Glass Laminate and Glass Breaks

I saw that one...sales hype.

Some gbs (like IEI550) have dip switch settings for different types of glass, some don't so read the manual to see. I've never had problem picking up laminate glass. Glass actually tears btw.

Ok, maybe.

For what it is worth "Laminate Glass" with plastic between glass panes would be different than "Tempered Glass" with a Plastic Sheet Coating stuck on top would it not??

Still seems to be a bit of BS.

I have always had a bit of a problem with Glass Break Detectors since the only true test would be to pick up a rock or brick and throw it thru the window. I would if the customer would pay for the repairs.

Simulators are just that SIMULATORS. Just my personal opinion.

Les

Intellisense says their detectors will work with security window films.. According to the instructions, they even had UL conduct tests with one type of film to confirm this.

Most of the time, glass doors will either be tempered glass or, rarely, laminated glass. That alone will meet the safety requirements of building codes. Security window films will, in some areas, allow very old doors made of ordinary plate glass to meet code. And the films provide a little reinforcing for tempered glass, but this depends on how it is installed. The window film might also just be there for tinting, or UV protection, and might not be a true security film.

That's true and I've gotten into several arguments with "techie" clients...glass jar with broken glass seems to quell that. I've probably a few thousand out there and they work because I've had many attempted break ins...it's also why I stick to only a few models since I know how they behave.

IEI-510-550s Sentrols FG-730

Every install I do has at least one GB.

Don't get me wrong I have used them as well just not a lot. And the models you listed. I just don't think I have the greatest confidence that you may have.

It may have something to do with the Love Birds in the Pets Store causing false alarms a number of years ago. I guess I never quite got over that...........................................

Les

I know ..... I know .... (sniff) ..... Love can do that to a person.

Live and lern right?!

I once installed a gb right above a grandfather clock...wasn't thinking that day !!

UL didn't test them.

I quote from the FG-1625 instructions:

"Coated glass with security films up to 0.3 mm (12 mil thick), including films for solar protection, may be used. Film Technologies International, Inc.'s GLASS GARD GGLL-1200 has been evaluated with this product by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. at Honeywell's request."

- badenov

hahahaha. modicum of knowledge.

tell smellchecker bAss that it's the other UL, not the one he belongs to 'Underwear Lickers'. since I have him blocked.

UL did not test them.

Go back and read the part you snipped, liar.

"Cracker Morgan" snipped-for-privacy@gmail.com drooled:

Really?