Re: swapping out a keypad?

["Mark Leuck" <m..leuck@xxxxxxxxx>]

They've got one listed on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/napco-800-825-900-keypad_W0QQitemZ150090830903QQihZ005QQcategoryZ41969QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

"Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I still have 2 800's out there that are limping along...the owners are
> almost out of alternative keypad digit choices.
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> "Jim" <alarminex@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Feb 13, 8:04?am, "Ziggy" <szieg...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > On Feb 12, 1:31 pm, "Jim" <alarmi...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > > On Feb 11, 9:12?am, "Ziggy" <szieg...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > > > I have a Gemini 816 series panel with two keypads model RP1CAe2. One
> > > > keypad, the main one we use when entering and leaving the house is
not
> > > > working properly, it seems that when we press numbers on the keypad
it
> > > > does not recognize them or I have to press it a few times before it
> > > > works. I assume after time the keypad becomes worn out?
> >
> > > > How do I change it, do I just buy a new one and replace it or are
> > > > there other steps that I need to do first?
> >
> > > > Thanks in advance
> >
> > > > Steven
> >
> > > Also, if you do reach the point that you are changing the keypad, make
> > > sure that you use the same series. If you have the "K" serries,
> > > keypads, you have to replace the bad keypad with a "K" series keypad.
> > > Or, the original series kepad with an original. You can tell the
> > > difference in that the old series has an ON/OFF button and the K
> > > series has an ENTER button.
> >
> > Thanks for the info. Does this keypad have this happen often that
> > after a few years of use they keys no longer work?- Hide quoted text -
> >
> I've been using Napco for about 30 years. Sometimes keypads don't last
> as long as others. I find that when repetitive numbers are used they
> wear out sooner. If you think about it ..... all you really have to do
> is pick four new numbers or just change the "bad" number in your code
> and you'll be ok. Rather than buying a new keypad.
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