Re: Alarm system transformer + power supply (would both go bad at once?)

[Danny D'Amico <dannyd@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 25 Nov 2013 05:34:00 -0800, trader4@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> If you can verify that the board has proper power on it from
> a battery and it's still not working, I'd say it's time to buy
> a new panel.  You can get them for $150 or so.

That's probably what I'm going to have to do.

Meanwhile, ELK called me back and explained the "limited" part
of the "lifetime warranty" on the AC transformer. The service
technician said mine has a PTC fuse in the secondary.

He said ELK will replace it for free as long as it was used
within the specifications of the device, e.g., in an approved
alarm system (which it was).

They told me I could send it to them, or, I could contact these
local "trade distributors" to see if they would work with a
homeowner:
1. Home Tech Solution 408-257-4406
2. Custom Electronics Supply 408-452-8300
3. http://smarthome.com 800-762-7846

So, at the very least, I'll get the transformer replaced,
under warranty, by one of those four. Also, I'll ask all of
them how much they sell the board I need.

BTW, must I get the exact same board?
Or can *any* alarm system board suffice?