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It's a fact -- many burglars
are scared off by just the presence of a security system.
Burglars attack unprotected homes up to 3 times more often
than homes with an electronic security system.
Maybe you're ready to invest in a home security
system. But, just what is a "good" system?
Well, it's not one that's bought in
a panic hours after your home has been ransacked.
A good standard system protects the entire
perimeter of (around) your home. It alerts you and lets
the intruder know he's been detected. It limits damage and
it brings help. And, it's easy to use.
Basic elements of a standard system include:
a control panel , a siren, an inside motion detector, door
and window contacts. And, it should be linked to a central
monitoring station for around the clock coverage.
The best home security system will be a system
customized to how you live your life. It takes into account
your schedule, your kids and pets, if you have any. And,
whether it's jewelry, baseball cards or a wine cellar, the
things you value the most will be specifically protected.
You may also wish to include fire detection or medical emergency
devices in your system.
The final step is for the professional installer
to thoroughly teach you and your family in the proper use
of your system, including changing access codes and preventing
false alarms.
| Here are some of the components
in home security systems: |
| Magnetic
contacts: They form an electrical circuit between
a door and the door frame or a window and a sill. When
the door is opened, it breaks the circuit and sounds
the alarm. |
Motion
Detectors: Sound an alarm if motion is detected. |
Wired
window or door screens: The security system is activated
if the wire is cut or the screen is removed. |
| Panic buttons: Can be located
next to beds or alongside doorways or wireless. They
can be manually activated if you suspect an intruder,
or if an intruder tries to force entry. |
Closed-circuit TV: A private television
system that lets you monitor one or more inside or outside
areas. |
Key Pad: Also known as touch pads
or remotes. These devices allow you to turn on and off
(arm and disarm) your system. It also displays the system
status. |
| Wired system:
Uses concealed or exposed wiring to connect the home
security system's components. |
Wireless system:
Uses radio frequencies to connect system components. |
Other components:
Glass Break detectors and stress sensors. |
Not every home needs all
of the above.
Give us a call to assess your home's specific needs. |
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Have a safe that the dialer just doesn't work right?
Call us today and we can either
repair it, replace it, or install
a new electronic keypad.
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