circuits typically use an end-of-line device to provide the required ...
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| Troubleshoot new Kiddie 1285 | 8/17/2006 |
Q: Another idea, we were educating ourselves on the photoelectric/ ion based alarms. Kidde claims in ... A: I'm also happy that you're educating yourselves on your options, and putting a comprehensive plan ...
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| firex 120-1182 chirping (no manual) | 8/17/2006 |
Q: Dave, Great advice! Thanks a ton the chirping stopped after I disconected it and held the hush ... A: The only thing I can suggest is to make sure that the new battery is really new (I guess when you're ...
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| Troubleshoot new Kiddie 1285 | 8/16/2006 |
Q: Bought new Kiddie 1285 to replace a broken ac smoke alarm. Existing 2 ac smoke alarms are Firex ... A: and thanks for writing. Unless the instructions tell you that one brand of smoke detector is ...
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| firex 120-1182 chirping (no manual) | 8/14/2006 |
Q: Dave, I have 6 firex 120-1182 smoke detectors in my house. Earlyer today one of the detectors ... A: and thanks for your question. I could not locate a manual for the Firex 120-1182, so I'm limited to ...
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| Fire alarms beeping | 8/13/2006 |
Q: Oops, meant to include that. They are Firex ADC. They have been in use for about 4 - 5 years. ... A: Heather. There are only a couple of things you can do short of replacing the detector. First, ...
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| Smoke dectors going off | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I have nine BRK smoke detectors that go off, three alarms signals, and then they go off. At first I ... A: and thanks for your question. Disconnecting the orange wire will help isolate the detector that is ...
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| Local monitoring | 8/10/2006 |
Q: Dave, We just moved and are trying to get our Cadxx/ Ranger 8980E up and running. It was installed ... A: http://www.alarmcommunity.com/manuals/caddx/8980EUF98.pdf ...
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| hardwired smoke detector intermittent beeps | 8/10/2006 |
Q: We live in a twenty-five-year-old apt complex and the hardwired smoke detector is on the ceiling ... A: and thanks for writing. Without knowing the make and model of the detector, I can't give exact ...
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| Fire Alarms | 8/10/2006 |
Q: This is my second one...sorry. I have smoke alarms also and I have the alarm system DSC1550...are ... A: http://www.alarmcommunity.com/manuals/DSC/pc1500-1550_um_us_en_29000078_r008.pdf (The link I forgot ...
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| Alarm System | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I have a model DSC1550 sytem and the previous owner did not leave a code and it appears that I would ... A: and thanks for writing. Here's a link to the manual for your alarm control. I'm sure this will be ...
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| Kiddie model 1235 | 8/6/2006 |
Q: My alarms all started going off this morning, (three quick beeps) I looked all over my two story ... A: and thanks for your question. Ionization smoke detectors such as yours detect particles of ...
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| Need new battery? | 8/6/2006 |
Q: Hopefully you can answer this (again) for me. My alarm is making a sound about every 30 seconds. ... A: and thanks for writing. Before you spend money on replacing the battery in the box in the closet, ...
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| Napco Magnum Alert | 8/3/2006 |
Q: A follow up Dave, I can purchase a panel myself and am pretty able, is this something a non ... A: Michael. Here's my opinion. If you are pretty handy with hand tools, and can interpret the wiring ...
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| Napco Magnum Alert | 8/3/2006 |
Q: We lost some telephones televisions etc. My question is that the alarm system keypads are lit. The ... A: and thanks for writing. If the syptoms you describe correspond to the lightning strike, then I'd ...
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| Abnormal chimes from key pad | 7/31/2006 |
Q: I have NAPCO MAGNUM 1008 system with a RP1054D keypad. In the past few weeks the key pad chime has ... A: and thanks for your question. Sometimes, the symptons are so random, and the information so ...
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| AC Smoke Detector Chirping | 7/29/2006 |
Q: I have an AC smoke detector that is chirping intermittently. The alarm even chirps when I disconnect ... A: and thanks for writing. There's not much information with which to work, but I'll make an ...
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| Lifesaver Model 1225 hard wired Detector | 7/26/2006 |
Q: The detector downstairs has been chirping. I can't seem to open it to replace the battery (wish I ... A: and thanks for writing. Some of these detectors can be like a puzzle box to get open so you can ...
