noahcampbell•6mo ago

My client's false alarms have me doubting motion detector placement.

I think motion detectors should always be installed high up, not at waist level.

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pipera506mo ago

Dealing with false alarms is so frustrating. I always install mine up high, way fewer problems that way. Totally get why you're doubting the placement.

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beth_lopez236mo ago

Ever try putting one lower instead? @pipera50, high is great for steam, but what about a smoldering fire that starts near the floor? I stuck one low in a hallway after my couch had a slow burn from faulty wiring, caught it way faster than the ceiling one. Moisture in the air from bathrooms can mess with any placement though.

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craig.rose6mo ago

High placement actually misses the first critical minutes of a smolder, which matters more than avoiding an occasional false alarm. Stuff on the floor gets bumped or blocked way too often anyway.

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