Does the alarm trigger easily when the bar is tampered with? What kind of battery does it use and how long does it last?
1797022
You have to move it for the alarm to trigger. Opening the door won't do it, but closing it will. You can adjust how sensitive it is, and how long it takes to arm after turning the key. So if you move it, it will start beeping and if you don't disarm it, it will trigger the alarm. Don't know how long the 9V battery lasts, because I just got mine a few weeks ago.
720840
I bought this a year ago and havent had battery issues once. It sounds off a loud alarm beep that keeps going if the batteries ever get low. But if they die (say your on vacation), there are 2 pins on the outside (bottom left) that you can connect a battery temporarily so you can open the door and change the batteries.
1062761
This device is designed well. The battery compartment can not be opened when the alarm is set without destroying the device which would set off the alarm. The device is sturdy enough to withstand anything most people carry around. A sledge hammer or cable cutter would set off the alarm before eventually disabling the device.
396986
Mine needed new batteries after a year. The batteries are available at Walmart for almost $6 EACH. Because it requires THREE batteries, it's cheaper to replace the alarm than purchase batteries.
1685950
Well, mine has lasted since I bought the collar, about six months ago, but it's trivial in any case to put a new one it. The battery is just a standard 9-volt (such as you use in your smoke alarm).
277455
I've had this save for 4 or 5 months and open it frequently and I'm still using the original batteries that came with it. The batteries last a long time. When the batteries start running low the safe alerts you with an audible and/or light alert. The safe also has a manual key which can open the safe. The key hole is hidden behind the emblem on the front of the safe. It has to be unscrewed with an allen wrench so much easier to replace the batteries.
477457
The battery power DOES NOT retract or extend the deadbolt. That is done manually. The battery powers the light and the keypad + mechanism that allows you to engage or disengage the deadbolt.
1896369
I have never experienced a false alarm. The unit has a low battery light to tell you when it is time to change the battery. I have used my unit since 10/27/11 and have not needed to install a battery yet. I personally think it is a tremendous value for the money!
2264164
It's been almost 10 months and the battery is still fine. It is supposed to false alarm when the battery needs to be replaced, in other words, the alarm will go off but there will be no leak.
1642532
No it doesn't, and I've had a lot of false alarms and it gets super annoying, seems to go off when the lock is unlocked and not go off when it's locked, I ended up just removing the battery because all the false alarms.
1668208
Does anyone use the chain lock attachment with this? Is it sensitive enough for the alarm to go off if a thief is trying to bolt crop your chain
1416422
The Gymboss recycles after the time you set for as many times as you want (up to 99 times). I do an exercise routine where I program my Gymboss for 30 sec. intervals for 15 sets (times). At the end of each 30 second interval it recycles to the start of a new 30 second set. Yes, the "bell" (a double beeping alarm sound) is loud enough to hear. It also does have a volume control (low, medium and high). You can also program the alarm to go off for either 1 second, 2 seconds or 5 seconds (depending on your needs). The only thing is after about six months (depending on how often you use your Gymboss) you will need to replace the AAA battery as the alarm sound will get weaker over time. Hope this answer your questions.
939750
Mine lasted about 3 minutes. Alarm sounded and wouldn't shut off. I haven't tried returning it yet.
584981
I have had the item installed for about three months. The set up is sensitive but when I got it right it works well. I sometimes do not hear the alarm but my dog does, and he certainly lets me know we are having visitors. The batteries are the original ones I installed three months ago.
1869292
If you disassemble it, you can see what the sensor is like. It's just a spring fixed at the bottom on the printed circuit board, and the top is free. Around the top is a metal frame, when lock is moved, top of spring starts swaying and touches the frame, thus triggering the alarm sound. So if the sensor is not sensitive enough, you can decrease the gap between top spring and the frame, or make spring a little softer.
2112306
Not sure about battery life only as alarm but it's easy once I figure it out. The instructions are not great you have to play with it a little to get the hang of it.
597162
If you have a deadbolt above you will need ot buy a filler plate. Lowe's carries them for cheap that's what I had to use. The batteries last for about 1-3 months depending on usage. I wired up an old power pack off a linksys router and it runs the lock and charges the batteries 24/7. Email me for more detail on how to wire it up, its very simple!