How do I reinstate house alarm?

[minermick]

I want to get my alarm working after it has been disconnected for the last four years due to extensive refurbishment, and before I reconnect the mains power I would be grateful for a bit of advice on a few points i`m unsure about:
a) The system had 2 pir`s and 1 mag switch. The mag switch is`nt needed any more as it was on a dodgy door that has since been replaced. The cable is still connected to the control box but how do I terminate this cable to make it in-operable or not give any probs?
b) The backup battery was new in 2005. Would it still be usable? Is there also a battery in the external sounder that might need replacing?
The system is a Gardiner Gardtech 360/580.
Apologies if this post is on the long side. If i`ve missed any necessary info for the informed please let me know.

 

[Alarm]

Well, as you ask.

IT NEEDS THE DOOR CONTACT believe it or not.
Mag Switch to you.

Batteries are changed from 3 to 5 years generally so NO ITS DEAD especially after 4 years unconnected.

What make is the panel?
What external sounders are fitted and, YES they need new batteries too.
4 year refurb, big property.....I assume and you want to skimp on security?

If i missed anything, ask.

PPS you have changed all the locks after this 4 yr refurb as you have no idea who now have keys .................. Do you.

~PPS

Ask by all means

 

[minermick]

Thanks for the reply and apologies for the delayed response.
I havent had a chance to reply as I work unpredictable hours in the winter. The colder it gets the more my hours are topsy-turvy.

I moved into my bungalow five years ago and have been doing it up bit by bit, mainly myself alongside working for a living with help from friends and neighbours when needed.
I have no major concern over property security due to my pal Butch, my belgian shepherd, and living in a part of the country that has the second lowest crime rate nationally, along with taking sensible precautions.

The main panel has`nt got any names on or in it but the user instruction manual left by the installers in 2001 is for a GARDTEC 360/580 system. The system consists of, the control box, a keypad, internal sounder, external sounder, two pir`s and as said the now disconnected contact/mag switch.
If this needs reconnecting can I reconnect without having to actually run cable around the property and fixing the switch to a door?

I`ve found a new control box battery online same as existing one but I can`t find one for the external sounder. Do you know where I can get one?

Grateful for any further advice anyone can offer.

 

[oasistechnical]

you will need to run a new cable from the control panel, not the keypad to the front (final) door and fit a door contact.

battery wise a 3.2 amp hour will do it

external bell (siren) unit battery, well if it is old and tired, just change the box for new shiny one, or get a new battery from any good security supply company

you will be looking for either a 6vold NMH or a 7.2 NMH

Hope this helps

Oasis