Hi sorry if this is a stupid question but do wireless panels require connection to the mains(texecom,pyronix) for instance ?
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do wireless panels require power
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Either the consumption is minimal
UK plugs have a fuse in them, which you can fit yourself.
3A will be adequate. You can get one in most High Streets.
http://www.wilko.com/electrical-accessories/wilko-fuses-3amp-4pk/invt/5349240
If you are hard-wiring it through an FCU, the same fuse fits. This method also remove the risk that someone will unplug your alarm to plug in a hoover or kettle.
They are often described as 13A plugs or FCUs, but that's the highest rated fuse you can use. You can use any BS1362 fuse of that or lower rating.
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Necessities_Index/Plug_Top_Fuses/index.html
The instructions for your device will probably mention it.
Lighting circuits are usually fused at 5A or 6A, so there is not much point using a fuse on a lighting circuit unless it is lower than that. But an FCU is a good way of safely isolating the supply to your alarm, and is usually cheaper than a DP switch, so is quite convenient. One with a neon will show you that the supply is on.
There might be fuses inside your alarm panel, but they will not be easily accessible to the user, and are very unlikely to be a type that you can readily buy. A fuse in the plug or FCU is easier to change if, for example, the flex is damaged. The panel's fuse will not protect the flex.
3A will be adequate. You can get one in most High Streets.
http://www.wilko.com/electrical-accessories/wilko-fuses-3amp-4pk/invt/5349240
If you are hard-wiring it through an FCU, the same fuse fits. This method also remove the risk that someone will unplug your alarm to plug in a hoover or kettle.
They are often described as 13A plugs or FCUs, but that's the highest rated fuse you can use. You can use any BS1362 fuse of that or lower rating.
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Necessities_Index/Plug_Top_Fuses/index.html
The instructions for your device will probably mention it.
Lighting circuits are usually fused at 5A or 6A, so there is not much point using a fuse on a lighting circuit unless it is lower than that. But an FCU is a good way of safely isolating the supply to your alarm, and is usually cheaper than a DP switch, so is quite convenient. One with a neon will show you that the supply is on.
There might be fuses inside your alarm panel, but they will not be easily accessible to the user, and are very unlikely to be a type that you can readily buy. A fuse in the plug or FCU is easier to change if, for example, the flex is damaged. The panel's fuse will not protect the flex.
Supplying the alarme from a a lighting circuit has the advantage that if the supply to the circuit fails ( MCB or RCD ) trips then failure of the lights in the house will alert to the loss of power. It the supply to the alarm is from a socket circuit then loss of that socket circuit may not be noticed until an apliance is plugged in and found to be not working
Come on Bernard, catch up. The vast amount of panels, if not all, will notify of a mains failure within a few seconds of it happening and have done so for years.
The lighting circuit is not recommended for the mains connection. The fuse box is always best if possible if not a ring main via the non-switched fused spur using a 3amp fuse as already mentioned.
The lighting circuit is not recommended for the mains connection. The fuse box is always best if possible if not a ring main via the non-switched fused spur using a 3amp fuse as already mentioned.
Ah but if the battery is non operational when the mains fails ? Belt and braces and maybe bit of string as well.
And most modern ( quality) panels tell you if the battery has an issue ( has been known for customers to ignore this vital bit of info )
Thank you everyone for taking the time to respond to my question. Your responses are really helpful. Based on your responses I have decided to employ a qualified electrician whose is going to provide a feed direct from the consumer unit to the control panel. Thank you!
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