What prevents the sensors from being unscrewed and stolen?
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Lock screw in mounting collar on valve stem makes it unlikely that that will unscrew from road vibration. Theft is unlikely since few will even notice that they're there since they are very small.
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The set-screw makes it more difficult, but not impossible. However, without the base unit inside the vehicle, the sensor is useless.
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Sensors are attached to outside of pipe with stainless clamps or Ty wraps. One is the turn on sensor other is turn offHad my for a year works great!
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Some places like Costco or Pep Boys have the tool to program it. I went to costco and they replace and program it for $15 each sensor.
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The control panel, and the LCD display both come with anchors and screws so you can essentially mount them on anything you can drill/screw into.For the sensors, you will need some type of shallow thermowell. At a plumbing supply store I found thermowells, but they were much too large. So they had some temperature probes (needle type, non electric), and those probes were mounted on small thermowells, so I bought those.You might need to get creative for a residential situation.
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It is an inexpensive sensor ... doubtful they make it in a way to be taken apart.
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Like Jot said, there is a small compartment that holds the two AA batteries. I sometimes have trouble getting it to slide out. Try applying some downward pressure while pulling on it. Another thing would be the pin. There is a lockout pin that came with the detector that is designed to keep the battery compartment from being opened. If it is in it, you would need to remove it before the compartment is opened. I don't use the pins myself because I change the batteries twice a year.
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You must twist the detector bit which then comes off of the mounting plate. It's not difficult at all.
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We have an older model, and have a recycle bin on the floor under the sensor. I have found if my wife puts something in the bin that blocks the sensor (a few inches away), then the batteries go dead in a few days. Otherwise, it usually more than a year between battery changes.
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I do not recall, however a friend of mine did have to replace a couple of sensors and they gave him the replacements immediately. Hope this helps.
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The black weighing pad should not be removed. I haven't tried because it would probably ruin the sensor.
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I have installed two of these systems in the past two years, one at my brother's house and one at his place of business. The business is a large shop and the office on the second floor is a distance away from the entry door. We have infared sensors and door sensors. I installed another at his house and we have 3 infared sensors and two door sensors and a remote external alarm and are all quite far away from the control. Everything seems to be running okay for now. Good luck!
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I contacted my home security company to get a list of sensors that are compatible with my existing security system. This one was one of those in the list. I would suggest you to do the same.
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The two sensors that are on the far right of the unit might be crusted with deposits.I would fill the base full with 1/2 water and 1/2 vinegar (if it's real full it will cover thesensors) or you can chip it off but be careful about damaging the sensor).
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One or more sensors may be tilted toward the ground or mounted way too low.
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David-I just came across your post and wanted to reply. As the external meter sensor provides no benefit without the display module, it would be worthless for someone to try and steal it. To date, we have not heard of a single instance where any customer has had their meter sensor stolen.I hope this alleviates your concern.Regards,Scott Pollard, Product Manager for the Energy Saver Series, Black & Decker
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There are holes in the top plates to put pad locks on it. But truly it would only stop a lazy thief. best coarse of action is to not leave bikes on it over night or for extended periods of time.
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I have had mine sometime, but according to OPTi shot, unless you hit straight down on the sensors they shouldn't get damaged. Mine have never been damaged by myself or several "hacker" type guests.....hope that helps