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| BRK Smoke Detectors | 7/24/2006 |
Q: I have 7 interconnected smoke detectors. They are 120V hard wired with battery backup. In the last ... A: and thanks for writing. If you think a single detector is causing the trouble (not a bad ...
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| window alarms | 7/24/2006 |
Q: I am gettign an alarm system put in- wireless with a motion detector. do you recomend putting a ... A: and thanks for your question. Is motion detection important? Sure. Consider this: a window contact ...
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| Still chirping | 7/21/2006 |
Q: It's obvious we're not the only ones with this problem but I have to ask, how do we stop the ... A: and thanks for your question... and you're right, there are a lot of instances where smoke detectors ...
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| Firex Model AD-120 Alarms when connected to power | 7/20/2006 |
Q: Dave, Any help would be appreciated. I have 3 Firex Model AD-120 (Electrical with 9 Volt battery) ... A: and thanks for writing. Thats a tough question. You've already done the troubleshooting that I ...
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| ADEMCO Burglar Alarm Problem | 7/20/2006 |
Q: Here's my followup. The model # of my ADEMCO system is VISTA-20. All that the owner's manual says ... A: Derrill. Since your keypad is able to display the trouble code, I assume that the control is ...
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| ADEMCO Burglar Alarm Problem | 7/19/2006 |
Q: We had a bad thunderstorm and my power was out for 13 hours. When the power came back on I got an OC ... A: and thanks for your question. Here are my thoughts. Open Circuit does not sound like a ...
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| Kidde AC-wired Smoke Detector Issue | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I have a Kidde Lifesaver model 1235 smoke detector and started hearing a constant high-pitched tone ... A: and thanks for writing. Check one thing for me -- do you have a carbon monoxide detector that may ...
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| Firex Smoke Alarm 120-1182 | 7/18/2006 |
Q: This fire alarm is one out of 5 interconnected Firex Smoke Alarms that has been chirping. It started ... A: and thanks for writing. I've not heard of the symptoms you describe. If th red light is blinking ...
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| Alarm system backup for wireless system | 7/12/2006 |
Q: It is manufactured by WINLAND Electronics. Thanks DavidHi Dave, Thanks for the quick response. I ... A: I've been unable to find a 230 volt equivalent. I suppose you could contact a local who works in ...
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| Legality of monitored owner-installed systems | 7/8/2006 |
Q: In today's paper in Little Rock, Arkansas, an article on home alarm systems said that it is illegal ... A: I agree with you, and the plumber's analogy is a good one -- to a point. But consider that when ...
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| Home Alarm System | 7/8/2006 |
Q: I have an older home alarm system called MicroPulse 4000, made by Modern Electronics Inc. This ... A: and thanks for writing. I searched my sources and found only a single reference to the MicroPulse ...
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| Legality of monitored owner-installed systems | 7/8/2006 |
Q: In today's paper in Little Rock, Arkansas, an article on home alarm systems said that it is illegal ... A: and thanks for your question. First, let me say I'm not a lawyer. I read the article in the ...
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| brinks trouble codes | 7/7/2006 |
Q: when i terminated the service, brinks gave me the choice of having them come and take back the ... A: Here's what I think. Since Brinks agreed to sell you the equipment, and since Brinks understands the ...
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| brinks trouble codes | 7/6/2006 |
Q: i have a brinks system installed in my home. i no longer subscribe to the service but i like to use ... A: The CP code is "Communications Problem." This is to be expected since you have a system that was ...
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| smoke detector 4 chirps | 7/6/2006 |
Q: The smoke detectors are BRK first alerts, and model number is 9120B - do you have any ideas! Please ... A: Tonya, there's nothing in the literature for the 9120B that indicates a series of four chirps. If ...
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| ADT Home Alarm System - no lights - dead | 7/3/2006 |
Q: However, a strange thing just happened after I opened one of the doors - like several minutes ... A: As a technician, I could persue a few lines of investigation. As a homeowner, I think you've reached ...
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| ADT Home Alarm System - no lights - dead | 7/3/2006 |
Q: Our Home Alarm System started beeping regularly yesterday morning. In the aft. I pressed the reset ... A: and thanks for writing. First, since you have an alarm provider (ADT), you should let them know you ...
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| Smoke Alarm Chirps | 7/2/2006 |
Q: Dave: I have 2 new Kidde mdl 0976 battery-operated smoke detectors. Both will, every few days, ... A: Bob. I read the paperwork on your Kidde smoke alarms, and see nothing that would shed light on the ...
