Re: Failure rate of window / door magnetic sensors

[Matt Ion <soundy106@xxxxxxxxx>]

borne@xxxxxxxx wrote:
> I made a mistake on my total.  I only spent $90 on contacts.    The
> mini stick on cost about $3 each, the door ones are $5-6.  The other
> $60 was from an irrigation timer I also bought that was blown.
>
> The control panel is an old Radio Shack but works for our needs.  I've
> checked out all the curcuits and the unit is fine.  But if I need to
> replace it, I'll be posting on here for suggestions.
>
> A bit OT, but has anyone found the wireless systems reliable?  I
> originally installed an X-10 wireless system, but it kept going off
> from stray signals or would continually report sensors that did not
> respond.  It was a big PITA.  I have had no problems with the wired
> system for 8 years until this lightning strike.

I'd say a single $90 repair in 8 years isn't doing too badly... you'd
probably spend more than that on batteries for a wireless system in that
time.