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418sq

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Posted: January 06, 2017 at 1:46 PM / IP Logged

Greetings,

I used to install mainly DEI alarms but it's been several years. We mostly used two different types of door lock actuators. The standard looking ones and a green slightly more boxy DEI one.

Searching online I noticed there are tons of lock actuators for sale on Ebay etc. They mostly look exactly the same, with some priced around $4 each, but I have no clue if these are garbage with a high failure rate.

Does anyone have experience with some they purchased online, or any comments?

Also, decent alarm recommendation? Someone pretty simple, don't want to get carried away. I saw a couple of Avital units that look decent for around $40 or so.

Thanks

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418sq

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Posted: January 06, 2017 at 1:48 PM / IP Logged

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is there an edit post button?

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Posted: January 06, 2017 at 7:45 PM / IP Logged

https://www.amazon.com/Spal-37000007-2-Wire-Actuator-Hardware/dp/B002IY3756

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lectricguy

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Posted: January 07, 2017 at 11:13 AM / IP Logged

I've used DEI for trunk pop/tailgate lock/door locks with alot of success, and no failures. I tend to stick with the DEI brand for the quality and reliability.

I did try another cheaper brand, I don't recall which one, on a truck tailgate lock. It failed after about 6 months and replaced it with a DEI. That was 7 years ago...still working today.

Lectric Guy

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