Which bell box?

Michael_Myers

It's time to replace the bell box.

I have seen numerous recommendations on the forum for the Pyronix Deltabell.

Would the lit version suit a domestic property?

Any other suggestions welcome

Evolution1

What bell do you currently have ?

I replaced the red LEDs in my Sabb with green ones and they reflect off the grass and patio .

Michael_Myers

Evolution1 wrote: »

What bell do you currently have ?

I replaced the red LEDs in my Sabb with green ones and they reflect off the grass and patio .

Bell box is about 10 years old (no brand) and corroded so will go with a new one.

Has anybody installed the lit version of the deltabell in their house ?

KoolKid

Michael_Myers wrote: »

It's time to replace the bell box.

I have seen numerous recommendations on the forum for the Pyronix Deltabell.

Would the lit version suit a domestic property?

Any other suggestions welcome

Yes the Delta bell is the better deterrant in my opinion


Yes they are fine on domestic properties. We have over 100 installed in one estate.

fred funk }{

Some people love the Delta bell and some don't. I've had people point out a neighbours bell and tell me they definitely didn't want the same one as the LED back light looked terrible. I have also gone back to disconnect the LED on some bells as well as the user wasn't happy with the amount of light it threw out (too much).

On the flip side I have had people request them and they think they're great. My own mother loves hers

KoolKid

The newer ones have an input to disable the back light. You could connects a spare strand to that & give you the option to switch it from the keypad.

kub

Evolution1 wrote: »

What bell do you currently have ?

I replaced the red LEDs in my Sabb with green ones and they reflect off the grass and patio .

Where did you get the l.e.d.s? Did you have to do much doctoring?

Evolution1

kub wrote: »

Where did you get the l.e.d.s? Did you have to do much doctoring?

Just a simple swap out . Bit of soldering .
Best bit is my bell is "unique" and it gives an old bell new life .
I have loads of components lying around. I order from rapid or maplins.
Going to try on my newer sabb


Will upload to YouTube and post link tomorrow

Evolution1

fred funk }{ wrote: »

Some people love the Delta bell and some don't. I've had people point out a neighbours bell and tell me they definitely didn't want the same one as the LED back light looked terrible. I have also gone back to disconnect the LED on some bells as well as the user wasn't happy with the amount of light it threw out (too much).

On the flip side I have had people request them and they think they're great. My own mother loves hers

It's not the back light that's bad it's all the shadows and uneven light from wires and components inside .
The sounder is great though .

KoolKid

Evolution1 wrote: »

It's not the back light that's bad it's all the shadows and uneven light from wires and components inside .

Problem solved.

http://www.pyronix.com/deltabellx-lightbox.php

Evolution1

KoolKid wrote: »

Problem solved.

http://www.pyronix.com/deltabellx-lightbox.php

But how much is that compared to the standard one ?
They need a nice sized company logo to really look good .

KoolKid

About €10 more . Still less than a HKC SABB.

Evolution1

I'm not saying its any lesser than the HKC sabb . €58 for a HKC sabb
I'm happy with my mods no one has a bell like mine .
I hate when all you see is the same bell in an estate . HKC , pyronics ect .
Makes all alarm systems look the same . And no ones stands out . I want mine to be different

KoolKid

You want different?


You got different.;)
Different wouldn't necessarily instil confidence for me.

Evolution1

That's just beautiful . Masterpiece .
When will you be installing them haha ?

KoolKid

As soon as I can see where to put the LEDs.

Michael_Myers

KoolKid wrote: »

Yes the Delta bell is the better deterrant in my opinion


Yes they are fine on domestic properties. We have over 100 installed in one estate.

Installed the Deltabell plus today very straightforward and looks and sounds the business !
Thanks for the replys.

KoolKid

Glad to hear you got sorted.
Did you get a screened lid?

Michael_Myers

KoolKid wrote: »

Glad to hear you got sorted.
Did you get a screened lid?

Thought I was in business... but i am getting a Ext bell tamper.

The old hkc bell box had two tamper terminals - a Tamper return (yellow wire) and a 4k7 resistor.

The deltabell plus has two 'T' terminals.
I connected yellow wire into one of these 'T' terminals and connected the other 'T' terminal to 0 volts.

The deltabell 'T' terminals are 0 ohms when tamper switch is closed and OL when the tamper switch is open.

Inspite of the above , the HKC panel Is seeing a tamper - any ideas greatly appreciated!

KoolKid

Put the Bell Hold Off into the top T & the resistor into the bottom & connect the yellow to the other side of the resistor.

Michael_Myers

KoolKid wrote: »

Put the Bell Hold Off into the top T & the resistor into the bottom & connect the yellow to the other side of the resistor.

KoolKid -Thank you so much! That worked. You are a genius.

I owe you a pint for that.

KoolKid

Glad to help.
Did you get screened lids for that bell?

Michael_Myers

KoolKid wrote: »

Glad to help.
Did you get screened lids for that bell?

I got a blank lid and it looks ok. Would you have a photo of your screen printed lids?

Thanks again

KoolKid

Did I not send you that??

I'll PM it to you now..