Works well, but jarring volume requires resistor added | Mail Chime Remote Mailbox Sensor Mail 1200

works great! | Mail Chime Remote Mailbox Sensor Mail 1200

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	• Mail Chime Remote Mailbox Sensor Mail 1200 Hannah Hannah average customer review:based on 4 reviews view larger image
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Mail Alert w/Chime Model 1200 - a purchase well worth the money

I bought the Mail Box Alert with Chime Model 1200 for my elderly parents for Christmas. They have a steep and 250 ft. long driveway that rises through an area of thick trees and they used to have to walk up the hill to check if the mail had been delivered yet. Otherwise, they would have to watch out the window for the mailman. Since they activated the mail alert, and that was easy to do, it has worked like a charm. It does take a small screwdriver to open the cover to activate the battery, but that should be no problem for most people. If our mail alert continues to operate as it has so far, I highly recommend the device for anyone. In fact, my parents are so happy with the Mail Alert, that they have asked me to order another one for their close friend who would also find the device useful.

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Works well, but jarring volume requires resistor added

The volume is way too high for a quiet house, and I couldn't reduce it enough with tape over the audio holes.

I finally had to remove the cover and PC board in the receiver, and with a soldering iron push out the two large pins of the round alarm unit slightly. I worked the pin closest to the edge completely free, clearing the board by about 1/8 inch. After experimenting with resistor values, I finally soldered a 7500 ohm resistor between the mid-air pin and the hole it had been inserted in. The resistor lead runs over the edge to the other side from the alarm for insertion. This produces a perfectly audible muted volume.

Even if a pin on the audio alarm had been broken in the process, the bright LED that latches on until reset would probably be enough of a notice. However, if you are reasonably careful and work slow, this should not be a problem.

It would really help if they would add a potentiometer that could be adjusted through a hole in the box. This would add very little cost, but would make the unit much more acceptable to people without the skill to make this modification (i.e., the vast majority of consumers).

That said, this is a useful product that saves a lot of time. Volume preference is very much a matter of personal preference and environment, so the full volume may be acceptable as is to some people.

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works great!

I was reluctant to buy this for my parents after reading the mixed reviews, but it has been great. I got the 1200 model-- I'm not sure if they are all the same or not. In any case, the mailbox is pretty close to 300' from the sensor and it works great. My only complaint is that the alarm is rather startling. It would be nice if the volume was adjustable or could easily be muted, but it does make the mail's arrival a little more exciting!

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Great mailbox alert system

I've had this mailbox alert system for 2 weeks now and it has worked flawlessly. Like other reviewers stated the chime is rather loud. But I simply put a piece of clear scotch tape over the chime's sound holes and quieted it down instantly. My alert system works every time. I'm also impressed with the o-ring that seals the battery compartment to keep moisture out. My mailbox is about 30 feet from the house and I have no signal problems. I keep the base unit just inside my front door. The small red light is suprisingly bright too. This item will be especially great in bad weather so that I don't waste unnecessary trips to the mailbox. Now 2 of my coworkers want to order one of these because I keep bragging about it.

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Wireless Mail Box Alert with Mail Chime and Red Mail Alert Light Seniors, invalids, children and adults waiting for a letter or package appreciate the convenience of this mailbox alert. The cordless Hanna Mail Chime sounds a 4 beep mail box alert and a red LED lights when your mail arrives. Use on a home mail slot, a curbside mailbox, a wall mail box or a rural mailbox within 300 feet of your home. The mailbox alert eliminates unnecessary trips to your residential mailbox in cold and wet weather. Know instantly when the mail arrives even if your home is 300 feet from your mailbox. Note: Not recommended for steel buildings due to signal blockage. Mail Box Chime Installation and Use : Note: Remove battery door and activate battery prior to first use. Place double-faced tape (included) on the mail box alert sensor. Peel off second side of tape. Mount the mail box alert sensor on your mailbox door. Plug the mail chime receiver into an electrical outlet anywhere in your home. Watch for the red LED or listen for 4 beeps of the Mail Chime when the mailbox door is opened. (The battery-powered sensor - battery included - sends a wireless signal to the Mail Chime. Press the reset button after retrieving your mail to reset the Mail Chime for the next day's delivery. Wireless Mail Chime Specifications: New feature of the Model 1200: Sensor now has an adjustable knob to set according to your type of mailbox. A great item for anyone who has irregular mail service. Ideal for people who make numerous trips to their mailbox to find it empty. Eliminates walking to the mailbox in inclement weather until you know the mail has been delivered. A sercurity device to avoid stolen mail and identity theft. Auditory and visual alerts when your mail arrives. Mailbox Alert Components Include: Mail Chime Receiver Sensor with 12-volt A23 battery installed AC adapter Double-faced tape Instructions Dimensions: Sensor: 4 1/4 in. x 1 1/2 in. x 1 in. Receiver: 4 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. x 1 in.

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