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| Smoke detector going off | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I saw that you helped many people with a problem similar to mine, so here I go. I have 3 ... A: and thanks for writing. It's a shame no documentation can be had on your detectors. I have no ...
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| fire safe location | 6/24/2006 |
Q: How do you determine the best location to install a fire safe? Basement? Attic? Do you put it ... A: and thanks for writing. Fire safes are outside my area of expertise. I think a source of good ...
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| Fire Alarm System Design | 6/13/2006 |
Q: I am an inexperienced Fire Alarm Designer that is having a hard time understanding when and where ... A: and thanks for your question. What you ask is to tutor you through what is normally taught in ...
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| BRK 4120B smoke detector | 6/10/2006 |
Q: I have a new house. I have 7 of these smoke detectors wired together. A few nights ago the alarms ... A: and thanks for your question. You mentioned you have a new house; I'm assuming it is NOT new ...
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| false alarms on smoke detector system | 6/9/2006 |
Q: I have BRK Electronics Model #4120B smoke detectors. I've changed all the batteries, and vacuumed ... A: and thanks for your question. There are a couple of things you can look at. First, here's a link to ...
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| EN200 Model PC 2530 | 6/8/2006 |
Q: We moved into our current home over a year ago. The previous owners left an alarm system ... A: and thanks for writing. The best solution for the problem you describe is to "power down" your ...
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| Home alarm system | 6/7/2006 |
Q: I have a First Alert Home security system, model FA110C. The "BAT" is displayed on the Keypad along ... A: and thanks for your question. Before you decide to replace the battery, it's important to verify ...
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| DSC 1500 chirping noise from an alarm system | 6/6/2006 |
Q: Dave, I have a question about a chirping noise that is occuring from a DSC 1500 in 30 second ... A: and thanks for writing. The wires to the battery unplug from the battery, not the box itself. It's ...
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| hard wired smoke alarms | 6/5/2006 |
Q: We have had several instances of our hard wired smoke detectors going off for no reason at night. We ... A: and thanks for your question. First, all 5 detectors sound at the same time because fire codes ...
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| Smoke alarm and exploding batteries | 6/3/2006 |
Q: I have owned my house since new, 1999, and the smoke alarms came with the house. The six smoke ... A: and thanks fro writing. It looks like the issue you reported has already been identified and ...
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| fire alarm nac | 5/31/2006 |
Q: My question concerns Fire alarm NAC's. How would I do the Calculations to determine how many Nac's ... A: and thanks for your question. I think you have your question reversed -- a single NAC (Notification ...
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| Smoke Alarm | 5/29/2006 |
Q: We have a Coleman AC hardwired smoke alarm. Can't remember when we bought it - maybe 10-15 yrs ago. ... A: and thanks for your question. Most hardwired smoke detectors also have a back-up battery. ...
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| Persistent Smoke Alarm when electricity | 5/28/2006 |
Q: We have a new 2nd home we built (on solar) - it is very rural. The hardwired smoke alarm system has ... A: and thanks for your question. If the only time you experience the false alarms is when you turn on ...
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| First Alert Seized Phone Line | 5/27/2006 |
Q: I have a first alert system monitored by ADT. Yesterday My house was struck by lightning while I was ... A: and thanks for writing. After a lightning strike, simply trying to reset a system by powering down ...
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| disabling chime on first alert alarm system | 5/17/2006 |
Q: I purchased a house from a previous owner about 6 years ago. Unfortunately, the previous owner gave ... A: and thanks for your question. Your best bet is to locate the control box, which is separate from ...
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| Chirping Carbob Monoxide detector | 5/13/2006 |
Q: The management company of my building installed Kidde Carbon Monoxide detectors in all of the ... A: and thanks for your question. I would follow the same steps that you have, given the events you ...
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| Burgular Alarm | 5/11/2006 |
Q: A would be prepared to dabble in electronics and would like to tell you that the alarm is sometimes ... A: Please go to this web site: ...
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| Interconnected smoke detectors | 5/11/2006 |
Q: I have an interconnected system of 10 smoke detectors. I recently have had two "false" alarms on ... A: and thanks for your question. I can give you some general advice now, but if you can learn the make ...
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| Burgular Alarm | 5/9/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if a panic alarm type feature or a way of setting the entire system off with a ... A: and thanks for writing. I did some research on the PA400, as I was not familiar with it. It seems ...
