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Podcast Description – The Fire Alarm Insider
Welcome to The Fire Alarm Insider the no-fluff podcast where fire alarm pros, techs, and future business owners get the real-world strategies to build, scale, and dominate in the life safety industry. Hosted by Anthony T. Richardson, a 20-year veteran and president of Secure It Securities, this show pulls back the curtain on how to turn your skills into a 6 or 7 figure fire alarm business.
Whether you’re in the field or in the office, every episode delivers practical tactics, compliance hacks, code breakdowns, and insider game all designed to put you ahead of the curve.
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Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
In this episode, Anthony Richardson continues the EST3 Fire Alarm Training Series, focusing on troubleshooting, wiring, and understanding key components of the Edwards EST3 fire alarm system. He also shares real-world service stories, field tips, and essential tools for every technician.
Highlights
Troubleshooting Fundamentals:
Learn how to diagnose common issues like ground faults, open circuits, and missing resistors.
EST3 Panel Overview:
Understand the layout CPU, LEDs, relays, annunciators, amplifiers, and network connections.
5-Step Troubleshooting Process:
Identify messages, inspect wiring, test voltage, trace circuits, and replace faulty parts.
Live Ground Fault Demo:
Step-by-step explanation on using a multimeter to isolate and correct ground faults.
Key Components Explained:
ASU (Audio Source Unit), 3CPU, amplifiers, loop controllers, annunciators, and resistors.
Pro Tips:
Keep resistors intact, wire in daisy chains properly, and always remap devices after replacement.
Tools Mentioned
Multimeter
Screwdrivers, strippers, and impact drill
Laptop with EST3 programming software
Key Takeaway
Understanding how to read wiring diagrams, interpret faults, and use diagnostic tools is what separates good technicians from great ones. Practice, patience, and precision keep systems reliable and clients safe.
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