Re: Glass breaks again...

["Mel" <Respond@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"alarman" <alarman2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Larry wrote:
>> I am putting in a security system for a new home under construction.
>> The house is 2 story, with all casement simulated divided lite
>> windows, and several double french doors on both floors. It's for an
>> older couple with 2 small dogs, no children.
>>
>> Normally I'd do the standard motions + contacts, but this time I was
>> leaning toward a perimeter system with magnetic contacts on all doors
>> and windows, and glass breaks near each window, probably Intellisense
>> FG-1525's. Maybe a couple of motions for backup. The idea of sounding
>> an alarm BEFORE the intruder was inside intrigued me.
>>
>> However, I've seen several comments that all glass break detectors
>> will false if a heavy thunderstorm is near. This is North Carolina -
>> there's often a heavy thunderstorm near in the summer.
>>
>> What is the experience out there with current glass break detectors?
>> If they false when a thunderstorm is near, they'd be useless, right?
>
> I have had glass breaks false from barking dogs as well.
> js
>
>
Friend of mine has false alarms when the dishwasher is running and the
plates and glasses jiggle around. This is a professionally installed high
priced system, not a do-it-yerself, not an ADT free system.

Bob