Ademco 330 Deluxe Home Burglar Alarm System

This is a short clip of me arming and dis-arming my burglar alarm system at home. I had a DSC Power 832 system in my home with motions and all windows/doors secured, but I came across this alarm system when a customer upgraded. I decided to put this system in because its cool and I think more reliable than the newer systems... It operates with a few relays inside. I never have to worry about lightning damage. I do have a fire alarm system installed in the house that is an Ademco 5140 XM. Will have videos of that later!

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[elliottveares]

shorley a key sytem is less safe , ( Hot wireing)

[armorsecsys]

These key switches have tamper switches which are on the panic loop. When you remove the key switch from the wall, it cause the bell to ring tripping the panic loop. You then have to go to the control box and press the reset switch. If you short the terminals on the back of the key switch, you will get the alarm to disarm but the bell will continue to ring because its on another relay. So... its not easy to get around.

[armorsecsys]

Thanks.. I have the manual for this system. When I removed my updated DSC system,and installed this control panel, I wanted it to look authentic. So, I installed door contacts on all the windows and doors which i put on zone 1. Then I installed contacts on the interior doors and put those on zone 2. So when we are here and just leave for work and what not, we only have zone 1 working. Then if we leave for vacation, I activate zone 2 as well. I also installed an Ademco 1011 Bell box outside. ;o)

[NewAgeServer]

I saw something like that branded by State Alarm.

[armorsecsys]

When I worked for Young's Security in Springfield IL, We always came across these old relay type alarms put in by a local alarm company. They were made by Ademco but branded "Dictograph" I only install new systems for everyone else but I love old alarm panels.. I will have to put some more up when I get some time.

[antney1108]

Wow, someone call the Antiques Roadshow!

[befaythful7]

My wife and I just bought a home with an old ademco alarm system wired in. there is a key switch like in the video downstairs and upstairs, and the box in the upstairs closet (also locked). The house came with no alarm keys. Anybody know how I would get keys and get the old alarm working? Or do I just need to let it go...it looks so cool and vintage...and I do see break in sensors and a lot of the doors and windows of the house.

Thanks! (feel free to email me at befaythful@yahoo.com)

[befaythful7]

My wife and I just bought a home with an old ademco alarm system wired in. there is a key switch like in the video downstairs and upstairs, and the box in the upstairs closet (also locked). The house came with no alarm keys.  Anybody know how I would get keys and get the old alarm working? Or do I just need to let it go...it looks so cool and vintage...and I do see break in sensors and a lot of the doors and windows of the house.

Thanks! (feel free to email me at befaythful@yahoo.com)

[pingramnet]

Cool, you can hear the relay "clicking" in the background...LOL

[analyzingfunny]

You might as well put foil tape on your windows too for that authentic look.

[willbill808]

Wow!!! This system is a good 25 to 30 years old now! Don't see these anymore for sure! I have a manual for this system, if you're interested...