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    Using one alarm to trigger another

    You can do it your way , 2 separate panels , the 1 in the garage should at least have a sound-bomb wired in , (whats the point of an alarm if it doesnt make a din!) using the relay method , wire it into a spare zone on the house alarm ,programmed as Fire , then ensure the garage alarm has a...
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    Numpty bellbox wiring question

    The bellbox has its own set of diagnostic leds , and if you follow the installation instructions , then you should be able to see whether the bell has power (leds flashing alt ) , whether the tamper switch is closed ( left led flashing ) whether the bell has exited engineers test mode.Check the...
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    Texecom Veritas R8 Issue

    Remove mains and battery , power-up mains first , enter user code to silence, close panel press reset.Replace battery asap.
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    Numpty bellbox wiring question

    A (12V) yellow + red B (BELL) black C (TAMP) white D (0V) green S (STRB) blue Would help if we knew what panel..but see how you get on. Dont let any of the cables touch, you may pop a fuse.
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    Chasing into outside wall mortar for a bell box?

    Using long drill bit , drill up at an angle towards the loft , if it doesnt quite reach use your cable-rods to poke into the loft ( or coat hanger ).
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    Replacing Advantage ZX6 Alarm Panel

    I would definately recommend having a 3A spur fitted.Check that all your existing hardware is working by doing a walk test , then a bell test.Temporarily remove the 12v + supply to the bellbox , this will tell you if it has its own built in battery.If it does then you will require ladders , or...
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    alarm cables cut through

    The "3 triangles" indicates that it a Menvier keypad.Pt 01 is code tamper at keypad 1 (on a TS690 anyway).
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    Lost Code for Eurosec PR4970

    There is a routine ( explained in the engineers manual) which allows your alarm to be reset to the default user and engineers codes.Unfortunately , it also has the ability to "lock" the engineers code , so rendering the panel useless.If that is the case , then you might have to replace the...
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    Securitech Active 5 - front door opening activates alarm

    Your panel has defaulted , and your zone one is now a PA zone , and will trigger whenever opened.You need the system programming to your requirements.Either search for the engineers manual ( altho if you don't understand the user guide , you are in trouble :-)), or go to ukpanels who will help...
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    Honeywell Accenta Gen4 Alarm Panel

    You need to program the setting method for the part sets. eg. timed or silent , have a look at page 40 in the engineers manual.
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    Need help wiring PIR's please.

    The double pole diagrams do not have resistors , they are normally closed switches to indicate ,for example a door switch. PA buttons don't come with diagrams because they are so easy..like door contacts , once you have done one , they are a piece of cake.The chrome screws denote where the mag...
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    Need help wiring PIR's please.

    Yes thats right , look at the diagram for double pole zone wiring on page 21 of the manual , just to confirm.
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    Texecom Hold Off Query

    Some panels did it automatically on entering engineers mode , I think that has now been stopped.You don't need to mess about with wire links , just fire the strobe from the test menu (bell test , strobe test etc).
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    Can't find 8 OHM extension speakers?

    Lynteck make them ..http://www.lynteck.co.uk/sounders.htm And if you want to buy one..http://www.asecurityonestopshop.com/Products.asp?PartNo=165312471
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    texecom internal sounder

    Usually the front comes off to reveal a back plate , this then is screwed to the wall , then the front attached.Yes you can use a terminal block if you wish.
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    texecom internal sounder

    The sounder just connects to the bell terminals at the panel , the red wire goes to A ( 12v perm) and the black wire goes to B ( sw-ve)
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    Best wire tacker

    I've had mine for more than 20 years , its a Rapid.
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    Accenta 6 Alarm reset and activate - no codes

    There is a simple proceedure to default the panel back to factory defaults, its all in the manual , you will then be able to reprogram the system.
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    Power Outage

    Your battery is not doing its job.If you are not under any contract , carefully open the main panel , have a look at the battery and get yourself a replacement from Maplin or Screwfix.
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    Optima Compact - works fine but no zone lights on walk test

    Don't know if this will help you , but zone 2 automatically becomes a timed zone when a zone is omitted , eg omit landing pir at night , hall pir becomes timed.
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