Re: Spider in the motion sensor

["Robert L Bass" <RobertLBass@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Bill Stock" <me7@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Assuming the spider is back, any human safe home remedies for
> keeping spiders out?

Here's what I did for many years.  It worked for me.  Seal the wire
and screw mounting holes with a dab of silicon sealant (bathtub caulk
works well).  Cut a small piece of sponge and, while wearing
disposable gloves, saturate it with Raid or any other anti-critter
stuff.  Place the sponge inside the motion detector and close the
cover.  In the tightly closed space the stuff lasts for years.  It
doesn't seem to harm electronics but just to be safe I keep the
sponge away from the wires and PCB.

Please note that spiders and other critters are only one possible
cause.  If there's a hole in the housing, seal it to keep drafts out.
Cool (or warm) air blowing directly onto the pyrolitic transducer can
wreak havoc with a PIR.

Make certain the detector is firmly attached to a non-moving,
non-vibrating surface.  The least motion of the detector appears to
the unit as though the whole world is jumping around.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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