Re: Need to add sensors, but don't know which

[Effenpig1 <dirtyspicevent@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Nov 26, 11:05=A0am, "Eric B." <ebe...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > "nick markowitz" <nmarkow...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> >news:3bf0384f-2f3e-45f8-8691-0bebf65bf106@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx=
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> > On Nov 25, 4:19 pm, "Eric B." <ebe...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > Hi,
>
> > > I've decided to add Glassbreak sensors and and add a couple of motion
> > > detectors in my house. I'm also looking to add an extra smoke/fireala=
rm
> > > around my kitchen area and one on the bedroom level.
>
> > > My problem is that there are so many different makes and models out
> > > there on
> > > the market that I really don't know which to get. I've been scouring =
the
> > > web for some unbiased reviews of different sensors, but that type of
> > > review
> > > just doesn't seem to exist. I was once told years ago that I should u=
se
> > > a
> > > much more sensitive smoke detector on the bedroom level than near the
> > > kitchen level, but don't know how to determine that from looking at
> > > specs.
>
> > > I see there are so many different types and technologies of glassbrea=
k
> > > detectors, PIRs and smoke detectors that I am a bit lost with the
> > > selection
> > > process.
>
> > > My main panel is able to handle extra sensors / zones, so I have no
> > > worries
> > > about that. As well, wiring for the extra sensors is mostly done alre=
ady
> > > so
> > > I'm not concerned about getting the wiring in the correct place.
>
> > > Any suggestions?
>
> > > Thanks for your input / insight!
>
> > > Eric
>
> > If you stay with main line sensors like honeywell , dsc ,napco ,ge
> > there all very dependable
> > depends on tech you want on them.
> > you do not want a smoke near kitchen use a heat detector in kitchen.
>
> Any feedback about the Sentrol ShatterPro II glassbreak sensor recessed?
> Are these good? =A0Reliable? =A0Or do they have a lot of false alarms?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Eric

Eric, the GE/Sentrol ShatterPro II is an excellent sensor and
aesthetically pleasing as well, the actual part # is GE5820. It's very
good as far as acoustic sensors go, but whenever possible I prefer to
use on the glass sensors like the GE5150.