ADT alarm help needed!

loislane99

When I purchased my property an ADT alarm was already installed, however the previous owner said he never used it and I was not given any documentation, codes, etc. Does anyone know if there is any way I can get it reset so that it can be used?

Thanks!

lee5768

contact ADT

DebbieR

Just asked my OH, he has his own alarm business and he said it depends on what system it is and how old it is, for example Scantronic are easier to do than Galaxy. Some panels can be reset to factory default values if you can get hold of an engineering manual but it's getting hold of the manuals in the first place. Try ringing a few local alarm installers. They'll be able to give you a price for resetting and reprogramming the codes-it'll be a lot cheaper than asking ADT to do it.

HO87

DebbieR wrote: »

Just asked my OH, he has his own alarm business and he said it depends on what system it is and how old it is, for example Scantronic are easier to do than Galaxy. Some panels can be reset to factory default values if you can get hold of an engineering manual but it's getting hold of the manuals in the first place. Try ringing a few local alarm installers. They'll be able to give you a price for resetting and reprogramming the codes-it'll be a lot cheaper than asking ADT to do it.

Very, very good advice. Galaxy/Scantronic is the type of keypad panel (Galaxies have a flap that covers the buttons, Scantronic's generally don't). If its more than 5-7 years old you may find that resurrecting the system ain't that cheap - even when using a local company.

Darksun

Post up the layout of the keypad, someone will probably be able to identify it.

Is it a domestic or commercial premises, you didn't say. Also don't be tempted to play around with it too much yourself, you might end up creating more of a headache than it's worth.