Replacing intercom handset

[AkumaWolf]

I live in a block of flats. At the main door we have this entry system:



In my flat, I wanted to replace the intercom handset as the one that came when they built the block is a very basic and ugly one, but most of all it has no volume setting, so when someone rings at the door, they scare the s*it out of me and my cat lol and wake most of the people in the block

So I opened it to check the wiring... and this is it:



Now, I'd like to buy a replacement handset from Amazon but have no idea which one can be compatible. Can anyone please help with some info?

 

[OwainDIYer]

Urmet Digi Voice 1138/3

New versions of the handset have a hi/lo/off call volume slider switch.

http://www.intercomsrus.com/handset pdf/Urmet 1138-3 New Version Handset Data Sheet.pdf

 

[AkumaWolf]

Wow thanks for the quick reply and the valuable information

Now, I can't find the 1138/3 on Amazon but I see:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/1133-urmet-...d=1421065791&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=urmet+1138

Not sure if it's similar/compatible.

What other options do I have? Are there other compatible handsets of different brands maybe? Thank you!!

 

[OwainDIYer]

absolutely not compatible.

The system you have is a digital call system and will work ONLY with the specified handset.

Be aware that the system may remain the property of the freeholder or management company, and any short circuit or incompatible handset may knock out the whole system, or at least trip out the interface to your handset and require an engineer to re-set at the control unit, leading to possibly rather expensive repair bills.

Wrapping the speaker in some soft foam might muffle it somewhat.

If it were my system I'd wire a potentiometer across the speaker to try and alter the volume, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone else.

 

[OwainDIYer]

Digivoice handset here:

http://doorentrydirect.com/atlantico-digivoice-audio-handset-with-2-aux-buttond-mute-p-10888.html

check with them before ordering that it is compatible and has the volume control you require

 

[AkumaWolf]

So if I find the 1138/3 and have it installed by some technician, would it be ok?

 

[AkumaWolf]

OK, contacted them, let's see what they say...

 

[OwainDIYer]

So if I find the 1138/3 and have it installed by some technician, would it be ok?

should be.

However my liability for this advise is limited to what you paid for it.