Alarm System Tamper Faults

Tamper faults on alarm systems.

Nobody wants their alarm system ringing for hours on end in the middle of the night. If your alarm system has not undergone a regular service, it can become unreliable. It is only a matter of time before it starts to be a problematic system. A common issue that can arise in old alarm systems are tamper faults. If you need urgent assistance with a tamper fault on your alarm system, contact us 24/7 on (01) 504 7267.

WHAT IS AN ALARM TAMPER FAULT?

The most common cause of tampers on alarm systems that we encounter are either the cover on an alarm sensor becoming loose or a damaged cable. The problem with a tamper fault on an alarm system is, that the system does not have to be armed for it to start going off. A tamper on an alarm system is always active.

HOW TO FIND WHAT IS CAUSING A TAMPER FAULT?

The first thing to check is the covers on your alarm sensors, check do any of them feel loose or have they become damaged as a result of something hitting off them. The second thing to look for is any sign of damaged cables. Often the cause of these faults are hidden and can not be found easily. The reasons mentioned above are only the most common issues that we see. However, there can be numerous causes for tamper faults.

The best course of action is often to call in the professionals, and we can use our specialised equipment and expertise to find the tamper fault quickly and efficiently.

If you have a tamper fault on your alarm system, you can contact us to arrange a service call on - (01) 504 7267.