Re: How to replace battery

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"Robert L Bass" <robertbass1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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|> Probably because the alarm company
| > usually services the system...
|
| Battery replacement doesn't require any special skill.  There's no reason
why the homeowner shouldn't do it himself.

I didn't say it did..only that the alarmco usually services them on routine
(or emergency) service calls.


|
| > The batteries are not easily available...
|
| I disagree.  Hundreds of online stores carry them.  Also, numerous retail
outlets even sell them.

Online is not exactly "easily" or readily available when the alarm panel is
squealling in trouble at 4am.


|
| > Besides alarm systems should be serviced
| > every year are so by an alarm tech and
| > one of those service calls would also include
| > changing the battery (which only last 3-5
| > years).
|
| Smoke detectors need cleaning at least annually.  Motion detectors are
normally left alone unless they cause a problem.  As state,
| batteries usually need replacement every 3-5 years.  Magnetic contacts
protecting doors and windows are normally service-free unless
| there's a lightning hit.
|
| Smokes are easy to clean.  Homeowners can clean one in a few minutes.

I can see my 87 year old dad getting on a ladder to clean a smoke detector
then freeing out when it goes into trouble.


|
| > And DON'T just throw the old battery
| > in the garbage, it contains lead -
| > please dispose of it properly.
|
| Good advice.  In most commun ities you simply notify the trash collection
company that you have a battery for disposal.  They'll
| pick it up on the assigned day for "haz mat" removal.

I bring them to my friend who owns a car service center, he just puts them
in the stack of batteries that Interstate picks up monthly.


|
| > DO clip off the terminals of the old battery
| > to prevent shorting and starting a fire.
|
| Yep.  It's also a good idea to wrap a couple of turns of electrical tape
after clipping the terminals.
|
| > Oh yeah...write the DATE you changed
| > the battery on the battery with a Sharpie
| > and plan on replacing it again in 3-4 years.
|
| Also excellent advice.

Yep...I'm full of it! (Excellent advice that is:-))))

Happy New Year!



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| Robert L Bass
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