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    alarm fault (Veritas 8 nuisance activations)

    Hi All Reference my last mail, I said I got a OHM reading of 6-75 . Trying again today Nothing !!! Someone else checked it today for me and the speaker is dead. ( I did say I had limited knowledge ) So I will try a new speaker or maybe just go for a new box. Thanks to all who took the...
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    alarm fault (Veritas 8 nuisance activations)

    Hi, Tried the multi meter, On ohm setting, set on 200 mark- nothing. on 2K mark- nothing. on 20 K mark a reading of 6-75. As I said not much experience with multi meter but it may mean something to you. Regards James. PS 8ohm speaker.
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    alarm fault (Veritas 8 nuisance activations)

    Thanks for replies, Will have a look at siren as soon as pos, I think it looks like a normal speaker about 3 inch diameter but will check again. I have a multi meter but basic knowlidge. fuse in control panel ok. Will get back. Regards James.
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    alarm fault (Veritas 8 nuisance activations)

    Hello Sparky, The bell box is a lyntech, the system has been in for 18 years. I have tried touching B wire to OV, no success. I have tried the test sequence in the instructions, keypad test is ok, strobe is ok, but nothing from the siren. I think it has died. Regards James.
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    alarm fault (Veritas 8 nuisance activations)

    Thanks for the reply, will have a go tomorrow and let you know. Regards J
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    alarm fault (Veritas 8 nuisance activations)

    Hi All, just to refresh, had 3 false activations on three PIR.s several months ago. ( had none since ) Key pad LEDs flashing corresponds with the right PIR. Interior key pad sounds, bell box flashes but NO siren. Before I order new bell box as recommended in above post, I have had a look...
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    alarm fault (Veritas 8 nuisance activations)

    Hi, Thank's for the replies, will look into purchase. Regards, James.
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    alarm fault (Veritas 8 nuisance activations)

    Hi all, To re visit my query about alarm pir's going off for no obvious reason. I have not had another instance of the alarm going off since my last post. However I now know after disturbing pir's for testing the internal panel sounds, the blue light on the external box flashes but there...
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    alarm fault (Veritas 8 nuisance activations)

    Hi all, Nothing obvious on loft inspection, no signs of mice. The three led;s that light up corrispond with the three PIR's zones. Will check bell box. Will luck into other suggestions. If all else fails I will have to get the man in. I am away for a couple of days so sod's law...
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    alarm fault (Veritas 8 nuisance activations)

    Hi, I live in a bungalow. 3 PIR sensors, spare bedroom / kitchen / lounge. 3 magnetics on 3 doors, the front door being the main access point. 2 window vibration points. There are 2 panel boxes, 1 for back door entry. The only indicators to go off are the 3 PIR. The first time...
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    alarm fault (Veritas 8 nuisance activations)

    ( mice ) Always a possibility I suppose but clear on that count. Thank's. James.
  12. J

    alarm fault (Veritas 8 nuisance activations)

    Hi, Yes the new one was the second one to go off. Will read up on spike suppressors. Thank's for replies. James.
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    alarm fault (Veritas 8 nuisance activations)

    Thank's for reply, battery one year old. Will try with photo. One of the sensors was an addition about 1 year ago. ( Texicom Veritas reflex pir ) all the others look the same but as I said they are old. Thank's. James.
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    alarm fault (Veritas 8 nuisance activations)

    Hi all, I have an Veritas 8 fitted, 18 years old and never had a problem until now. It has activated 3 times in 3 different room zones in the last 6 weeks. Nothing obvious showing ( spiders, power cuts, etc ) All times have been in early hours of morning. Your views please. Kind...
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    plaster over artex

    Hi Thank's for the reply. It is only a light artex job, looks like a DIY job from the prevoius owner. Regards J.
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    plaster over artex

    Hi all, I have done the search on the above subject, plenty of good info. What could I expect to pay to have a 8ftx 8ft artexed bathroom ceiling plastered over ? Regards J
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    flue

    Thank's for the replies, I am happy with the interior work, The guys were fine and we are nice and warm !!. I just found the flue a bit off putting as I said before, I have not seen another one that looks the same. Hope I am not going to go around looking at flues for the rest of my life...
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    flue

    Hi All I have just had a Wocester greenstar 28 i boiler fitted. I have a question about the flue. The flue comes through the bungalow roof. I can see the flashing that fits into the tyles then a rubber gasket about 3 in long. Then 3in of white flue, before a joint then the rest of the...
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    grout sealant

    Hi All, Could Thompsons water seal be used as a sealant for grout on floor tiles ?. regards J.
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    painted floor

    Thank's gcol. J
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