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| Chirping Alarm | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I am a first time homeowner and I'm having trouble with a chirping alarm. The device is located on ... A: and thanks for your question. First, since it's on the ceiling, it's a smoke alarm. Carbon Monoxide ...
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| 2 Qs: Napco products; self-installation/monitoring | 5/3/2006 |
Q: Dave - First, a dealer is trying to sell me on Napco products (wired). In researching them, they ... A: and thanks for writing. You have a couple of questions revolving around a couple of issues. I'll ...
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| Interconnected smoke alarms that don't alarm together | 4/30/2006 |
Q: I just wanted to let you know what I discovered about my smoke alarm problem. I tried the batteries ... A: Patty, thank you very much for writing again with the solution for your problem. I'll add that bit ...
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| False Alarm | 4/27/2006 |
Q: I am trying to troubleshoot a false alarm. The alarm went off for no apparent reason. The police ... A: and thank you for your question. I'm glad that you're taking action after a single false alarm. ...
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| Interconnected smoke alarms that don't alarm together | 4/25/2006 |
Q: On each unit, all the wires are spliced to same color wires from the wall. I checked under the wire ... A: and thanks once again for the new information. The black and white wires carry 120 volts from your ...
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| Interconnected smoke alarms that don't alarm together | 4/25/2006 |
Q: The model # is 4120B. If it is a wiring problem, I assume this means we will have to go into the ... A: There should be a plug-in connector in each detector that has a black, a white, and an orange wire. ...
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| smoke alarm chirps | 4/23/2006 |
Q: I noticed you've had several inquiries regarding smoke alarms that chirp about 4 times once every ... A: and thanks for writing. I have noticed quite a few smoke detector questions of late. I have no idea ...
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| Home Alarm 'chirping' | 4/20/2006 |
Q: We bought a house 4 years ago & it had a "nonworking" EN1550R (Emergency Networks - I can't find ... A: and thanks for writing. I did some research and I think your panel is actually a DSC 1550. (DSC is ...
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| Creating a new master code | 4/15/2006 |
Q: I have bought a home with a Ranger 8980E Caddx system. I don't have the master code. I am unable to ... A: and thanks for your question. The short answer is "no." However, you can try the factory default ...
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| Firex Smoke Detector Model FADC | 4/14/2006 |
Q: Dave: I've been in my towhome for about 5 years and have been switching batteries of my smoke ... A: and thanks for writing. I think you've taken prudent steps to solve the problem. I just want to ...
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| home alarm | 4/12/2006 |
Q: I have a house wired alarm. The controller has 1 green light and 1 red light. Usually when all doors ... A: and thanks for your question. What you describe sounds like the "system test" LED. When it's green, ...
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| firex 120-10728 | 4/12/2006 |
Q: Dave, first thanks for doing this! The night before last at 4:00a.m., my wife, dog and I were ... A: and thanks for writing. First, the reason all the alarms sounded is that they are interconnected. ...
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| DSC 1550 "countdown" beeping | 3/28/2006 |
Q: Hey, Dave, thanks for taking my question. I moved into an existing home with a Ranger American/DSC ... A: and thanks for writing. I'm not "hands-on" familiar with that particular control. However, I do ...
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| Coleman Firex Model AD - interconnected | 3/24/2006 |
Q: At about 6pm CST one or more of our alarms but not all of our smoke detectors is going off for about ... A: and thanks for your question. Smoke detectors react to particles of combustion, which do not have ...
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| Smoke alarms going off | 3/12/2006 |
Q: My home is only 2 years old. Every now and then my smoke detectors start sounding off. It's few a ... A: and thanks for your question. The most likely culprit is dirt. Smoke detectors need to be cleaned ...
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| Steel Door Contacts. | 3/10/2006 |
Q: My parents home was flooded in a suburd of New Orleans. The doors have been replaced. There is a ... A: and thanks for your question. There are many different magnetic contacts, and without seeing the ...
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| Hard Wired Smoke Alarm Chirps With New Battery | 2/28/2006 |
Q: We have a hard-wired smoke alarm system in a five-year-old home; each unit has a battery back-up of ... A: and thanks for your questions. In general, chirping about once a minute indicates a battery that ...
