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ESB service interruption and HKC alarm reaction

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  • 27-07-2016 2:34pm
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    gebbel
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    While we will be abroad next month, the ESB will cut the power to our estate to facilitate the rollout of fibre network. The outage will be from 9 to 5pm. I'm just wondering about the alarm...I believe the battery should kick in and the alarm won't activate? If it did activate how long would it ring for? Can I do a battery test to be sure? The system is an 8 year old Securealarm.

    If I need to leave a key with someone then I will. Thanks.


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    KoolKid
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    How old is the battery?
    A new 7 amp battery should handle 8 hours no problem.


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    gebbel
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    KoolKid wrote: »
    How old is the battery?
    A new 7 amp battery should handle 8 hours no problem.

    The battery is the original one installed 8 years ago.


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    KoolKid
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    I'd replace it for a new 7amp one.


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    gebbel
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    Thanks. Can you advise where best to purchase and is it a DIY job? I'm handy enough about the place.


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    chillin117
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    gebbel wrote: »
    Thanks. Can you advise where best to purchase and is it a DIY job? I'm handy enough about the place.
    It is in the control panel (probably under the stairs) You might get a ''tamper'' alarm when you open the box just enter the code at the front door. Maplins would be a good bet for the battery.


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    KoolKid
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    Look up any of the suppliers.
    Maplins will charge you around 4 times the price they will.


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