Burglar Alarms Systems - Wiring an Alarm Panel
You do NOT need to be an expert at wiring or electronics to wire up the complex wiring involved in installing Burglar Alarms panel, since most panels come with diagrams and instructions that are reasonably straightforward and easy to follow. You just need to belogical, and methodical, and possess a reasonable DIY and electrical knowledge. Note that you will be required to add a fused spur (NOT ASWITCHED SPUR!) into the plug circuit ring-main, to power the alarm panel.
It is NOT a good idea to just use a convenient 13amp socket outlet, as someone might unplug it, or the chord might get pulled out!If you can get a feed direct form the consumer unit, this will be the cleanest feed (form an electrical transient spike point of view). However, it is usually not easy to do that, so you can generally connect a 250V transient suppressor straight across the connector-block live and neutral in the panel itself, as the wires are thin enough to go in the same holes as the mains cable. You can use MAPLIN part HW13P, at 60pence each. The backup battery will also act as a “soak-up” for any mains borne interference. Fit the largest backup battery that will fit into the alarm panel, for maximum backup time
