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Ring siren power requirements?
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Is there any benefit to having the D batteries in the siren if also running a quick release battery pack and hardwired? My siren is going in a hard to reach place outside so want to try and make sure i avoid any possible battery changes fir a very long time! Or would putting all three power sources in there be best???

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20-01-2024 07:22:56

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  • U

    You MUST have the D-Cell batteries installed, the siren will (apparently) not work without it. I have all three power options installed. You can just have either D-Cells with AC adapter or D-Cells with battery pack installed, but there are negatives to both: Battery pack only; dawn to dusk option available, but not recommended as the battery pack only lasts a week. AC Adapter only; Dawn to Dusk feature goes down if the power goes out as there is no backup battery. Dawn to Dusk is not available with just D-Cells. I suggest all three, that way your alarm system looks powered at night even when there is a power outage. Your quick release battery will always be fully charged and ready to take over if there is a power cut. Even if the power was out for a week, the D-Cells will be there to take over from that if it discharges fully… I have had a Outdoor Siren installed with all three power options for 6 months now, the D-Cells are still showing fully charged.

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    21-01-2024 10:27:33

    • U

      Thats what i was thinking so thank you!

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      21-01-2024 04:00:57

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