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| Smoke Alarm Chirps Four Times at 3 am | 2/26/2006 |
Q: The troubleshooting section says nothing about this condition. The new models I installed are Firex ... A: The green LED indicates AC power, and the red LED blinks about once a minute -- indicating normal ...
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| Smoke Alarm Chirps Four Times at 3 am | 2/26/2006 |
Q: I've noticed several inquiries in this forum about smoke alarms that chirp at night for no apparent ... A: and welcome to the growing number of folks reporting similar issues with their smoke detectors. I ...
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| Firex 120-10728 | 2/24/2006 |
Q: Dave, After reading some of your responses to other questions I have determined that I need to ... A: Mark, I was unable to unravel the Firex website either in identifying your problem detector or in ...
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| smoke detector alarms | 2/22/2006 |
Q: my smoke detectors (hardwired and battery w/back-up) started sounding in the middle of the night for ... A: and thanks for your question. Smoke detectors require a little bit of maintenance; changing the ...
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| Smoke detector | 2/20/2006 |
Q: I'm sure you've probably heard this problem before but as a new home owner, I'm at a loss. My home ... A: and thanks for your question. In all likelihood, the detector needs to be cleaned. If you can find ...
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| Smoke Alarm False Activation | 2/20/2006 |
Q: -I have determined that this lasts exactly 8 hours. Both nights 11:30pm to exactly 7:30pm. Nothing ... A: Jeff. I think it's a wise decision to get an electrician in to have a "hands-on" look. Sometimes ...
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| Smoke Alarm False Activation | 2/20/2006 |
Q: My house was built in 2002 (new york) and we have 7 interconnected, hard-wired detectors that don't ... A: and thanks for your question. Based on your description, I'd take a hard look at what changes ...
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| Burglar Alarm | 2/18/2006 |
Q: I have a Microtec 2000 alarm system - no problems for years but today I went to cut off power at the ... A: Patrick. Are you located in the UK? From your description of events, I think you have an external ...
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| Burglar Alarm | 2/17/2006 |
Q: I have a Microtec 2000 alarm system - no problems for years but today I went to cut off power at the ... A: and thanks for your question. There are many things that could be going on here, so I need to ask ...
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| Smoke alarms | 2/15/2006 |
Q: My smoke alarms are constantly beeping intermittenly. Then, about once a day they go off like on a ... A: and thanks for the additional information. I think you misread the model number; the nearest match ...
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| Smoke alarms | 2/14/2006 |
Q: My smoke alarms are constantly beeping intermittenly. Then, about once a day they go off like on a ... A: and thanks for writing. I don't yet have enough information to make a suggestion for you. Can you ...
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| firex 120-10728 | 2/12/2006 |
Q: alarm beeped replaced battery red light lights every minute beeps occasionally A: and thanks for writing. If you have more than one of these smoke detectors, they will be ...
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| false signals | 2/10/2006 |
Q: Have a wired smoke detection system in my home with a detector in the basement, one on the main ... A: and thanks for your question. Based on your description, I too am baffled. I'm thinking that ...
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| False Alarm | 2/10/2006 |
Q: Every day around the same time, our alarm goes off. It has happened three days at approx. 0850 in ... A: and thanks for your question. Here are some things to consider (and I'm sure your service ...
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| window contact wiring code? | 1/29/2006 |
Q: Besides good wiring practices are there electrical codes that must be followed when running wires in ... A: and thanks for writing. I know of no code requirements specifically for the application you ...
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| DSC PC1500 Alarm system | 1/21/2006 |
Q: I have an alarm system in my home that I've never really activated since I've lived here (we were ... A: and thanks for your question. I'm not familiar with that particular control, and I was unable to ...
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| Home Safes | 1/17/2006 |
Q: I was at Menards looking at different home safes. One in particular had about 1.2 cubic feet of ... A: and thanks for your question. I'm not a safe expert, so please take my comments in that light. ...
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| key pad | 12/29/2005 |
Q: Sorry Bill, i thought that i could add a question by going that way. My question is, is it hard to ... A: Eddy. How difficult it is to change out and/or reprogram a keypad depends on the make and model. ...
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| alarm key pad | 12/29/2005 |
Q: Sometimes when I punch in the code, the key will stick and the alarm goes off. Is their some way ... A: and thanks for your question. Trying to clean a keypad to cure a sticky key is a hit-or-miss (and ...
