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What is a spur in terms of security alarm system

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.01 PM

Hi, I am buying a new house and the builder says the following: there is wiring for an alarm this is in the form of a spur to enable you to connect a wireless alarm. What does this mean exactly? How will this help with installation? Regards

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4 Answers

Anonymous user

All alarms systems ideally should be connected to a fused spur. The spur comes off the mains ring circuit and is stepped down to 3A. The fused spur should be unswitched so the alarm system cant be unplugged or switched off without an intentional trying to isolate the alarm system from the mains.
Answered30 March 2019
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Anonymous user

It means a spur has been provided in a location to provide power 230v for a control panel, no other wiring is offered hence they suggest wireless
Answered16 March 2019
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Anonymous user

A spur is local power point 230v AC not a socket , normally located where a system is going to be installed to give it power and is for its use only ( alarm system ,boiler , etc.. ) . and should be labelled on you fuse board .
Answered17 March 2019
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Power to the alarm system must be via a 3amp non-switched spur unit. This should be not taken from a lighting circuit but from a ring main
Answered3 June 2019
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