DSC Home Security System Battery Diagnosis & Replacement

[@WilliamSCherrynews24]

You are the ONLY one out of the zillion others here, that told us that they problem was the battery and how to change it. You're the best! Thanks!

[@junsison6570]

Thank you for explaining that the battery's life is 3-5 years where most security companies failed to explain or highlight. I bought my replacement from Lowe's, they have it on stock.

[@joeybike2]

Thank you! Every 3-5 years I need a refresher course. Well done Cheers!

[@betsymadden5261]

Thank you! While watching TV last night, alarm system started chirping. Trouble light was flashing with the "1". Ordered a new battery after watching your video today. My battery was 6 years old. I know better now.

[@jingyugu]

Thanks so much for a well-made and well-explained video. I had PK5501 panel and it is a monitored alarm system. My panel looks similar to this one. It makes a shrieking, not very loud, noise at almost every 11:30am. It goes to silence after I key in the master code. I call the service company and they would not tell me what the problem could be nor how to troubleshoot it. They wanted $100 service fee to come out to take a look at it. Today I watched this video and followed the diagnostic procedures. it was the same problem! The voltage of my backup battery, a same UB1250, dropped to 12.7. I will order a new battery and change it out!.Thanks again! Your video does not only save money but also the hassle of having another appointment for a simple battery change!

[@bekonic]

Do you need to do anything on the control panel before actually changing the battery? Or is just changing it enough?

[@frankdujela2768]

Thank you that was very informative. What about changing the battery in the external siren, does the trouble yellow light go off after you change the battery in the siren? I did follow the depassivating procedure and the trouble light is still on!!! Help.

[@michaellongtin2749]

Thanks for taking the time to create this helpful video!

[@ichoo5048]

Very detailed and well done video. My question is it possible to get an intermittent buzzing sound lasting for about 5 seconds from the DSC control panel before or without a trouble indicator at the keypad panel. Battery voltage measures mid range of its stated values but years of service is about 5 years.

[@nuraman00]

Bump? I still don't know where to dispose the battery. Do I put it in the recycling can? The same can that takes plastics and paper?

[@frankjoyce4525]

Imraaz Ali you are of course correct - I was incorrectly measuring the battery voltage while still connected. When I remeasured it disconnected from the panel (after receiving your feedback), it was only just over 11V. Thanks for pointing out my error.

[@mrdavet99]

Great video. Very instructional and didn't leave anything out. Easy and clear. Thanks for the mention at the end about recycling the battery. You covered everything very well!

[@paulacurran3978]

This was very helpful information. I loved your video, especially showing to change one connection at a time. I was worried about having them both disconnected as there is some concern of arcing if they accidentally touch other wires. Thank you for this.

[@garyqian8616]

I did replace the battery over 5 years ago, exactly like you explained. Now the yellow LED light turned on again. Checking the battery voltage, it reads 13.78 V, which is within the "Standby Use" spec but slightly out of the "Cyclic Use" range [14.5-14.9]. The battery also states "Replace every 3-5 years". I will give a try to replace it. Thanks.

[@trust-h4n]

well done. the same proceedure works on older DSC alarms like the 1550 and 1555. press *2, and if it lights up the #1LED, its a battery condition alarm.

[@triple_a.a]

Though an old video,very well made. I had no reason to watch this video,but this may really got my attention.

[@jessicamalocsay6084]

What if my battery's wires seem to be glued to the battery? Can I still replace it myself ?

[@brentmacklem1872]

I appreciate this video! My yellow light did not go away so I am waiting for 24 hours to see if it needed a charge? Thank you.

[@namkebanyanklariti]

Great video! Where did you order this replacement battery Amazon?

[@revanth87]

is it safe to replace the battery without disconnecting power to the battery?

[@richardgabel8403]

Great job on the video. Same thing just happened to our unit and you’ve helped us out with your clear instructions. Thanks!

[@theintruder77]

Very good presentation and very easy to understand. However, the standing voltage of the idle battery should be measured with one of the leads disconnected. Measure the charging voltage by removing both battery leads and reading the voltage on the hanging leads. Very good as what you did was perfect for the average home owner and will save them a lot of money. Cost of repairs here in Canada would be a minimum of 1 hr. labour at $85 + the cost of the battery plus taxes. Good job.

[@clivemarshall3731]

Thanks for taking the time to make the video, it is much appreciated. If you do a remake of this video, you might like to mention the fact that when you open the panel to inspect the battery, it will set-off the alarm and so the 'disarming code needs to be entered, Xièxiè

[@lockergr]

Clive Marshall Maybe with some, but mine did not. That's a great safeguard though! 😊

[@NigelFreeride]

Helpful video. I appreciate you taking the time to do it. Have a great day.

[@frankjoyce4525]

An excellent video - clear and concise - I used it to diagnose and replace my battery. One comment of note though is that whenI measured the voltage on the existing battery, it was 13.36V which seemed to contradict what I was expecting to get from a battery that needed replacing (4 years old). I went ahead and replaced the battery and the problem light cleared.

