Re: Suggest for placement of ADT/Ademco wireless window sensors

[canyonblue@xxxxxxxxx]

G. Morgan wrote:
> On 14 Oct 2006 00:39:33 -0700, canyonblue@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> >wow, just wow.
>
> Exactly my thought when I read your THREE posts.
>
> >
> Okay, that's reasonable.  I just got the feeling from the tone of your
> posts that you were going to be telling the installer how do his job.
>
> I have two suggestions for the windows.  First, I don't know if you're
> aware that there is a separate contact point inside the 5816
> transmitter that will allow an external window contact to be used.  So
> in x-mitter can be mounted below the sill, or somewhere else out or
> the way and just run a short jumper to mini-mag contacts that will
> actually go on the windows.  Second, if the internal contact is to be
> used and you lack a small amount of clearance for the blinds there is
> a low profile transmitter available, PN 5816MN.

> That is good... and rare actually.  Hopefully you don't get a 'dud'
> installer.  If you do --politely excuse him and call the installation
> manager to get someone you feel comfortable with.

never thought i would say this after your first post to me, but this is
an EXCELLENT response and truly useful.