Archive for the ‘Other - Electronics’ Category

How to change battery on a home security system?

Sunday, February 15th, 2009
DVD Guy asked:


I have the DSC Power 832 Home Security System and it’s saying that battery power is low. The battery inside the control box doesn’t seem to remove easily. How do I change the battery?

Jean

Can I use any control panel for my pre-wired home security system?

Saturday, December 20th, 2008
Scott H asked:


My home was originally built with a security system. At some point, the control panel was removed. I contacted the security company and they want $495 for a new panel. Can use any old control panel and make it work? Like a honeywell panel?

Cathy

Do anybody have experience with the required wireless equipment update by home security monitoring company?

Sunday, September 28th, 2008
Ryu asked:


I subscribed to monitoring service with a Home Security Monitoring company. I have wireless security equipment installed.

Recently they told me that the government require them to replace the analog radio tower system with digital radio tower system. This results in I need to replace my wireless security equipment as well, otherwise it won’t be able to connect to the new radio tower. They charged me $100 for that. Since I’m still in a contract with them, I think I shouldn’t pay that $100.

So, do anybody have experience in this matter? Is the new regulation for real? Do the customers really have to pay for that required upgrade by the government regulation even when they’re still in a contract?

Thanks! I appreciate any inputs.

Carlos

How to make a home security electrical circuit?

Thursday, May 15th, 2008
David M asked:


Hi, i’m trying to figure how to make a home security circuit. I can’t figure how to make a buzzer go off if a door/window is opened. Am i right in thinking i’m going to need a parallel circuit with with 2 resistors with a higher resistor above the door (higher resistor meaning with more resistance) and a lower resistor on the door for when the door’s closed. Thanks

Lucy

How can I replace batteries in my ADT home security system?

Friday, May 2nd, 2008
hipo asked:


How can I replace batteries in my ADT home security system?
please be specific and detail. I am not any mechanical geek.
Thank you very much for your help (or your attempts to help).

James