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Old Alarm - Do I need a licensed installer to repair?

  • 26-01-2018 09:10AM
    #1
    Mumser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 140 ✭✭


    I have an Astec alarm which needs repair. Water sometimes gets into our bellbox (only about 2 years old) and the seb interface board has corroded. I have the components but should I be searching for a licensed installer to work on it? The original installer does not appear on the PSA list.

    I always declare having a house alarm on my insurance but I'm concerned it may invalidate my insurance if work isn't carried out by someone not on the PSA list.

    Finally, is it common for water to get into relatively new bell boxes? I don't want a repeat of the problem.

    Thanks for any help.


Comments

  • #2
    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,790 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    You must use a licenced installer. It's the law.
    Water should not be getting water in a bellbox.


  • #3
    Mumser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 140 ✭✭Mumser


    Thanks Koolkid.

    So my next step to find such an installer is to search the register on psa.gov.ie ? or is there another way? It's hard to know where to start in particular I'd like to search by region ie Dublin 18


  • #4
    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,790 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    Your best bet is to search by area & then look for recommendations from close to you.
    Most things can be repaired on Astec so don't accept that it needs replacing without looking at it.


  • #5
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,693 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    He is correct, you must use a PSA licensed installer unless of course you can do the work yourself. Obviously if you do it yourself the certification (which lasts one year) would not be valid.


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