How to Wire in Resistors in an Alarm Box

  • Chloe Bennett
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How to Wire in Resistors in an Alarm Box

Simplify your experience with how to Wire in Resistors in an Alarm Box using our easy-to-follow guidelines.

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Select the End of Line Resistors based on the documentation that came with your alarm control panel. The size of the End of Line resistors required varies by system manufacturer, but 4.7K ohms (1K = 1000 Ohms) is typical for most smoke and fire alarm systems. You will need one for each zone on the panel. The resistors' wattage rating isn't critical, but most technicians use 1/4 or 1/2 watt carbon composition resistors.

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