Hearing disabled; startled by people at door. Need sensor at bottom of exterior steps. Can anyone compare CWA2000 to Ideal SK602? Thx.
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I have a severe hearing disability and cannot hear this system going off. It is up to my husband to hear.
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I have purchased the sc-1000 and the sc-10. I am encountering one problem after another. I am attempting to program the audio alarm and auto-dialer to the control panel, but I am confused and the directions are almost worthless. I also have two keychain transmitters, a motion sensor, and two window/door sensors that need to work with it also. Please, offer your advice.
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The sensor is located on the under side (base)of the unit. The unit itself is located on a shop behind the house.
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The advice I have seen recommends buying a unit for your weakest ear. I suggest you call the folks at CS 10, as they have just released an updated unit.
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If your hoanuse sit on a lot that is over 10,000 sq. foot . I don't think your neighbor can hear the shot that loud to bother he or she too much unless you use your back yard as a daily training. I use mine probably 3 times a week about 30 minutes and never been told that the noise was unacceptable. As far as the other two brands you mention, sorry I don't have experience with them however I bought another brand prior to RWS it was cheaper but faster and louder and the reason I returned was good power but not very accurate. I recommend this one (RWS) smoother trigger and accurate.
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Make sure it's level; just a little tilt changes the distance between the sensors. I used a Swanson Tool CCL001 Cross Check Level, that you can purchase here on Amazon. It's cheap and seems to work good. I used double sided tape and it's still on after six months or so. Checked it with another level to make sure it was reading right.
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The step motor makes for smooth and quiet operation. That's important particularly when shooting videos and you don't want to hear the motor making adjustments in your audio. I have the 18-135 STM...well worth the money.
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Sorry. I don't know the answer to your question, but I do know that I was up at 4:30 am AGAIN, standing on a chair, trying to reach the unit that was up by the ceiling, then trying to remove the battery and read the teeny, tiny print. The whole design is so bad. WHY not put the batteries in at eye level with some sort of connector up to ceiling where the sensor is.When I get a new home I am going to figure out a better smoke alarm system.
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Previous answer was correct. My only challenge with outdoor sensors was proximity .. downstairs thermostat couldn't talk with upstairs sensor outside a window. But adding sensors is totally the solution when you have multiple thermostats. Overall, great products from Honeywell!!!!!
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From the bottom, I would answer yes. From the top, I am not sure and would think it would not work as well. The sensor has a cone-shaped field of view looking down out of the light. So the top of your stairs is going to be a blind spot, until someone starts walking down the stairs for a bit.
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I have mine in a basement laundry room. I would otherwise have to enter the dark area and cross the room to hit the light switch. When I open the door to the stairs going into the basement, I believe it is the light that floods in that is activating the sensor. It works for me.
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you would have to ask Homedics about that. frankly, I could not get the outdoor sensor provided with my unit to work at all. I finally had to return it for credit.
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I recommed mounting the alarms high enough to be out of reach. Also, you can put scotch tape over the button to prevent it from "accidentally" being turned off. Another tip - if they seem too loud, put a couple pieces of scotch tape over the square/speaker part and it will muffle the sound a bit. These were lifesavers when my daughter learned how to open a door. I am good about locking the door, but not everyone else it good about it. And eventually she learned how to turn the lock, so these really came in handy!
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Just get 2 of these it's cheaper...http://www.amazon.com/INSTEON-Wireless-Open-Close-Sensor/dp/B003IHTZEY/ref=pd_sim_hi_8
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If I'm downstairs and I press and hold the button..I can hear it in other rooms with no TVs or radios on. I can hear my daughters go off in her bedroom across the hall with her door closed and its quiet. Actual feet.. not sure. My house is about 1200 square feet and I can hear it as long as its not stuffed to far in couch lol!
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thanks for the help. Not looking for the directional field of a shotgun, looking more to pick up the ambient sounds of my surrondings. thanks
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I have the PSW505 and I love it, watching movies you actually feel like the room is shaking. I would advise taking the PSW505, now that being said, I have not heard or had the PL-200. Hope this helps.