[@imraazali237]

Frank Joyce do not measure while it is plugged into the panel, you may get the voltage from charger,

[@lockergr]

My battery shockingly has lasted 11 years.

[@bekonic]

Did you need to do anything on the control panel before changing the battery?

[@nuraman00]

Thank you. Great video, this resolved my problem. Where can I dispose the existing battery? STAPLES?

[@lockergr]

Superb video as well. I just wanted to thank you. My battery is 11 years old, and is only now beeping. I also wish that my box had a lock on it, but it does not. It also has an extra key pad inside of it. Since the guy who installed my system refuses to work on it and has long ago moved out of state, I have no way of knowing why it's there or what it does.

[@19ninetynine]

For future reference, disconnect the leads (wires connected) going to the battery and then check for proper voltage

[@cecilvirapen4014]

excellent video, just what I needed to validate the issue with my system

[@nntoby2062]

why not charge it up?

[@frankjoyce4525]

Excellent Job! Very well explained and illustrated. Many thanks for sharing.

[@shirlenebrown162]

This was very helpful for me. The alarm company wanted to charge me $35.00 for the battery and $120.00 for the technician to come out and replace battery. SMDH....

[@codaddict25]

Damn that's a shit load of money I know my company Protection 1 doesn't charge that much along with ADT. Lol

[@EZoutAtSecond]

when testing the battery...don't you disconnect the battery to isolate it...and then check the charging system to make sure it is functioning properly...if it is bad...won't a new battery show that it is OK on the VOM...???...I mean digital volt meter...???...and is your power transformer ok...this video is good information...thank you...

[@touristdrive]

Thank for making and posting this helpful video.

[@markganley286]

Perfect help.very simple and informative. Good job.

[@frankma7552]

Very good video, thanks a lot.

[@catherinehanni9122]

Thank you for an extraordinarily clear, complete and understandable video that even this old non-tech could easily follow. I am especially glad you include the note to discard the battery properly at a recycling unit. I just subscribed to your site to see what else you have posted that might help me be self-sufficient.

[@faithrose9760]

Thank you. Very helpful!

[@bharatpatel9046]

Thank you for the detailed video! Awesome!!! :)

[@natashachow3108]

Thank you for your helpful video

[@oscarvasquez8475]

Great video thanks very helpful.

[@Zachybearchrissy]

Lol love your accent! But do I need to turn off the power source to the Alamo system?

[@testingdpc]

Good and detailed tutorial thank you.

[@josephmcguigan8273]

Simple, but it helps me validate my issue... thanks

[@kellycawood1729]

Great video, very helpful, thanks!

[@blemishfree4821]

what meter???

[@imraazali237]

Blemish Free volt meter

[@Restrictted]

In Houston, DSC sucks. I hated having to clip all the trash they left in the walls that do nothing and all the cable just sitting in the housing...lol

[@jerryxia6812]

Nice video, nice job

[@LonelyYacht]

+Jerry Axi Glad to know you like it! I am back and will post some videos on my Europe trip this weekend. Stay tuned!

[@damicelabayer6241]

Jerry Axi is

[@fxassad]

You're a true teacher. very good explanation with an excellent logical sequence. It became easier for me to spot the problem on my alarm system and change the battery after this video. Thanks for the class and congratulations for the excellent presentation.

[@scruffyget]

Good Video, I just recently had the same problem, and did exactly what you did.....thanks

[@riVta]

Thank you for your explanation

[@johnholloran3696]

Thanks for a great video, it was a big help

[@theresacandleguru4840]

I just have to do this Saturday night they had the battery at Home Depot

[@reginajohn9236]

Thank you! 😊

[@HPHSClassof1973Reunions]

Very helpful video

[@bataryapil9167]

Useful video for more information

[@gilbross2037]

Nice video. It's very help for me! Tks

[@louisquatorze9280]

Very useful. Thanks

[@doyourhomeworkjimbo4318]

Great video super job !

[@christydrumm9071]

Great video thanks!

[@nzfijikirtanstars8026]

Great job,Thank you

[@boxerjjp9416]

You need to take off the red and put your red terminal in and put the meter on 10amp to check the amperage

[@janiceperkins6115]

Thank you very helpful

[@giuliodam9103]

thanks for your video..

[@thenanook]

Thank you

[@richards5843]

Good Video!!

[@andykao6344]

nice job! Awesome!

[@komsareedumri1985]

Thanks!!!

[@jamespoond003]

Thanks buddy

[@mattermax]

excellent

[@JourneaultAutovlog]

if you installed this panel yourself, you should do better cable management in the tub. but, yup, its a good troubleshoot! :)

[@enderboy_sp_7206]

U use the same mouse as me Cool!

[@janehan3378]

Well explained video Thank you