Re: False Alarm

[Frank Olson <use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

tourman wrote:
> On Oct 16, 8:50 pm, mleuck <m.le...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> On Oct 16, 3:18 pm, tourman <robercampb...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
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>>> On Oct 16, 2:32 pm, "alarman" <nos...@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>> mleuck wrote:
>>>>> Or was it the DS825? I forgot which
>>>> The DS 820 and 835 had a defective microwave component. I have replaced
>>>> dozens, and had many others false alarm for no apparent reason. I stopped
>>>> using them years ago. They stink.
>>>> --
>>>> js
>>>> Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
>>> RHC: Mark, that was years ago. Since they have been bought out by
>>> Bosch, I have had none of the earlier problems.
>>> If you remember, it was me who griped some years ago on the newsgroup
>>> about the fact that Detection Systems put these units out to market
>>> KNOWING they had defective components. Unless your experience has been
>>> different than mine, they are ok now.....I even trust them for my own
>>> home
>> I do remember thats why I brought it up, I replaced about a hundred of
>> them
>
> RHC: Yeah, I didn't replace that many, but I replaced a lot as well.
> Since they were bought out, they seem to have redesigned the unit,
> including putting it in a smaller package, under a different brand
> name. I have installed about 20 of them since then, including in my
> own home, and have had no trouble with them. I have to assume they
> have fixed the original problem.
>
> Bad reputations die hard in this industry. I see the same thing
> applying to Paradox alarms based on their very early version panels,
> but current models are top of the line. Same as service in our
> business I guess; give good service and clients will tell all their
> friends; give bad service and your name is crap forever.....at least
> the connected world together on the internet  helps keep companies and
> people on their toes...


How's it going with the new Paradox distributor?  I know they keep
sending me emails about all the "great deals".  I honestly can't say I'm
comfortable ordering equipment over the phone and having it delivered.
Nothing beats going into the ADI or Tri-Ed branch and "browsing"...  :-)