Re: False motion alarm last night - Unexplained

["Robert L Bass" <robertbass1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Open the sensor. You might have a spider or
> another type of insect inside.  Some motions
> aren't designed for harsh environments like
> the garage area. I would replace it with a
> Sentrol PI6000, or an Ademco Aurora. I have
> these motions in warehouses with rats, cats
> & birds, with no problems.

Agreed about checking inside the detector.  If there's anything in there, clean it out and caulk the wire opening with a dab of RTV
(silicone) sealant.  Also, to prevent future infestation, saturate a small piece of sponge with Raid and insert it in the detector
before you replace the cover.  The detector will remain insect free for 20 years.

As to replacement, I disagree.  If the detector has gone two years in that location without a problem, it's probably going to be OK
there.  This definitely sounds like something changed or something moved in front of it.  Obviously the cobwebs around the detector
are a strong indication of the cause.

It wouldn't hurt to fog the garage with Raid every so often as well.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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