They only get 12V power from the panel via the transformer and the batter back up. If you disconnected everything there, they should be devoid of any voltage and power.
Bare old ADT wiring slipped behind wall
I have an old ADT alarm system (1990). Quite a few years ago, the system was deactivated because an alarm kept going off. I wanted to get rid of the old, yellowed button pad in our hallway. I cut the wires to the pad (red,yellow, green, black) and also disconnected the same wires at the control panel in the closet (there was only one cable that had those 4 colored wires, so I assume it was the same). Unfortunately, the wires slipped through the hole in the wall before I could cap them and went down the rabbit hole. Is it safe to leave them there?
Also, I checked the disconnected leads to the battery in the panel and there was no juice (is there a better way to make sure there is no power in the panel?
Also, I checked the disconnected leads to the battery in the panel and there was no juice (is there a better way to make sure there is no power in the panel?
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As mentioned, be sure the transformer to the panel is also disconnected.
where is the transformer located
Its usually in the panel in the basement where the battery is.
the panel is in the closet. All I saw was the board and the battery. I'll check again. Thanks!
Did a little googling to figure out that the transformer could be anywhere, so I disconnected one wire from the AC terminals. That should take care of it, shouldn't it?
If you cap or tape the two wires from the transformer, you should be ok. It's only 16 or 24V and is power limited, so shouldn't be a fire risk.Did a little googling to figure out that the transformer could be anywhere, so I disconnected one wire from the AC terminals. That should take care of it, shouldn't it?
The transformer usually looks like a big wall wart power supply. If you can locate it, unplug it.
OK. So the two wires connected to the the two AC terminals in the panel?
Disconnect the battery and trash it.
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OK. So the two wires connected to the the two AC terminals in the panel?
Yes, the AC input wires
the battery needs to be recycled!:biggrin2::biggrin2:Disconnect the battery and trash it.
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