Re: Firewolf 4-wire Napco 816 gives E41

[ssokoly <alarmdude01@xxxxxxxxx>]

Russell Brill wrote:
> "Buggs" <thatsallfolksl@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:5iWCi.96906$Vk6.199@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Total nerd wrote:
>>> Okay, now I'm totally stumped.
>>> I moved it to Zone 8 with the same problem.  I ran a new set of wires
>>> out in the open across the floor just to make sure I didn't pinch it
>>> anyware, same thing.  I installed a new "red-red-red" resistor, same
>>> thing.  I took out the resistor and labeled the zone as "no eol" but
>>> same thing.  I even tested the thing with a magnet -- it turned red,
>>> meaning it's working, but of course the panel ignored it.
>>> Now I'm just out of ideas?  I have the 12v power across power just
>>> like the manual -- plug #6 and the one directly next to zone 8, and
>>> certainly it's powered up.  I have it connected to zone 8 and the EOL
>>> is inline by plugging it into the smoke at the NO connection, then
>>> plugging the other end onto the yellow wire, which goes back to the
>>> panel of course, along with the green wire next to it at the adjacent
>>> terminal.  I even tried swapping them.
>>> Any ideas? ... maybe without getting too angry about semantics ...?
>>> =)
>> To TN: Sounds like you have the eol resistor in series. It needs to be in
>> parallel with the last smoke detector. Also you need an end of line relay
>> to supervise power.
>>
>> To DIY everywhere: This is a perfect example or why you should call a
>> professional. Even with access to the manual, s/w, and correct advice from
>> pros here, this person still doesn't grasp the most rudimentary concepts
>> of wiring a smoke detector to a fire zone. Series? Parallel? What?
>> It's not rocket science, ya know.
>> js
>>
>>
> If a homeowner is going to do a DIY installation, Napco would be the last
> system I would recommend... He should have bought a Vista Series control, a
> retarded ape can program those.. :-))
>>
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Hahahha Awesome I love that one!