Re: WTB harsh envir motion

["Noweldrecumbent" <noweldrecumbent2@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Our company is in a bad area. You would think with six IP cameras mounted
outside, and signs everywhere they would stay out. Three attempted break ins
with four months. They must think we keep gold in their :-)

"Robert L Bass" <no-sales-spam@bassburglaralarms> wrote in message
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>> In this area there aren't many basements. I don't
>> understand how an intruder would gain entry. Are
>> the basements totally underground or are the small
>> windows slightly above ground level that would
>> allow unwanted access?
>
> We don't have many basements in South Florida
> either.  If you had one it would just fill up with
> alligators anyway.  :^)
>
> All kidding aside, where I worked in Connecticut
> for many years almost every home and business
> has a basement.  Most have small casement type
> windows.  They're large enough for an average
> adult to gain entrance.
>
> In recent years builders have been using cheap,
> snap-in windows for basements.  The entire
> window can be removed by pushing up on two
> small spring clips.  Unfortunately, the springs
> are so weak that it's often possible to remove the
> window from the frame by simply pushing on the
> upper stile.
>
> Because these windows are so flimsy and because
> of the way they're held in place, installing standard
> magnetic contact sensors can be problematic.  One
> alternative is to use a device from GE Security
> called a BB1-GS "Barrier Bar".  This is a square
> vinyl shaft that looks from the outside like a burglar
> bar.  It is actually a poressure sensitive switch held
> in place by the spring-loaded "bar."  Any attempt to
> dislodge the window or enter through it will pop the
> bar loose, triggering the alarm.
>
> Some companies like to use alarm screens which
> can be made to precisely fit the window opening.
> When using an alarm screen the window
> manufacturer supplied half-screen is discarded.
>
> Both screens and Barrier Bars have the added
> advantage over magnetic contacts that they can
> protect the window while it's open.  In a damp
> basement this can be a significant feature for
> the homeowner.  If you run into this situation you
> might want to discuss these options with the
> customer.
>
>> In any case an outdoor motion like the Bosch
>> OD 850 (available at ADI) might work.
>
> Though I've used more of the Visonic, Crow and
> Paradox detectors, I've sold a fair number of the
> Bosch OD850 and they've been at least as good.
> I have details on them at the following URL:
> http://www.bassburglaralarms.com/bosch_od850-f1_outdoor_detector_12150_prd1.htm
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
>
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