That was the problem,someone went down and didn't close it. I suspect someone carrying something. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brice Mijares" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 9:29 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] motion detector
Wouldn't there be a door leading down to the basement? If so, I'd make sure it's kept closed at all times. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Kennedy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 3:04 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] motion detector > Why don't you just put some carpet or something at the top of the stairs > to > tell you you're heading the wrong way? > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lenny McHugh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "handyman-blind" <blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 12:21 PM > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] motion detector > > >> Hi All, This is a two part question post. The layout of my home is that >> from >> the kitchen into the dining room doorway about 8 inches to the righe is >> the >> doorway to the basement. A few years ago I fell thinking I was walking >> into >> the dining room and the basement door was open, oops! >> I then purchased a motion detector to warn me when I entered the doorway >> at >> the top of the basement steps. This unit lasted about 5 years and was >> around >> $14. I When it died I purchased one from Radio shack for about $30 which >> only lasted about six months. Question 1. Is there one that anyone on >> list >> would recommend? >> Doing some internet searches I came upon this information: >> Whether kids choose to set it up as a room alarm or show it off to >> friends >> as a demonstration, they'll learn about electronics as they assemble and >> experiment with the Snap Circuits Motion Detector. Once children from age >> 8 >> simply snap the easily identified parts onto the base by following the >> illustrated instructions, they'll have a handy device that detects >> movement >> via an infrared sensor, responding with a laser-like sound from the >> speaker >> component and a flashing red light. >> >> Product Features: >> >> a.. Whenever somebody walks in front of the Motion Detector, the sound >> of >> a laser comes out of the speaker and the red light flashes! >> b.. Easy to build, no tools needed >> c.. Snap circuit design makes it easy and fun so kids stay engaged >> d.. Requires 3 AA batteries, not included. >> e.. Ages 8+ >> f.. Dr. Toy 100 Best Educational Dr. Toy Award: Best Children's Vacation >> Product >> >> >> a.. Manufactured by: Elenco. >> b.. >> c.. 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