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    Help! DIY alarm fix Abacus 8

    Thanks  I have put a new 12v battery in the control box .  Only 1 PIR works and has power to it. It is one of the old ones.  Ive pulled on some of the PIr cables it’s given me a few feet then stopped so can’t see the cable being broken.  I will try test the bell with a 12v battery and go...
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    Help! DIY alarm fix Abacus 8

    UPDATE  So I have done some further testing with my multi meter.  Ive found 1 PIR from 5 which has power to it and lights up.  I removed all the Zone cables from the main panel and tried with connecting only the 1 working PIR but still no luck.  Would i be right in assuming that because the...
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    Help! DIY alarm fix Abacus 8

    Thanks - what’s the quickest way to check the tankers or will I have to check each tamp cable 
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    Help! DIY alarm fix Abacus 8

    We had an agreement that we would undertake some of the work needed to the property in return for a reduced rent.  I was told by the agent the alarm works but found it didn’t and the landlord said that he was quoted ‘extortionate’ prices to repair it even though nobody came to look at it so it...
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    Help! DIY alarm fix Abacus 8

    Hi I have removed the battery and mains fuse but still same issue.  I’m trying to avoid changing it but presume if I need to I simply need to replace the main control panel and extra keypad, the PIR, and door senors will be fine.  Many recommendations on cheap easy to install alarms?
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    Help! DIY alarm fix Abacus 8

    Hello  DIY fix, help required.  I moved into into a rental house with an alarm it required some attention which I did the following  1. Replaced 2 PIR sensors which were smashed off the wall  2. Rewired the garage door contacts  3. Replaced the internal battery in the alarm control box  I...
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