Re: Recommendation for outdoor sensors

[Ben McCormack <yahoogroup@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Andy

I am sure someone on this list was buying outdoor PIR sensors from
ebay in the US and was very happy with them. Sure they cost about $60.

I have checked all the archives but can't find anything

Anyone?

Ben

On 17 Jul 2008, at 09:19, Bov wrote:

> I am looking to get some reliable sensors for use outdoors with X10.
> I am looking for both PIR options and a robust sensor to add to the
> front gate.
>
> I have been using the old outdoor X10 PIR units but they have now
> failed - should I look to use standard PIR units and an X10
> PowerFlash module? How would I connect this up? Is there a more
> robust solution? These would live on the garage which is at the
> bottom of the garden. I'm already using an X10 powerflash unit with
> electric garage doors to switch on lights when the door opens - works
> well.
>
> I have been using an 10 Powerflash unit with reed switches on the
> front door and outside gate. Both work fine for a few weeks then
> start to fail sending constant X10 on/off signals. I'm presuming that
> the reed switch is somehow failing, although turning the powerflash
> unit off and on cures it for a few minutes. Is there a better way to
> sense doors, especially outdoors in the winter?
>
> Appreciated.
>
> Andy.
>
>
>



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