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    Suggestion for paint for kitchen cupboards

    I just done our kitchen doors and used Farrow And Ball Eggshell (exterior), Can get interior .but the exterior is harder wearing and washable. Used a small roller to put on .Turned out great
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    * HELP * Bell Box Making random chirps

    Hi all Now even more confused. As above do I keep the panel 9448 and get a new bell box? The alarm has been fine over the Christmas period still arming it.but still got the strobe and bell wire disconnected in the panel. If connected that's when the problem start with the bell box.. Hoping to...
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    * HELP * Bell Box Making random chirps

    Hi all again So as above i tested the voltage on the panel and its showing just over 12v which Handymanjo states there shouldn't be no voltage in unset mode .So this is telling me that the panel is at fault. My next question is, as Secure I AM suggested that i should update the panel to...
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    * HELP * Bell Box Making random chirps

    Basically if the 9448 is faulty and im having to replace the panel .Was just wondering if its worth me changing it to a more updated system of just getting another 9448 panel .
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    * HELP * Bell Box Making random chirps

    red meter lead on red/white terminal and put black meter lead on yellow terminal if you have voltage 13v then panel faulty? So i have done the above with my crappy multimeter and getting a reading of just over 12v Same with the strobe terminal just over 12v. I tested the above with the wires...
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    * HELP * Bell Box Making random chirps

    So this evening i will check the voltage on the outputs on the panel and give you the outcome here. in the meantime , if the panel is doomed to the wheelie bin i have been looking at other options .Apart from getting another 9448 which will be the same wiring as the one i have now .Wouldnt it be...
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    * HELP * Bell Box Making random chirps

    Excuse my ignorance. By bell trigger- and bell positive is that the white and red wire terminal and the yellow wire terminal in the panel.? I am getting my head around this slowly. Don't get me wrong but I love this kinda thing it's also a learning curve
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    * HELP * Bell Box Making random chirps

    So my multimeter isnt of any quality so that could be a false reading . Just inform you also the bell box started to sound again and strobe flashing about every 10 seconds later in this afternoon when it wasnt armed .So i have disconnected the strobe and bell from the panel to shut it up . So...
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    * HELP * Bell Box Making random chirps

    Have you checked the fuse inside the panel ? Yes i found a problem with one of the fuse holders it was loose on the board maybe dry jointed ,But anyhow got the soldering iron out and fixed this ..the fuses are fine. checked the voltage for the battery charging, am getting around 16v from the...
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    * HELP * Bell Box Making random chirps

    Hi, I don't really want to change to a wireless system. It was just the easier option to fit it myself rather than pay someone to replace the panel... I have a cheap multi meter so I could check the voltage if you point me in the right direction. But on testing the alarm earlier today I decided...
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    * HELP * Bell Box Making random chirps

    Is the Texecom bell box the one connected to the 9448? YES Does the strobe flash on bell box while alarm unset ? YES Does the bell box chirp while alarm unset ? YES How old is battery back up in control panel ? Replaced about 8 months ago Have you...
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    * HELP * Bell Box Making random chirps

    Hi Thank you very much for the reply.. My next question is.. Would it be worth trying the Odyssey Bell box to find out if my Texecom box is the cause of the problem.. I don't want to throw money at it and find out its not the cause i would rather put it towards a new system. (catch 22 I know)...
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    * HELP * Bell Box Making random chirps

    Hi all I have a Scantronic 9448 wired alarm system installed (i know quite old) Its been fine up unitil the last few days .. The outside bell box has been making random chirps and the strobe has been flashing..Even when the alarm is not armed the bell box has been going off .The Tamper light on...
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