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How to select the best Alarm System? by alarm systems
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Alarm systems can be an effective crime prevention tool for your business or for the security of your home. They can alert other people in the area, a monitoring company and or/the relevant authorities about possible suspicious activity at the spot.
Types of Alarm System
1. Movement detectors (ultrasonic, microwave infra-red) – These type of alarm system react to movement and/or heat and can be placed in strategic locations around your home or business.
2. Magnetic Reed Switches – These are electro-mechanical devices that are activated when the electronic circuit is broken.
3. Duress or panic assistance –They are in the form of a fixed button, coded pad pin alert, or a portable device connected to an alarm.
Points to be considered before purchasing an alarm system -
1. Before you purchase the system it is good to have complete understanding of why you want an electronic security alarm system installed.
2. Be clear about what you want the alarm system to do.
3. It is recommended to have a budget in mind but remember the cheapest is not always the best and don’t forget to take into consideration any ongoing cost.
4. It is good to decide if you want the system monitored or if you want it to activate a siren and strobe at your premises.
5. Consult reputable companies and or security industry associations before purchasing the system.
6. Obtain several itemized quotes from different suppliers/installers and then decide accordingly.
7. In the event of alarm activation, decide who will attend the case.
8. Be aware of false alarm activations.
9. Decide if you want the alarm to be audible or silent. Choose the mode according to your needs.
10. Ensure that the home alarm system has a battery back up. This will make the system more efficient.
11. Investigate whether the system resets itself after a fixed period to minimize annoyance to neighbors.
False Alarm - A false alarm is a nuisance alarm and it is defined as the fake report of an emergency, causing unnecessary panic. Repeated false alarms in a certain area may cause occupants to start to ignore all alarms, knowing that each time it will probably be false. This will result in a big problem in the case of actual alarm.
How to avoid false alarm?
1. Always prefer a state certified and competent professional to install your system.
2. It is recommended to obtain an alarm permit for any type of audible alarm system.
3. Test the battery back-up on a semi-annual basis.
4. Have the system provider regularly check and maintain the alarm system.
5. Keep any objects such as coats, curtains, etc. away from the doorways and windows so they do not prevent the door or window from fully closing. So the alarm will work properly.
6. It is good to test the system periodically. And remember do not test the system without first alerting the alarm company of the date and time.
7. Ensure that the sensitivity level is set high enough that it cannot accidentally go off when there is bad weather.
8. Keep all doors, windows and other openings locked at all times whether you are home or not. This will ensure that you are safe and that the wind or a pet does not accidentally push the door open. This will also prevent the case of false alarm.
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