What would happen if i cut the wires?

Question

I have a ADT security system, and I took off the keypad. I was wondering what would happen if I cut the 4 wires. Would this disarm it or just ruin it?

Answer 1

Hi Sean M:The 4 wires are your telephone line going to the alarm unit thru normally closed contacts & then to all phones, faxes,answering sets&etc.This is the correct way that the alarm is wired.If an alarm is detected & you are on a phone, you will be cut off. The alarm unit has to get dialtone & dial the alarm company & send them the alarm information. If you cut the wires,probably no dialtone on phones & alarm system is totally useless. i hope this information is useful. exbelltel

Answer 2

Probably both, although if it is armed it would probably send an alert to the alarm company. Wires don't just cut themselves.