Fused spur worth it?

[sparkymarka]

Anyway ….I would be interested in knowing what intruder
alarm siren requires 24v ? Lol

 

[Taylortwocities]

There are many.
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[sparkymarka]

I think you might find 1 is for a fire alarm which is normal ….and 2 is NOT a siren ….keep going …

 

[JohnW2]

I think you might find 1 is for a fire alarm which is normal ….and 2 is NOT a siren ….keep going …

Are you suggesting that the OP got it wrong when he told us ...

It’s only for a burglar alarm external siren which is 24v 0.5a 12w.

Kind Regards, John

 

[sparkymarka]

Just interested…

 

[JohnW2]

Just interested…

Fair enough

Kind Regards, John

 

[30Sixteen]

Does it use a plug-in adaptor? It would be worth using an FCU rather than a 13A socket if possible, but if the adaptor is integrated with the plug then there's no option for this.

Hi, thanks for the reply.

Unfortunately it’s a plug in adapter.
Which is why my initial thought was FCU and socket.
But just the socket seems the way to go.

 

[30Sixteen]

I have tried it with a 1 amp fuse, idea was to stop the MCB tripping should I forget, it did not work, the MCB tripped first. Likely some lighting load but as @JohnW2 said not worth it.

The only problem in fitting a socket what ever size on same circuit as lights is the over load plunges you into darkness, but it does not matter if table and standard lights come from sockets, or other items powered from lights, it is the same problem.

Hi, your thinking was exactly the same as mine. Hoping a smaller than 6A fuse would trip before the actual 6A in the MCB.
The fact that you’ve tried it and it didn’t work has 100% negated my theory, thank you.

I can’t see why there would be an overload from the socket in the loft. It’s only ever me that goes up there and I don’t do much hoovering up there

Thanks again.

 

[30Sixteen]

Anyway ….I would be interested in knowing what intruder
alarm siren requires 24v ? Lol

It’s not the alarm that requires the 24v it’s the external siren.
i have the Ring alarm and it’s superb.
The siren is 24v

cheers.

 

[30Sixteen]

Just to clarify, the siren will work on any power supply from 9-28V, 12W, DC.

It’s manufactured by Ring (the doorbell and camera people) and is very good.

It’s designed to be powered by one of their doorbell power adapters which is 24V. It’s a plug in adapter

I COULD also hardwire it directly in to the mains with a converter but the socket and power adapter seems the easiest way to go.

Thanks for all your help.
Much appreciated.

Matt.

 

[aptsys]

OK- so, as I suggested, it seems that you do share some of winston's concerns?
Kind Regards, John

Of course, because whenever I go in the loft I like to make a cup of tea.

 

[JohnW2]

Of course, because whenever I go in the loft I like to make a cup of tea.

Ah, apologies, I didn't realise that

Kind Regards, John