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Default Alarm system transformer + power supply (would both go bad atonce?)

On Sat, 23 Nov 2013 11:42:54 +1100, Phil Allison wrote:

** I see no warranty details - all "Lifetime Limited Warranty" means is
that there is a time limit on the warranty.


Me neither. I'll call them on Monday (they're not open weekends).

Also, they claim there is a PTC in series with the secondary to prevent
overload damage.
PTCs self reset once they cool down.


It has had plenty of time to cool down!
I think the burnt plastic smell gives me a clue.