Replacing ancient burglar alarm

[Bluerange39]

We have a mid 90’s house with the original alarm system run from an Optima XM6. We haven’t used the alarm as even the entry warning tones made our poor old dog go bonkers. The dog is no longer with is and the remaining one isn’t so phased by beeps etc.

I’d quite like to reinstate it as we have panic buttons around the house which make me feel comfortable when I’m away. I’d probably need to disable the main sensors except the garage as the dog would set them off but we’d have some protection at least.

Powered it on and the external bell sounded and the system switched off but it wouldn’t reset. Am assuming I need a new control panel.

Does anyone here know if this is a straightforward swap? I’ll keep it wired as not looking to invest really but if there was a way to upgrade to be able to remotely activate that would be good. Any suggestions welcome.

Thanks

[Jeremy-75qq8]

The most likely thing it will need is a new battery.

So I would start there.

If still no joy then look for a replacement. What make ? Some like Texecom have been around for decades.

[mrmistoffelees]

Worth pointing out that the sensors can probably be replaced for pet friendly ones. We've got two cats and the sensors don't care at all about them wondering around the house.

[Voldemort]

If you do decide to invest then I wholly recommend Yale.

https://yalehome.co.uk/alarms-uk-which-is-right-fo...

You can essentially buy a base kit and then add more sensors, cameras, ringers etc as you want. It's all wireless and - apart from the ringers/siren - runs off 2032 batteries and through your router. Easy to set up and can be operated from your phone.

[Drogo]

+1 for a Yale system.

Easy to maintain, it tells you when batteries need replacing and they last a year +.

As mentioned add more stuff as you need.

[Bluerange39]

Thanks all, will take a look at Yale but ideally hoping for a simpler (cheaper) solution first

[mikeiow]

The idea of having to change batteries every year or so would drive me bonkers.
Bad enough with a couple of external cameras that we have to change batteries on...

[Belle427]

They were very reliable alarms, sadly they are no longer made.
Try changing the main battery first, the sounder should also has a back up battery but it's far easier to replace the sounder itself.
I replaced one in my dad's garage recently with a texecom and although it was a fairly easy swap the programming was a little tricky.

Edited by Belle427 on Wednesday 6th August 07:09

[Bluerange39]

Belle427 said:

They were very reliable alarms, sadly they are no longer made.
Try changing the main battery first, the sounder should also has a back up battery but it's far easier to replace the sounder itself.
I replaced one in my dad's garage recently with a texecom and although it was a fairly easy swap the programming was a little tricky.

Edited by Belle427 on Wednesday 6th August 07:09

Will do - thanks