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Hot take: Are wireless sensors really saving us time or just creating more service calls?
I just read a report from the Security Industry Association that said 30% of wireless sensor failures in 2023 were due to battery corrosion issues, not the sensors themselves. That got me thinking - are we rushing to install wireless systems because they're faster upfront, but paying for it later with callbacks? I've done both for 5 years now, and my wired panels almost never need a return visit. What's your experience been with reliability versus speed?
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kai_park15d ago
Wait, 30% of failures are just from battery corrosion? That's wild if true, who designs a wireless sensor that craps out that easily from something so basic. I've pulled apart plenty of crusty battery contacts in my own gear, but never seen a failure rate that high just from corrosion alone.
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the_jenny15d ago
Whoa, hold up, 30%?! That's insane! I've dealt with battery corrosion before but that number is just ridiculous. How does that even pass quality control?
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