Re: Some dumb questions

[Robert Macy <robert.a.macy@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Jun 9, 12:20=A0am, stuart noble <stuart.dot.no...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Jun 8, 8:32=A0pm, "Bob La Londe" <n...@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > > On Jun 8, 6:14 pm, "Bob La Londe" <n...@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > >> "stuart noble" <stuart.dot.no...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > >> > Hi All
> > >> > I'm looking to install a domestic wireless system consisting of ju=
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> > >> > three shock sensors and an external sounder. I obviously need some
> > >> > kind of control panel, but only to turn it on or off. I don't need=
 it
> > >> > to send text messages or any of that stuff. I can see plenty of
> > >> > choices for the shock sensors, but do I have to stick to the same
> > >> > company for the control panel? Any advice welcome
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> > >> Heck, you don't need a control panel. =A0Just a switch of some kind,=
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> > >> supply, and a relay if you plan to operate a sounder.
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> > > A bit over my head technically.Ideally I need standard off the shelf
> > > stuff. Would this fall into that category? Thanks for your prompt
> > > reply, most helpful.
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> > Yes. =A0Its all standard off the shelf stuff. =A0If you can figure out =
how to
> > use a switch to cut power to a circuit, and how to use an output to tri=
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> > a relay to activate something else you can do this.
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> > The big questions is what do you want your "shock sensors" to do?
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> The house in question has double patio doors at the back, which
> burglars have forced in the past, and are likely to do again. =A0There
> is also a back/kitchen door that is vulnerable. The front of the house
> is overlooked by neighbours opposite, so unlikely to be a target, but
> I would put the third sensor on the front door to be on the safe side.
> It seems logical to have the alarm go off before entry rather than
> wait till they've trashed the doors

A friend of mine set up a silent alarm inside bathroom door. After
break in, which had 'bypassed' alarm; one of the intruders went into
the bathroom. Feeling safe they were still milling around collecting,
on/inside the property when police arrived.