I switched from my old security alarm to a diy alarm system. I want to completely shut down the old alarm system and keypad. Is I possible to remove the wires of the transformer? I don't know what to do with it. I don't to just let it dangle. I am nervous to close it inside the box because I don't want it pressing on the transformer wire. What is the safest way to store/ hide the wire connecting the transformer to the wall?
Electrical – disable an old security system by disconnecting the transformer
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Best Answer
The wire from the transformer goes into the wall and right back into your alarm panel with the rest of the wires to energize it. Unscrew the wires from the transformer and just tuck them into the wall by the outlet in case you ever want to use the panel again. Tuck the transformer into the alarm box and shut it. There doesn't appear to be any backup batteries but if there are, disconnect them too.