I have an Astec alarm and in the last couple of days it has been going off - even when the alarm hasn't been set on! It is about 9 years old and I replaced the back-up battery in the main panel in the house last year. Is there also a back-up battery in the bell box which should have been replaced? If I switch it off at the fusebox and disconnect the back-up battery in the main panel will this stop it going off while I find a fix? It has gone off twice this evening for no reason and I don't want it going off during the night! Can anyone please advise?
Astec Alarm - Bell Fault
- Thread starter eatclintwood
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Does it ring inside at the panel ? Or just outside when this happens ?
Only rings outside.
When it's hot ? Sounds like a bad tamper switch connection , may need adjusting as plastic bell boxes expand in the heat. Or it's had water damage to the pcb , it's a trip up the ladders !
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Can't comment on bellbox it may or may not have a cut off timer so you mat still need ladders to down power the system. Post a picture of the bell box.
Yes - it has been very hot lately - especially on that side of the house! It's been ok so far today - and it hasn't been quite so hot.
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