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Who picked up the same problem with load shedding and a funny noise.
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<blockquote data-quote="chrisc" data-source="post: 908772" data-attributes="member: 746"><p>My electrician friend and I have been replacing batteries in gate motors (11 this week) and alarms (4) and I have a further 13 next week between us</p><p></p><p>The problem is the frequent and long periods of load-shedding. If the batteries are not in good condition and/or are more than 3 years old, it is likely they will fail. You should expect 2 days at least from an alarm battery and 20 openings and closings from a gate motor battery. I fitted a 18 a/h battery to my alarm, since it also handles the intercom. Would not want a door to door beggar to lose out</p><p></p><p>The electrician also pointed out to check the tightness of the screws on circuit-breakers. A properly insulated screwdriver is adequate. I checked mine (the new DB was fitted 11 years ago with 24 separate breakers) and 7 of them could be tightened a 1/2 turn</p><p></p><p>The neutral bar is the most important. If this burns then you are in trouble, and the restoration of power after load-shedding, most probably with a load present, is the critical time</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chrisc, post: 908772, member: 746"] My electrician friend and I have been replacing batteries in gate motors (11 this week) and alarms (4) and I have a further 13 next week between us The problem is the frequent and long periods of load-shedding. If the batteries are not in good condition and/or are more than 3 years old, it is likely they will fail. You should expect 2 days at least from an alarm battery and 20 openings and closings from a gate motor battery. I fitted a 18 a/h battery to my alarm, since it also handles the intercom. Would not want a door to door beggar to lose out The electrician also pointed out to check the tightness of the screws on circuit-breakers. A properly insulated screwdriver is adequate. I checked mine (the new DB was fitted 11 years ago with 24 separate breakers) and 7 of them could be tightened a 1/2 turn The neutral bar is the most important. If this burns then you are in trouble, and the restoration of power after load-shedding, most probably with a load present, is the critical time [/QUOTE]
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