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2844 (new) motion - for the exterior


oskrypuch

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My old X-10 motion gave up the ghost. I had a few of the 2844's, and put one outside. It's operating temp is just down to freezing, and we do get quite a bit colder than that here. BUT, there doesn't appear to be anything else available to use.

I put the 2844 under the eaves, so it is fairly sheltered. Anyone else have any long term experience with these units outside?

The mount is pretty flimsy, inside probably not that much an issue, but outside I'm concerned that it might be blown around by the wind (to false trigger) or worse to be blown right off and onto the ground. Any better way of mounting these available?

* Orest

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28 minutes ago, oskrypuch said:

My old X-10 motion gave up the ghost. I had a few of the 2844's, and put one outside. It's operating temp is just down to freezing, and we do get quite a bit colder than that here. BUT, there doesn't appear to be anything else available to use.

I put the 2844 under the eaves, so it is fairly sheltered. Anyone else have any long term experience with these units outside?

The mount is pretty flimsy, inside probably not that much an issue, but outside I'm concerned that it might be blown around by the wind (to false trigger) or worse to be blown right off and onto the ground. Any better way of mounting these available?

* Orest

I have been using two of the 2844’s outside for about 4 months (Wisconsin winters).  Using just the regular battery compartment cover, I drilled two holes and screwed the cover to my garage door frame, then just slide the 2844 onto that.  Works great.  Temperatures have been sub-zero on occasion without issue using lithium batteries.

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