Re: Glass Break Detectors

[Paul Brewington <pbrewington@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use them.   But I always tell the customer they wont work if you
forget to lock your windows.   If the budget allows, I like a switched
window and a glass break.

If I have to choose,  I would take a switched window.





On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 13:26:56 -0500, Dave <> wrote:

>What is the general consensus on glass break detectors? Do they work
>well enough to rely on them as a primary perimeter security device? Or
>are motion dectors a better bet?
>
>I currently have Caddx CDX-2000 (?) detectors on my home system. They
>have been triggered by 1) a pot hitting the kitchen floor 2) a dropped
>mag-light flashlight. I have no idea if they would be triggered by an
>actual glass break. I'm worried that blinds and/or curtains might
>affect the shock and sound spectrum enough to prevent triggering.
>
>Are there better models of glass break detectors out there? I can find
>several other makes and models but I can't seem to find a review of
>the technology or a discussion of which might be the best at detecting
>glass breaks.
>
>All comments are appreciated.
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>
>Dave
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