Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - Battery Dead
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bheron
09-28-06, 09:09 AM
Hi. I have a battery backup on my home security system. Guy who installed it at the time said i would have to call them back to replace the battery when it went out. I dont want to spend $100 to do that!
Im sure its something I can buy/do?
Here's the parameters of the battery, from what I can tell:
12v 4ah ca1240
I know its a 12 volt battery, but i have no idea what the other stuff it.
Can I just purchase a 12v battery and connect the terminals?
Im sure its something I can buy/do?
Here's the parameters of the battery, from what I can tell:
12v 4ah ca1240
I know its a 12 volt battery, but i have no idea what the other stuff it.
Can I just purchase a 12v battery and connect the terminals?
kcxj
09-28-06, 10:45 AM
It shouldn't be a problem replacing that battery yourself, but post your panel type so it can be ensured. You need a 12 volt 4 amp/hour battery. And in most cases they will have .187 terminals. I would try a battery specialty store for replacement.
goldstar
09-28-06, 11:26 AM
Juist go to an internet serch engine and type in 12v 4ah battery.
Should be around $12 plus shipping.
Should be around $12 plus shipping.
bheron
09-28-06, 11:56 AM
Excellent! I just found this link:
http://www.amazon.com/Batteries-com-Sealed-Lead-Battery-FB12-4-5/dp/B00099DV2G/sr=8-1/qid=1159465053/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-0072837-7643109?ie=UTF8&s=electronics
I think I'll get it.
kcxj - im not sure i know what type my panel is? I know the system is a Vista and installed about 5 years ago?
http://www.amazon.com/Batteries-com-Sealed-Lead-Battery-FB12-4-5/dp/B00099DV2G/sr=8-1/qid=1159465053/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-0072837-7643109?ie=UTF8&s=electronics
I think I'll get it.
kcxj - im not sure i know what type my panel is? I know the system is a Vista and installed about 5 years ago?
bheron
09-28-06, 12:18 PM
Alright, now Im a little confused:
1) Im not sure whay kind of stores are battery specialty stores.
2) This is what I found on the net:
12V / 4Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery For FB12-4.5
12V / 4Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery For 450VA
12V / 4Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery For CP-S375SL
12V / 4Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery For 12 Volts / 4 Ah
I dont know which wouuld go with mine!?
1) Im not sure whay kind of stores are battery specialty stores.
2) This is what I found on the net:
12V / 4Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery For FB12-4.5
12V / 4Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery For 450VA
12V / 4Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery For CP-S375SL
12V / 4Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery For 12 Volts / 4 Ah
I dont know which wouuld go with mine!?
Pete OldNavy
09-28-06, 12:46 PM
http://www.lufkinsecurity.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=80
This should do ... Just make sure it has the same connections...
This should do ... Just make sure it has the same connections...
kcxj
09-28-06, 02:36 PM
Interstate, batteries, Joe's Batteries...that sort of thing. Stores that sell nothing but batteries.
LunarSquirrel
09-28-06, 02:44 PM
If you have a Radio Shack nearby, I would goto them.
Lil more pricey but much more common to find and they're guaranteed to have it in stock.
12v4a batt should cost about 15-20 bucks, but if you can afford the space in your panel (twice your current battery length) I would scale up to a 12v7a batt for about 30 bucks.
Depending on your panel...most are plug and play. On some panels the battery indicator will dissapear immediately. On some, it will go after about 4 hours. And others, you'll have to reset.
-Jesse
Lil more pricey but much more common to find and they're guaranteed to have it in stock.
12v4a batt should cost about 15-20 bucks, but if you can afford the space in your panel (twice your current battery length) I would scale up to a 12v7a batt for about 30 bucks.
Depending on your panel...most are plug and play. On some panels the battery indicator will dissapear immediately. On some, it will go after about 4 hours. And others, you'll have to reset.
-Jesse