Aritech Alarm Box Twin LED replacement

finnegan2010

Hi Guys. My Aritech Alarm box TWIN LED used to flash on and off. It hasnt worked in over a year. Alarms fine I presume the LED piece is knackered. (Can these be replaced ? And I would like one that flashes even when the alarm is unarmed (as i dont use it much so its more a deterrent than anything) It used to flash 24 hours a day even when the alarm was off I assume thats what its meant to do to attract the notice of unwelcome visitors

KoolKid

They flash all the time whether the system is armed or not. Some people are under the impression they show the system is armed. They do not. This would not be allowed under EN50131.
To replace the LEDs would be very messy & really not worth the hassle.
But if your good with electronics & a soldering iron go for it.

finnegan2010

Ah ok, So its a replace the alarm Box job, Would ya know if thats a big job and costly?

altor

It would be less hassle to replace the bell. They are not that expensive if you do it yourself.

iancr

try and replace with HKC SABB brighter LEDs on these easier to see from a distance better deterrent

Jnealon

iancr wrote: »

try and replace with HKC SABB brighter LEDs on these easier to see from a distance better deterrent

Just make sure you use a proper level and don't rely on the one in the bell

iancr

Jnealon wrote: »

Just make sure you use a proper level and don't rely on the one in the bell

thats for sure

finnegan2010

What sort of level is in the bell? Like a spirit level?
Also where do you get the bell you suggested mate. thanks for advice. ill get an engineer to replace wouldnt risk myself messing about with it lol :rolleyes:

altor

If you look at the suppliers list you will get one close to you.

finnegan2010

found it ! Is it hard to replace or just a few wires? Would a standard electrician throw one up handy?

http://www.hkc.ie/hkc/Main/Products_Sounders_Indicators.htm

More to the point is this compatible with an Aritech Alarm System?

altor

finnegan2010 wrote: »

found it ! Is it hard to replace or just a few wires? Would a standard electrician throw one up handy?

http://www.hkc.ie/hkc/Main/Products_Sounders_Indicators.htm

Very easy to do, only 6 cores to connect.

finnegan2010

Cheers for all your help lads! Much appreciated

altor

Your welcome.

finnegan2010

iancr wrote: »

try and replace with HKC SABB brighter LEDs on these easier to see from a distance better deterrent

Was onto a supplier the HKC SABB External sounder is €40 plus vat which is super. The guy asked me did I want a specific model SABB? I told him i would call him back. I guess just tell him the one with bright LEDS that flash . Its for an Aritech.

KoolKid

Yes, any standard SABB willing work here.

altor

finnegan2010 wrote: »

Was onto a supplier the HKC SABB External sounder is €40 plus vat which is super. The guy asked me did I want a specific model SABB? I told him i would call him back. I guess just tell him the one with bright LEDS that flash . Its for an Aritech.

He probably wanted to know if it was there wired or wire free bell box.
Its the wired SABB you need.

hangover_ie_ie

KoolKid wrote: »

Yes, any standard SABB willing work here.

Hey Chaps:)

Would the Sabb be the best Strobe out there? I am looking for the brightest most noticeable strobe there is even if it costs a few extra quid! Prevention better then cure as they say. I want any potential unwelcome visitors to walk straight by.

:cool:

Mr. G

hangover_ie_ie wrote: »

Hey Chaps:)

Would the Sabb be the best Strobe out there? I am looking for the brightest most noticeable strobe there is even if it costs a few extra quid! Prevention better then cure as they say. I want any potential unwelcome visitors to walk straight by.

:cool:

Using different bell boxes that do not confirm to the EN50131 standard is a bad idea. The HKC new bell box meets to the standards and is mainly used by professional installers. This is the most common bell box and can be used on many panels. Using other boxes that are not as known might not be as noticeable.

Having said of all that, GE have another common bell box, and there may be better bell boxes even if it is not commonly used.

The HKC strobe is very noticeable, next to GE imo.

altor

Also have a look at the Texecom Odyssey 4 with live backplate blue.

altor

Mr_Grumpy wrote: »

Using different bell boxes that do not confirm to the EN50131 standard is a bad idea. The HKC new bell box meets to the standards and is mainly used by professional installers. This is the most common bell box and can be used on many panels. Using other boxes that are not as known might not be as noticeable.

Having said of all that, GE have another common bell box, and there may be better bell boxes even if it is not commonly used.

The HKC strobe is very noticeable, next to GE imo.

If the system its been added to is not up to that standard its not going to make any difference.

Jnealon

hangover_ie_ie wrote: »

Hey Chaps:)

Would the Sabb be the best Strobe out there? I am looking for the brightest most noticeable strobe there is even if it costs a few extra quid! Prevention better then cure as they say. I want any potential unwelcome visitors to walk straight by.

:cool:

The pyronix deltabell is probably the most noticeable bell on the market

KoolKid

altor wrote: »

Also have a look at the Texecom Odyssey 4 with live backplate blue.

+ 1 we use a lot of them.
For good LEDs try HKC

paddy147

Quick question here.

Can you add a 2nd HKC alarm box on the back of a house,with the led lights working,but not the bell?

An extra visual deterrent on the back of the house,but without distrubing the neighbours too much,with regards the bell.

A spare 6 core cable is allready there in place,where the proposed alarm box would be placed

So,can it be done?

Thanks.

altor

All you have to do is wire in the bell and disconnect the siren.

paddy147

altor wrote: »

All you have to do is wire in the bell and disconnect the siren.

Thanks Altor.:)

altor

Your welcome Paddy.

finnegan2010

Jnealon wrote: »

The pyronix deltabell is probably the most noticeable bell on the market

Oh thats a sexy bit of Kit! I bet there a sexy price too

Koolkid when you say:
+ 1 we use a lot of them. (Plus one i take it this is good?) (semi Newbie:o)
For good LEDs try HKC (does this mean the Pyronix has not got leds thus a lesser life span than HKC equiv)

Koolkid between yourself and Altor fair play to yas yous are fricking The Alarm Oracles god bless ya :cool:

finnegan2010

Jnealon wrote: »

The pyronix deltabell is probably the most noticeable bell on the market

in all her glory...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOtsHr_6QkY

Sweet!

The Pyronix costs about the same as the SABB

I think we have a winner?

KoolKid

+1 Is agreeing with the quoted post. In this case meaning good.
HKC is good so is pyronix.

finnegan2010

Tried a few of the contacts on the Supplier list no joy, does anyone know an official distributor of the Pyronix Deltabell Plus in Ireland?

KoolKid

Try Condor Security
Ph 01 4097733
They are in Greenhills Dublin 12

finnegan2010

KoolKid wrote: »

Try Condor Security
Ph 01 4097733
They are in Greenhills Dublin 12

Sweet thanks again Koolkid and Altor:D
and for anyone interested heres the link to Condor and the box
http://csdl.ie/catalog/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=64

ronan45

How to replace an External Sounder

http://www.diy-alarms.co.uk/catalog/how_to_7.php