Quick Question Re Bell Box

[nordberg73]

Hi,

I'm slowly running the cable, room by room, for my yet to be installed alarm system. I've come to the room where the alarm bell box will be situated and I want to run the necessary cable before having the room plastered. Question is, do I just need one 6 core cable to the bell box, or anything else?

THanks!

 

[3george]

..............surely the type of bell / and connections required will determine which cable is needed.

Typically 6 core is used I'd say for example

Power +
Power -
Bell +
Bell -
Tamper
Tamper Return.

......however some bells have other functions which if used will need more than 6 core

If you know which sounder you are planning to use, reply and I'm sure others can give a more informed answer.

 

[nordberg73]

Thanks for the reply.

I'm thinking a Texecom system is a safe bet so perhaps you could recommend a bell box that would go with that... The obvious option is this

 

[3george]

Looks fine to me, although personally I like a sounder to have some screen printing..............more authentic IMO.

 

[Alarm]

The "oddy" is fine, you will need a 6 core but only 5 out of it. If your running 8 core anyway you will have lots of extra.

What would you suggest he has screen printed on a single bell cover? A company name? Oh yeah thats copyright isnt it?

OP if you really want a sticker use "Word" and get a local signwriters to knock it up from some scrap.