First Alert FA215 - how to replace the battery?

The FA215 is a keypad model number. The main control panel should be located
in a hall or bedroom closet. I am sure you will need a 12 volt, 4 AH lead
acid battery. Most ACE Hardware stores carry it.

Jim Rojas




Hello skarkada@gmail.com,

The keypad doesn't have a battery in it.  Instead, find the master control panel
(metal cabinet attached to the wall somewhere) and
open it.  Inside is a large, rechargeable battery.  It's either a 12 Volt 4
AmpHour or 12 Volt 7 AmpHour model.  Either one will
work but a 7 AH unit will last longer during a power outage.  They're both
inexpensive, retailing online or locally for about
$15-20.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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Bass Home Electronics
941-925-8650
4883 Fallcrest Circle
Sarasota · Florida · 34233
http://www.bassburglaralarms.com

Thanks to both of you for your quick response.

Is it reasonable for this battery to die within three and half years?

I don't recall replacing any such battery in our old house and we
stayed there for 6 years.

Thanks again for your help.

skarkada@gmail.com inspired greatness with:


Yes.  It's probably a cheap battery.  The max  lifetime I get from a
brand name batt. is 4-7 years.
  

Yes.  The last anywhere from 3 to 5 years.  Occasionally one will ast longer but
most don't.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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Bass Home Electronics
941-925-8650
4883 Fallcrest Circle
Sarasota · Florida · 34233
http://www.bassburglaralarms.com
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3-5 if you're lucky


| Thanks to both of you for your quick response.
|
| Is it reasonable for this battery to die within three and half years?
|
| I don't recall replacing any such battery in our old house and we
| stayed there for 6 years.
|
| Thanks again for your help.
|