Where did most of you install the main controller unit? Not sure if it is safe to leave plugged in next to the inside entry door of the garage.
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My is at the entry of my house - also not such a great idea although it will alert you if the power is disconnected from it and there's a battery back up -- a burglar could still have enough time to take off, unplug it, and remove the chip before the system has time to react or sound. I think the best thing to do (and I need to do it myself) is maybe install some screws around it so it cannot be removed from the wall too easily or too quickly. I'm worried if move it far from the entrance or "hide" it -- it will be found anyway as soon as the alarm sounds or I won't have enough time to get to it and turn it off before it sounds. The only issue I see with this alarm is that a burglar w/ half a brain could destroy it before it was time to do anything more than send you text message that the power has been disconnected from it -- but it will also send you that message when there's a power outage.
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There is a risk leaving it next to the entry door. A burglar could smash the unit before the delay runs out. What I did was to buy a remote keypad for the entry door. I have the main unit placed upstairs where I can set it at night. To prevent a burglar running up the stairs following the sound and then smashing the unit I put a motion detector at the foot of the stairs with the zone set to zero delay. That way anyone trying to get to the main unit will set the alarm off before they get there.
301542
I have not yet installed my system. The instructions are HORRIBLE, and I'm going to have to take some time to sort them out. Regardless, I would assume that it is as safe to leave plugged-in as would be any electrical appliance, and likely, safer than most. (Coffee makers come to mind.) When I do install it, the controller will be near my back door, and it will be left plugged in, unless I decide to simply hard-wire it into the nearby breaker box.
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I use the remote key pad nest to the entry door to arm and disarm the system. The main control panel is hidden, should take a burglar a minute or more to locate, time enough for control panel to complete notifications.
1587492
I have mine hooked up in a 3 stall garage and haven't had any problems or concerns. I also don't see why it would be a danger in a small space especially with the thermostat control.
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My controller hasn't lost power since its been installed so I'm not shore but troubleshooting notes can be found at the hydrawise website http://hydrawise.com/support
97121
I have the exact same setup and it works fine. In fact I have the main breaker in the house connected to a sub panel right next to it which feeds out to another panel in the garage. So it works going through all three for me.
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Sorry I don't know. It would need a place on main unit to plug into. I guess it would be on the circuit board.
1381610
You just let the green light on! It is supposed to be like this. So you know if it is charged or not. I always keep my controllers attached to the energizer charging station. I never had problems with controllers dying while I'm playing a game.
697353
Hi there, what I did is enter the item name and model number on Youtube and searched for "how to install" There' s plenty of links. Here's the one I used - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AZlvEBEjAA It's fairly easy but make sure to follow the instructions to the T or the controller could get fried. Hope this helped! Best of Luck-
692214
My son mounted his under the car .had controller installed in engine bay high on firewall
1882238
My unit is in the garage. I've had all the doors opened many times with no pilot light issues. Not sure about being totally outside however.
851281
Mine is direct wired into the panel box to it's own breaker and left on all the time. You need to have a qualified electrician do the install.
384390
take ALL the Styrofoam and plastic off the outside of the unit ... put it in your window and plug it in.
666151
The unit has to be plugged in to an outlet. I have an outlet right above my garage door opener (on the ceiling) that I use. With the sensor on the door, then the unit would be in sight of the LiftMaster unit. Since I have a three car garage, the other outlet in the garage is on the other side of the garage lower to the floor, and that location could block it from the sensor. Hope this helps.
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Yes, ours has been outside for years. It is placed on the side of our garage near an outside outlet and we just leave it plugged in and ready to go. We love it and have never had trouble with it. This is our second one that we have purchased. Now I do want to mention that we live in the Deep South and it seldom freezes here so you might take that into consideration. It is left out year round though and has been there for many years. Jean
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I don't remember now, it's been a while. I did not have any problem. I drew a wiring diagram based on the circuit diagram that came with the controller.
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I hard wired it into my main electrical box; thought it was a better & safer option. May be possible but I never considered it. I really like the unit but it is a bit noisier than I originally thought. Not a problem at all. I am very very happy with the unit!
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I put it at the top of the windshield under the window trim. My windshield has a black trim on it so you could not see it inside or out. I ran the wire up the "A" pillar trim.
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We mounted it on the garage wall. Instead of running it down the wall, I drilled a hole in the wall and ran the wire into the garage and down the wall to the junction box of the light it controls.