Re: False motion alarm last night - Unexplained

["Jim Rojas" <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have to fog my sheds & garage each month. If I don't, the insects would
overrun. Carpenter ants & giant roaches are everywhere here in Florida.

Jim Rojas


"Robert L Bass" <robertbass1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> 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.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
>
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