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Warning: that new wireless sensor kit from the big box store is a total headache
I installed a full set last week and the battery life is already down to 30% on half the units. I had to go back and replace three sensors before the system would even arm properly. What's a better wireless brand that actually holds a signal?
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the_mia5mo ago
Ugh, that sounds rough. Are you sure it's not just a bad batch or something? My cheapo sensors from a few years ago are still kicking.
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daniel_martinez845mo ago
My last three cheap sensors all died in a month.
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linda_kelly175mo ago
Yeah, I saw a tech blog post about that last week. They were saying some budget sensor makers cut costs on the waterproof seals. So if there's any humidity at all, the internals just fry. One guy opened up a failed one and the circuit board looked like it had been in a steamy bathroom. Makes sense why they'd die so fast.
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