Re: Alarm silence/power query ??

[Crash Gordon® <NONE@xxxxxxxx>]

Yep. Out here car batteries only last 2 years...that's the analogy I =
use.


"PJS7" <alertex@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message =
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> Your camcorder battery wears out with time; so does your cordless =
shaver
> battery, your cell phone battery ... and your alarm panel backup =
battery.
> Most backup batteries have a useful lifespan of 3 to 5 years.
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> "Crash Gordon=AE" <NONE@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I did a service call saturday...battery was 15 years old. Lady didn't =
think
> it needed to be changed...after all they should last forever right?
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> "Robert L. Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > It sounds as though the gentleman has a bad battery.  How long has =
the
> > battery been in service?
> >
> > --
> >
> > Regards,
> > Robert L Bass
> >
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> > Bass Home Electronics
> > 2291 Pine View Circle
> > Sarasota =B7 Florida =B7 34231
> > 877-722-8900 Sales & Tech Support
> > http://www.bassburglaralarms.com
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> >
> > > Peter,
> > > You will have to either disconnect the siren to avoid disturbing =
the
> > > neighbors, or power the unit down by removing ac power AND =
disconnecting
> > > either the red or the black wire on the system battery that is in =
the
> > > control box.  This is not the keypad, but the control unit that is
> usually
> > > found in a closet or basement..
> > >
> > > Depending on the brand of the alarm system, you should be OK when =
you
> are
> > > finished to power it back up.  When you power up, connect the AC
> > > transformer first and then connect the battery.  Certain panels =
will
> > > require you to reset the system time.  When you are ready to do =
that,
> just
> > > come back to the group for help.
> >
> >
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