Will this First Alert unit plug into my existing BRK 3-wire pigtail connector, or do I have to buy a BRK unit? Thank you.
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It comes with its own pigtail that you will need to quickly and easily change with the existing wire nuts.
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I had the 7010b's that we're terrible, which took 5 minutes each to swap out same fixture and same plug in. Can't speak to the Brk3 sorry
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Yes, it will connect to your existing BRK unit. They are manufactured by the same company. I have 9 units in my home that are all connected. They were installed and replaced at different times as they age. You can check the expire date on the back. My suggestion is to replace the old ones with the combo models like the SC701B.
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First alert and brk are the same. It should work just fine. You will probably need to change out the ring though other than that just plug in no wiring whatsoever.
1044313
THis won't plug in directly, but it does come with a plug. You have to undo the wire nuts, and switch out the old plug with the new one- and you have to switch out the mounting ring. Both operations are very easy.
1044314
The 3-wire connector is the same, but I found that different BRK models use slightly different mounting rings.
609985
There is a 3 prong plastic connector that is included in the box. In my situation I didn't have to use it as I was replacing an existing detector using the same connector.
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Hi Doyle,The black wire is your positive connection, the unit will be grounded when you install it on the tongue. Just make sure you clean and remove any rust when you remove the old jack for a good ground for your new jack.
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I guess I wasn't clear about the wires. This would be so much easier if I could upload a picture. There needs to be a wire for power to the new unit. That's the issue. If there is none such coming out of the opener to connect to the new receiver, you need the power transformer I mentioned. I'd almost bet you need it, given the wires you mentioned. Still cheaper than a new opener.
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This will work pretty much universally. But, it is not plug and play. You will need to individually tap each wire. There are a lot of sites that provide model specific diagrams for adding alarm systems.
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I had to rewire the new "plug" to the old wires...3 wire nuts and the wires are color-coded...so not a big deal...+ mount new alarm base plate...takes about 15 min. per alarm, with system check after each installation, DGF, Colorado.
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It looks like it does come with the wiring via the online manual. The correct pinouts are there too. http://www.firstalertstore.com/store/images/pdf/SA521CN-3ST-First_Alert_Onelink_Wireless_Hardwired_Smoke_Alarm.pdf I had the same question and the previous "worked for me" answer didn't really help.
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In my situation, the unit plugged into the existing hardware system with no problem or modification. If it does not as in your case, I would look carefully at the directions or call the manufacturer.
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In my case I changed brands in one home and had to rewire. But throat her home this was just a simple remove attach the wire to the new unit. If you have a first alert then you just connect the new unit, if not your results can vary.
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No, the unit is larger. You'll need to completely rewire it. I feel that it was worthh tthe effort.
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hi you dont need it its plug and play, all the radio wires are ready to connect in the original wires
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all three answers below are correct please rephrase your question im not sure why you would want to install a plug "pig tail".
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First make sure your alarm company is notified to put your system on test. The following assumes use of standard phone wire (r-w-b-g):1. Unscrew (disconnect) the red wire & tape it (that's the power wire);2. Unscrew the white wire (ground);3. Unscrew the red & green wires (these are the alarms wires);4. If there's a resistor soldered to the red or green wire, leave it, you'll need to keep it in the circuit when you install the new unit.Good luck!
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It's stupid.. Was there a resistor in your original unit (there was in mine). If so, you have to solder it in series with the wire that goes from one side of the unit to the other. Just look at the wiring diagram. Since I can't open mine and don't have the instructions, you just have to follow the diagram. Sorry I can't help more.
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A Harley. Has changed their wiring connectors I don't think plug and play will be an option for your bike
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This shows 4 wires. I have two wires from my original switch. Will these tow operate the new unit?
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The quick-connect pigtail (3 wires) supplied with this unit are 18 AWG, so wiring that size or larger should suffice (however, it would probably be prudent to check your local electrical codes). I hooked mine up to the same size wiring they used in the rest of my house and that worked fine (better for the wire to be too large than too small!). Here's what the wires attach to: Black Connected to live (L) side of AC line White Connected to neutral (N) side of AC line Red Connected to interconnect lines (red wires) of other units in a multiple-station set-up (if you connect units together with the red wire, if one goes off, it'll tell the others to sound off, too).