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by Frisby
Mon Sep 06, 2010 11:56 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replacing outside light
Replies: 4
Views: 3586

Not really. 1) The switch is likely single pole so there could be power on neutral wire. 2) It could be wired like internal lamps where line goes to the lamp first. I would think changing the battery in alarm is right way to do things. There are normally two batteries on in bell and one in panel an...
by Frisby
Mon Sep 06, 2010 11:54 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replacing outside light
Replies: 4
Views: 3586

stoneyboy wrote:Frisby,
Without further information not a good idea.
Can you turn off the circuit for the lights which feed the outside light and leave the alarm on?
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I don't think so - there is a switch in the house and also one in the garage but they both trigger the alarm. Thanks for your reply, though.
by Frisby
Sat Sep 04, 2010 6:34 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replacing outside light
Replies: 4
Views: 3586

Replacing outside light

I need to replace an outside light but when I switch the electricity off my intruder alarm goes off. Could I get away with just ensuring it is switched off at the switch?
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