Re: PIR recommendation.

[James Russo <jr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Make sure you properly adjust any PIR looking towards the windows.  Most
> have a 40 foot range, but if the lenses are adjusted too high, they will
> pick up headlights.  In one installation we didn't have a choice about
> where to mount the sensor.  In this particular case we adjusted it for
> max range and masked the upper portion of the lens that was facing the
> window.

Thanks.  I don't think I'm going to aim it at the window afterall. Am
going to do one in the corner where the two windows come together facing
outward as Robert had suggested. This will give adequate protection to
the area.

> The Ademco PIR's are certainly "good all-around".  I haven't had any bad
> experiences with them and we have them installed in about 20 accounts
> (take-overs).  I've settled on the Paradox detectors (won't install
> anything else).

Thanks again for the feedback.

-James