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| Ademco Burglar Alarm | 12/15/2005 |
Q: Yes, I am a dummy when it comes to electrical things. But I can learn. And I am delighted that you ... A: Ben, and thanks for the additional information. You may call yourself an "electrical dummy," but ...
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| Ademco Burglar Alarm | 12/7/2005 |
Q: I have an Ademco 1023 (also called Interstate) alarm system with magnets in the doors and windows. ... A: and thanks for your question. I wish there were such a tool that could diagnose a contact like you ...
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| troubleshooting interconnected smoke detectors | 12/7/2005 |
Q: I have 9 interconnected smoke detectors that are AC wired with battery backup. Last evening they ... A: and thanks for your question. Current codes do require that when one smoke detector sounds, all ...
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| gate | 12/4/2005 |
Q: i would like to install some sort of warning system on the gate to my property (about 1/10 mile from ... A: and thanks for writing. There are a couple of ways to monitor whether a person or vehicle has come ...
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| Trouble Codes | 10/6/2005 |
Q: I got your recent reply to this question. In the hurry, it is now lost. I was talking with you about ... A: The Internet, yes. If I remember the spec from the installation manual, that's a 16 volt 40 VA ...
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| Trouble Code | 10/6/2005 |
Q: I live in a suburb of New Orleans. The Home Security System is the DSC PC1550. We recetnly went ... A: and thanks for your question. Code 1 is low battery, and code 2 is AC Power Failure. The plug-in ...
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| Security system | 9/24/2005 |
Q: Dave, Power was the issue. I had the AC repair guy here and he knocked it out of the plug. Didn't ... A: Glad to hear it was only an unplugged transformer. Sorry to hear to had to unplug the alarm to ...
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| Security system | 9/24/2005 |
Q: Hey Dave, I have a Safeguard Security system in my house. It is not monitored, but it's used to ... A: and thanks for your question. What you describe looks like a power issue. The first step in finding ...
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| home security | 8/5/2005 |
Q: I have a question of whether a wireless home security system is better or worse that the system, ... A: and thanks for your question. The decision to choose between wired and wireless is more decided on ...
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| smoke alamrm that keeps going off | 8/3/2005 |
Q: BRK Electronics model 4120b... I live in a 3 story town house, 2 alarms per floor, The one in the ... A: and thanks for your question. Smoke detectors don't belong in any area where products of combustion ...
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| Battery back-up | 7/10/2005 |
Q: I have an alarm with a battery back-up. I am prepairing for a hurricane. I would like to hook up my ... A: and thanks for your question. To keep your alarm system powered by a portable generator, you'll ...
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| Garage Door Security Devices | 6/1/2005 |
Q: Do you know of any garage door security devices A: and thanks for your question. Garage or "overhead doors" are typically protected with a magnetic ...
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| Troubleshooting home security system | 5/4/2005 |
Q: of course I have to have them monitor it. There was an exsiting system already in the home when I ... A: and thanks for your question. Yes, there are tools that can help a person locate a wiring flaw in a ...
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| Security | 4/26/2005 |
Q: I am in need of a security company that will hold keys on a yearly basis for the times when my alarm ... A: Key service comes at an increased price, and not all alarm companies offer it. When shopping around, ...
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| Security | 4/25/2005 |
Q: Do you work side by side with a keyholding company? if so are they worth using as I am in need of ... A: and thanks for writing. I'm afraid I need to better understand your question, though. I'm nort sure ...
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| Burglar alarm | 4/19/2005 |
Q: The flashing red zone light stays on regardless if the door is open or closed. But the yellow ... A: Kevin. If we're going to try to troubleshoot your system, I'll need some exact information from ...
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| Security alarm | 4/9/2005 |
Q: We bought a house a couple of years ago that had an alarm system. We never got monitoring but liked ... A: and thanks for your question. You will need the master code to program the chime feature. You ...
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| Security Alarm System | 2/7/2005 |
Q: We just purchased a house with a security alarm system that was once on a monitored program. The ... A: and thanks for your question. The best way to find out your options is to call the alarm company ...
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Q: You answered me: "You asked about microcameras. They are pretty small and can by built into just ... A: .. you wrote: I mean where the camera can be built? (The camera can be built into anything larger ...
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| Security-Alarms | 12/27/2004 |
Q: I am a licensed acupuncturist who will be starting a practice this Summer in a commercially zoned 2 ... A: and thanks for your question. First, let's consider whether you need an alarm at all. Sounds like ...
