Re: Re: Alarming the garage

[Frank Mc Alinden <fmcalind@xxxxxxx>]

Hi John
Probably going against the grain here but just my opinion....Personally im
not a great fan of Dualtec sensors...Two technologies..... two things to go
wrong...You would also need to be careful with the Microwave sensor setup
as it can penetrate through walls...The vibration sensors and glass break
detectors and roller door contacts already suggested i would also
recommend...I would personally use good quality pirs....although a little
concerned with the amount of glass...

Frank
----- Original Message -----
From: etj_webster
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 7:51 PM
Subject: [ukha_d] Re: Alarming the garage


Thanks all.
Very quick responses ;-]

I'll have a look into these dualtec detectors, and also
get a roller contact.
I'm not too worried about entry through the windows,
although two of them face away from our house and are
very sheltered, so maybe I shouldn't tempt fate.

I'd rather detect a real presence inside the garage
rather than it thinking acorns dropping on the roof
are attempts to break the glass ! lol

Will having more than one sensor cause them problems ?
I personally don't think the pir will be a problem since
it is a passive device after all, but how about the
dualtec's though ?
It is a big garage, so I may need two devices to cover it.
I suppose I could put them in the middle with one facing
one way and one the other if I had to though.

btw, as for 'valuable' contents, that'd be telling :-D
Having it alarmed though significantly reduces my
insurance premiums.

Cheers,
John.