Quad v ordinary detectors

[Ramanoop]

Do you use quad detectors as a matter of course? I’ve seen some posts here saying that all reputable installers use quad detectors. But that doesn’t seem right - Texecom for example only sells one kit with quad detectors in it. The rest have ordinary pet friendly ones.

 

wondering whether there is really a benefit

[james.wilson]

never use 'pet' sensors. Mostly use quads

[PeterJames]

IMO quads are the better detector for domestic environments. I do use pet detectors, I have a pet myself and use the Bossch Blueline DT, never had a fa and the detectors see me when I walk around the areas that I allow my dog when the system is set. In my bedrooms I have quad detectors. We only use quads we wont use cheap detectors they are just not worth it to save £5 per detector. We use Optex RX 40 mostly (Optex only make detectors so they are good at it) or the HKC Quad if we are using ID wiring.  

[sixwheeledbeast]

Use quads as a minimum here as well. Same as above Optex or Bosch Bluline on the rare occasion I have to use a pet sensor.

Consider many pet sensors mask or desensitise an area this can make them slow to respond in some environments.

I fit Texecom controls and I never buy kits, they package the minimum stuff up for DIYers but there is never a job they fit well on, even some of the smaller kits.

I purchase specific tested products from different manufacturers for the applications they go in, otherwise you may as well buy a kit from B&Q would be easier to install too.

 

 

[KWCFC]

The wireless Pyronix pet sensors you have to do two backflips and a cartwheel for the bloody things to detect movement.

[petrolhead]

On 15/01/2019 at 19:10, KWCFC said:

The wireless Pyronix pet sensors you have to do two backflips and a cartwheel for the bloody things to detect movement.

true, but if you cut the top bar off the pet mask they are a lot more sensitive but still tolerate pets. 

nothong comes close to the bosch for being sensitive while still disregarding pets  though. 

Edited February 1, 2019 by petrolhead

[KWCFC]

9 hours ago, petrolhead said:

true, but if you cut the top bar off the pet mask they are a lot more sensitive but still tolerate pets. 

nothong comes close to the bosch for being sensitive while still disregarding pets  though. 

Yeah I was actually told that by Pyronix tech support when I first fitted them and struggled to walk test. A bit of a **** design if you have to do that ain't it

[Amps]

On 15/01/2019 at 19:10, KWCFC said:

The wireless Pyronix pet sensors you have to do two backflips and a cartwheel for the bloody things to detect movement.

They need to be installed at 2.1 meters rather than 2.4 meters for the standard pir’s.

[sixwheeledbeast]

Another benefit of the Bosch is flexible mounting height even in pet setting.

[whistle]

Only ever fit dualtec’s.