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Are 5800 series wireless sensors compatible with the LYNX Touch L5100?


By Petra Paulson 5800 series wireless sensors are compatible with all the LYNX series control panels , including the L5100 . However, the 5800 series will only work with Honeywell Control Panels ; th

Are all Lockey keyless locks backed by a manufacturer's warranty?


By Petra Paulson Yes, all Lockey keyless locks are backed by a warranty. However, the length of the warranty differs depending on the lock series. 1. All Lockey mechanical locks, like the 2835MG Leve

Are Lockey keyless locks as secure as traditional keyed locks?


By Petra Paulson Yes, Lockey keyless locks are just as secure as keyed locks, and much more convenient. The reason being that most Lockey keyless locks are completely mechanical and thus are unaffect

Are sealed lead-acid batteries rechargeable?


By Petra Paulson Yes, sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries are completely rechargeable. In fact, when used correctly, most 12 Volt and 6 Volt sealed lead-acid batteries can be discharged/recharged over 1

Are SLA and VLRA batteries the same thing?


By Petra Paulson Yes, SLA (sealed lead acid) batteries and VLRA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) batteries are two different names for the same thing. Both refer to a fully-rechargeable battery containing

By law, do I have to install a CO detector in every room?


By Petra Paulson No. The Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act (SB-183) requires that a carbon monoxide detector, like the GE 260-CO , or a carbon monoxide alarm, like the Gentex CO1209 , be insta

Can a 7847i Internet Communicator be connected to the Vista 10P?


By Petra Paulson Although the Vista 10P does lack some of the features that higher Vista Panels possess, it is compatible with the 7847i Internet Communicator . To install the 7847i Internet Communic

Can a burglar cut through a 2210 Mechanical Deadbolt Lock?


By Petra Paulson No, the Lockey 2210 Mechanical Deadbolt cannot be severed by a saw. This lock is constructed from strong, stainless steel that can withstand hacksaw cutting. Not only that, but it's

Can a high or low ambient temperature hurt the performance of my Sealed Lead-Acid Battery?


By Petra Paulson Absolutely. The ambient temperature of a room or environment can have a huge impact on SLA battery performance. Sealed Lead-Acid batteries are designed to operate at full capacity in

Can a Honeywell 6150 Keypad program a Honeywell security system?


By Petra Paulson Yes, a 6150 Keypad can program a Honeywell security system. That said, this fixed English keypad provides the user with limited feedback on programming, and isn't designed to navi

Can a security system also be a Z-Wave controller?


By Petra Paulson The LYNX Touch L5100 is a security panel, keypad, and Z-wave controller all in one. However, the Lynx Touch does require the installation of a  L5100 Z-Wave Module  in orde

Can E-Digital Series Locks be opened with a remote?


By Petra Paulson Yes. E-Digital Series Keyless Locks , like the E910 and the E-ProR , can be locked and unlocked using the E-Remote. The wireless E-Remote is sold separately from the E-Series Locks.

Can Honeywell's wireless sensors be used on metal doors and frames?


By Petra Paulson Yes, they can. Installing the Honeywell 5818MNL recessed door sensor alongside a magnetic wired door contact, such as the Honeywell 947-75TWH or MPS70WGB , will work on most metal do

Can I add sirens to the Vista 20P? And if so, how many?


By Petra Paulson Absolutely!  But understand that your available power supply is ultimately the limiting factor as to how many sirens the Vista 20P can support. First thing to remember is that y

Can I bend the terminals of my sealed lead-acid (SLA) battery?


By Petra Paulson No, you should never bend the terminals of a sealed lead-acid battery. Sealed Lead-acid (SLA) batteries, like the Casil CA631 or the EnerSys NP4-6 , have terminals bonded to the top

Can I control the LYNX Plus L3000 using a smartphone?


By Petra Paulson Yes, the LYNX Plus L3000 can be controlled using a smartphone. But this is only available through Honeywell's Total Connect Service. To qualify for Total Connect, a GSMVLP cellular c

Can I install a GFMV4G Cellular Communicator on my Vista 21iP?


By Petra Paulson It is not recommended that you install the GSMV4G with your Vista 21iP  unless you are trying to get increased cellular signal strength to your panel. Because the Vista 21iP alr

Can I install more than one Honeywell Tuxedo Touch keypad to my existing security system?


By Petra Paulson The short answer is that you can...sometimes. First, you need to find out how many Tuxedo Touches your existing panel can support. Both the Tuxedo Touch and the Tuxedo Touch WIFI req

Can I install the 5800MICRA mini recessed transmitter on a door?


By Petra Paulson The 5800MICRA can be used in either a door or a window. However, the sensor is recessed, which means you must be able to drill a hole into the door wide enough to accommodate the 0.7

Can I self-monitor my Honeywell Security System?


By Petra Paulson Yes, you can self-monitor your Honeywell security system . Self-monitoring has a clear upside: it's a much cheaper security option, but it comes with the risk of not having a central