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| Smoke alarms | 12/27/2004 |
Q: You have been very helpful in the past and I have a question for you. The manual that came with my ... A: and thanks for the kind comment. AC powered, interconnected smoke detectors need to be on the same ...
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| You answered me:
"You asked... | 12/27/2004 |
Q: You answered me: "You asked about microcameras. They are pretty small and can by built into just ... A: The smallest camera that I know about is smaller than a United Staes dime. Of course, there may be ...
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| If you don't know the answers... | 12/24/2004 |
Q: If you don't know the answers of all the q's answer only those you know. What I ask is may be in ... A: Most are outside of my expertise, so I'll answer what I know. Infrared cameras don't detect heat. ...
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| Residential Smoke Detectors | 12/19/2004 |
Q: Just wondering if you could help me with this problem. I currently have seven interconnected (three ... A: and thanks for your question. First, let me tell you that I've not used either Firex or First Alert ...
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| resetting code | 11/18/2004 |
Q: recently there was a power cut in my area for 4 hours.eventually when the power was ... A: and thanks for your question. I've been on the road, else I'd have answered sooner. We don't have ...
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| Residential Smoke Alarms | 11/15/2004 |
Q: I noticed on some "foggers" (for killing bugs in homes) say to disconnect smoke alarms before using. ... A: and thanks for your question. Since we don't know the exact model of smoke detector that you have, ...
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| Wired Contacts vs. Wireless Motion Sensor | 10/28/2004 |
Q: I am a do it yourselfer, would like to install my own home alarm system, especially since the last ... A: and thanks for your questions. I'll take them in turn. First, you ask about using motion detectors ...
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| Cut off power to alarm, now doesnt work | 10/19/2004 |
Q: We have a Ranger American DSC Classic pc 1555. We recently started a monitoring service. For ... A: and thanks for your question. I'm not familiar with the 1555 control that you have. Because of ...
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| Vacation home security camera system | 10/18/2004 |
Q: My vacation home on Lake Superior is VERY remote (off grid, no utilties) and we are not there for ... A: and thanks for the additional information. Also, sorry for the delay in responding -- things are a ...
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| Vacation home security camera system | 10/17/2004 |
Q: My vacation home on Lake Superior is VERY remote (off grid, no utilties) and we are not there for ... A: and thanks for your question. I'll be glad to help you sort out the kinds of recording and ...
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| CO2 alarm info needed | 10/1/2004 |
Q: Dave, I work on boats for a living and I have a customer who wants a 12 volt operated CO2 detector/s ... A: and thanks for your question. I checked around and found several marine CO2 detectors -- but the ...
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| home security | 9/29/2004 |
Q: .I RECENTLY HAD A WIRED SECURITY SYS. INSTALLED IN MY NEW HOME. IT HAS SENSORS ON ALLTHE DOWNSTAIRS ... A: and thanks for your questions. Both revolve around the same issue -- must the detection of burglar ...
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| Alarm Line Monitor Problems | 9/29/2004 |
Q: I have an alarm with a primary and secondary line attached. The primary is a dedicated line. The ... A: and thanks for your question. I'm not familiar with "Adtran" or a "66 block" but I'm happy to give ...
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| Window protection in our home | 9/29/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Hello Dave, Thank you for the reply and please don't worry about the ... A: Here's my opinion of window contacts and "special" warrantied windows. There are contacts (and ...
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| Window protection in our home | 9/25/2004 |
Q: We are building a home an would like to install protection for the windows on the first floor of our ... A: and thanks for your question. Firt, sorry for the delay in responding. I'm in West Palm Beach, and ...
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| DSC 1500 security system | 8/20/2004 |
Q: This might seem like an odd question, but I recently purchased a house, and the previous owner ... A: and thanks for your question. The best thing to do is to call the previous owners and ask for the ...
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| i have a first alert system.
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Q: i have a first alert system. the external horns are sounding and there are no code or faults on the ... A: and thanks for your question. I don't have enough information to hazard even a guess at what's ...
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| Home Security Sytem | 7/29/2004 |
Q: I am looking for a home security system. I found one that does almost everything I want: Visonic ... A: and thanks for your question. I'm afraid that the axiom "You get what you pay for" applies to alarm ...
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| Home security systems | 7/22/2004 |
Q: I'm interested in a security system for my home. Brinks is offering to install a basic system for ... A: and thanks for your question. I'll address your last question first. I think it's always a good ...
