Black GPS and Radar Detectors Overheat Anyone paint the sides and backs of their GPS and Radar detectors silver or white to keep them a bit cooler?
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I have not, but have often wondered if black was a good choice for an electrical device that is exposed to direct sunlight.
288031
I've taken 800+ mile summer trips, 106 deg this summer in Kansas, my unit never overheated. Haven't had a problem with heat in over two years. We have 5 of these units and they work as long as we don't "lose" them! :)
1496874
I have silver and my wife has black. My silver case shows scratches easier than her black case. Not as easy to see on the black one.
1111484
I have no problems detecting police . However if they don't have their radars on it will Not detect any even if they are parked on the road side awaiting you . They do however will surprise you with turning their radar on and off at random . Hope this helps you . If not maybe your detector is not functioning correctly ?
1232335
The unit is remains relatively cool to moderately warm but not Hot! I have had the display on for 12 hours straight and no over heating issues occurred. LEDS are cool to the touch.
795487
Mine is white on the front and silver on the back. This is an excellent unit and with every penny!
1729822
Hey Bob, No!! After about 2 summers the 2 suction cups stiffened and never adhered to the windshield again. Buy a good after market...worth the money...cuz, it's a great detector. Good luck. Keep the detector,it'll save ya. Peace. ✌
1593123
The only heat issue i have had is from the sun coming in the windshield, so i made a cover out of cardboard to insulate it from the suns heat. I also painted the cardboard black to make virtually not seen from the outside. I did cut holes for the lens and the power cord and mounting bracket clip. Unit is working very good and i am in Arizona and it has been in the high 90,s already.
1973608
I just finished a 5,000 mile road trip in a '75 maverick and saw no up dates, I get the same old "warning, possible speed trap, reduce speed, " in the same areas as I have from the beginning. A good radar detector is a far better choice.
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My sensor has been at the end of the driveway for over a year. I did take a gladware container and cut it to make a protective cover. Basically left the bottom one and 3/4 th sides on it. I believe mine has a black gasket but I have had it for a while. I LOVE it. No sneaking up on me.
278319
Yes, the unit works off of passive infrared, which means the unit needs to see a change in temperature in motion to detect. So anything with a heat signature and moving within the detection area will be picked up.
610498
I don't see that being a problem because the battery is in the sending unit. I know it gets cold in WI, but not cold enough to stop radio waves or electrons :-) When in doubt I always contact the manufacturer. I've been using this device (both units are in the house) for a few months now and it has worked flawlessly for me. One side note is that we have our house heavily insulated. It's wrapped in foam board insulation as well as the usual in-wall cavity insulation along with triple pane windows. After installing the extra insulation and new windows we no longer can use outdoor radio wave devices (indoor-outdoor remote thermostats). The receivers can't pick up the signal even if it's only a couple feet away with new batteries.
784159
The case vents extremely well. I have a GTX 780, and running Battlefield 4 on ultra for hours my max temp is 62C. I have 2 fans on the front, 1 on the back, and an exhaust on the side in front of GPU. It would still run fine without those, I just wanted colored lights there.
1429681
I noticed that the temp display had very subtle shading to distinguish between the heat settings. We depend on wrist dipping and a toy ducky which has a temp readout that is easier to see.
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I would say they weren't using their radar or had it turned off. Some patrol cars don't even have radar. The unit is very sensitive and will definitely pick up a signal. Mine has saved me from 3 tickets in the few months i've had it.
2034876
No just clean it good after you put it on or your fingerprints and grease marks will stain the metal. Never had any heat problems.
995243
Very easy hook the ground wire to any bolt that hooks to the frame that is not painted. Hook the hot wire to the positive side of the battery. Or better a wire away from the battery that keeps power on it when the car is off. Place the gps unit somewhere it cannot be seen use extra wire if needed. Under the dash neer the windsield is a good location.be sure to test to be sure its working properly after install. Repositioning may. Be needed to get good satilite signals.
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Hey, you should remember that painting the sensors will interfere with its ability to detect any objects since the sensing waves will have to pass through the paint also. Note I feel certain that there are colored sensors available.