Recent content by Jonks

I've got details of both batteries now and will get new ones next week. In the meantime, I will check for spiders. Can I safely vacuum inside the PIRs without turning off the mains? Will this trigger the tamper? If so, can I enter the engineers code to prevent this? How do I check the...

I've emailed an image and asked DIYNOT to upload it for me. Do you mind if I come back at the weekend? Thanks for all your help so far. J

Yes they are definitely attached. The plain box leads to the consumer unit. I'm just trying to work out how to send a photo ....

Yes I've silenced it. I also know the engineers code. There are 2 boxes side by side, one marked Accenta, the other plain with just a light for power and another light (unlit) for fault. Both boxes have fuses. All the alarm wiring goes into the Accenta box. Perhaps I should get hold of the...

Whoops I've just set off the alarm - tamper this time. I started to open the box marked Accenta6 (the other box just says power and fault). I assumed that it where the battery is. Could I just turn off the alarm as it triggers and carry on? I'm a bit nervous now as it's quite late for my...

OK. Are they standard batteries for alarms or should I get into the attic to check exactly what sort I have? Sorry, this is beginning to sound a bit pathetic! :?

I'd better hurry up and change the battery then! Can I do it myself and do I need to turn off the power? :?

Logical female? I'll enjoy the compliment! I'll do a violation test during the day at the weekend - and get back to you if it doesn't work!! Thanks. :)

I'll do that. Would a failing battery do all sorts of unexpected things?

I omitted the one that had caused the alarm - though I wasn't sure then which room it was. I suppose it's just possible that I didn't omit the one I thought I had though I don't think so. I'm worried about upsetting the neighbours to try again!! Can I omit all zones except that one and stay...

No! The 28mm pipe has been reduced to 22mm. The zone valve responds to the cyl stat only. There is a junction box nearby but with only 5 wires, so it must have always been like this. (As I said in a previous post - I'm blaming the ex!) I'm not an electrician or plumber but I'm beginning to...

Hi Dave and Chris R Yes the zone valve is managing the hot water and it's working OK. It's a replacement one and I know from the diagrams (yes I had these Chris but thanks) that it should have been the 6-wire version but obviously never was. :(

Wow that was a quick reply!! Thanks. It was a zone alarm not tamper. It's an Accenta 6 and I've had it in use for years with the occasional blip due to a flat battery or over-sensitive sensor. I've just checked the omit prevent zones using the engineer code and there don't seem to be any. I...

Hi guys I'm afraid this is the latest chapter on my plumbing (see my posts in July). Briefly, plumber managed to fuse various bits and changed wiring but didn't sort it out. All other DHW parts work but room stat turns on pump but not boiler. Temporary fix by electrician means I can...

Hi, I've read Breezer's replies about alarm faults. I'll do all the checks suggested on 2 October but just wanted to see if there is an obvious answer first. I've had the same zone alarm triggered recently, even when it was omitted when setting the alarm. Could it still be a faulty sensor if...