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| Alarm wired to electrical system | 7/22/2004 |
Q: Why does my alarm (wired to home electrical systrem) constantly go off? It is about 10 years old, ... A: and thanks for your question. You didn't mention, so I'm guessing that the alarm you're having ...
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| Internal clock | 6/28/2004 |
Q: My trouble light recently came on and stayed on. I used the owner's manual as described, and ... A: and thanks for your question. The clock is likely an IC chip on the circuit board, and if you can't ...
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| Trouble shooting false alarm | 6/19/2004 |
Q: I keep getting a false alarm on my back sliding door sensor. I deactivated the alarm and just kept ... A: and thanks for your question. The contact on the slider is but one part of the alarm circuit for ...
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| Fire detection location and function | 4/21/2004 |
Q: Is a smoke detector in a day care setting ever acceptable if mounted low on the wall? The room is ... A: Flip, and thanks for writing. These are difficult questions that you ask -- and ones that are even ...
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| Driveway Monitor | 4/18/2004 |
Q: I just had a house built and prior to getting a driveway and lawn, I would like to install a ... A: and thanks for your question. The device you mentioned is an inductance loop. I've know what they ...
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| Inexpensive monitoring companies | 4/9/2004 |
Q: I am considering switching my alarm monitoring service to an less-expensive company. I currently ... A: and thanks for your question. First though, let me apologize for not responding in a timely manner. ...
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| ADS home security issue resolved | 3/23/2004 |
Q: I found out that the system was purchased, not leased. Just wanted to let you know, I got a very ... A: and I'm glad you've gotten a resolution to your problem. You asked a question about how long a ...
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| First Alert Alarm System | 3/20/2004 |
Q: I inherited a First Alert FA260 home alarm system from a previous owner of my home. I've never ... A: and thanks for your question. Here's what you need to do. Call the monitoring service and find out ...
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| Interconnected Smoke Detectors | 3/15/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Dave Question - Thanks Dave for your speedy reply. To ... A: Wally. I read the installation manuals for the Firex ADC, FADC, and GC. The manuals clearly state ...
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| Interconnected Smoke Detectors | 3/13/2004 |
Q: My inteconnected smoke detectors have stopped communicating with each other. This setup has been ... A: Wally, and thanks for your question. On the face of it, given that you're satisfied that the ...
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| glass break monitors v. shock sensors | 2/24/2004 |
Q: Here's my question. Do you recommend glass breaks OR shock sensors? I am concerned with adequately ... A: and thanks for your question. You've obviously done quite a bit of research on the topic of ...
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| heat detector replacement | 6/18/2003 |
Q: I am in a condo with four units to a building. One unit needs a heat detector replaced, due to a ... A: Jay, and thanks for your question. The short answer to your question is "yes." Heat detectors ...
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| PIR's | 3/6/2003 |
Q: I installed my own system two and a half years ago, it comprises of the main control box and 6 ... A: and thanks for your question. First, I doubt that all the PIR's have failed. Too much of a ...
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| Alarm system stopped working | 2/2/2003 |
Q: I have a central alarm system that had a problem with the telephone dialing portion of the panel. I ... A: Tim, and thanks for your question. Alarm systems are designed to let the installer monitor whether ...
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| security | 3/8/2002 |
Q: what affordable home security systems do you recommend? wireless? networks? should i pay to have it ... A: Steph, and thanks for your question. Your question is a bit broad, so I'll answer in broad ...
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| Feeling unsafe | 10/21/2001 |
Q: that took care of that --- so now I worry - is there a way she can succesfully conceal her phone ... A: Tori, and thanks for your question. You have several questions; I'll answer them in turn. First, ...
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| troubleshooting home security system | 5/7/2001 |
Q: I recently changed some lights in our home, while doing so I turned off the power at the breaker. ... A: Kevin, and thanks for your question. It's hard to separate the effects you describe from the action ...
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| CCTV/Front Entry Monitoring | 2/25/2001 |
Q: I live in a downstairs unit of a 6 unit apartment complex. In the last month, someone in this ... A: Cindy, and thanks for your question. I'm sorry to hear that you're the victim of these "pranksters ...
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| sensors | 2/22/2001 |
Q: is it true that some home motion sensors will not pick up on pets and set off alarms A: Benny, and thanks for your question. There are two answers: "yes," and "no." Let me explain. Motion ...
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