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  • 20-02-2014 10:52am
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    xgtdec
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    Hi Folks

    Just looking for little advice for my home alarm, not sure of the model but its an aritech for sure.

    Its been reporting a low battery, and i had a search around and there was a post here on boards saying to remove the panel to replace the backup battery...so i did that..but for the life of me i cant see any battery to remove....picture attached

    Anyone any advice...freel free to opint out where im an idiot:D


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    subway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,131 ✭✭✭subway


    i think that's just the keypad, the actual battery should be in a box nearby.
    under stairs or in the hot press
    the battery looks like a small car battery

    i think :) hth


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    xgtdec
    Registered Users Posts: 821 ✭✭✭xgtdec


    cheers for that!!

    That gives me so me cable tracing to do...ive no idea where that box may be.....ill check it out when i get home!!! Good start though!


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    altor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,717 ✭✭✭✭altor


    xgtdec wrote: »
    cheers for that!!

    That gives me so me cable tracing to do...ive no idea where that box may be.....ill check it out when i get home!!! Good start though!

    It is the back up battery in the control panel.
    The control panel may be in the hot press or attic if you have not seen it before. If you post a picture we can tell you the replacement battery you will need.

    www.altor.ie



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    xgtdec
    Registered Users Posts: 821 ✭✭✭xgtdec


    Hi Guys

    Finally found it..all the way in the attic!

    got the cover off and entered my code to know off the siren and this is what i saw....


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    kub
    Registered Users Posts: 6,546 ✭✭✭kub


    It is a 12 volt 7 amp battery, available in most electrical distributors or Maplins etc .......but Maplins will fleece you.


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    xgtdec
    Registered Users Posts: 821 ✭✭✭xgtdec


    kub wrote: »
    It is a 12 volt 7 amp battery, available in most electrical distributors or Maplins etc .......but Maplins will fleece you.

    Thats sound..fair play, you wouldnt have a link to one i could order online would ya?? failing that any particular brand etc??


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    KoolKid
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    Any of the suppliers listed here would have them.
    Where are you located?


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    altor
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    xgtdec wrote: »
    Thats sound..fair play, you wouldnt have a link to one i could order online would ya?? failing that any particular brand etc??

    Very easy battery to source yourself and replace. Just be careful when connecting, positing to positive and negative to negative. As pointed out maplin have them available but you will be paying top dollar for them. Any electrical wholesales that sells alarms in your area will have them in stock for half the price. Just bring the old one with you.

    www.altor.ie



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    xgtdec
    Registered Users Posts: 821 ✭✭✭xgtdec


    KoolKid wrote: »
    Any of the suppliers listed here would have them.
    Where are you located?

    Located in Tallaght..cheers for the list!!!


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    KoolKid
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    xgtdec wrote: »
    Located in Tallaght..cheers for the list!!!

    REW in Red Cow Retail Centre, Robinhood Road in Ballymount would be handy for you or IDAS in Churchtown. Their details should be on the sticky I linked to.


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    xgtdec
    Registered Users Posts: 821 ✭✭✭xgtdec


    Got one in kellihers in ballymount, 14 euro. All sorted now!! Thanks for the advice!!!


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    KoolKid
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    Thanks for the update. Glad you got it sorted.


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