A major degree of protection for firearms and other valuable property may be established with the installation and use of a modern electronic alarm system. Excellent systems are obtainable with professional installation or may be installed by skilled do-it-yourselfers. Alarm systems offer the opportunity to establish extensive, flexible, and fully programmable home protection. The systems typically support professional monitoring (available through alarm dealers for a monthly fee) or may include a voice dialer for reporting alarms, without a monthly fee.
Basic elements of an electronic alarm system include the following:
1. Control Panel
2. Point Sensors
3. Volumetric Sensors (Passive Infrared, Microwave, and Ultrasonic Motion Detectors)
4. Interior and Exterior Siren Horns
5. Voice Dialer
6. Keypad Controllers
Alarm systems may be wireless, hardwired, or hybrid configurations. Each has its advantages and unique features.
To acquire a system, one may hire an alarm system contractor or study the technology, identify equipment sources, and accomplish the installation yourself. Costwise, a professionally installed system might run between $500, for a minimal system, and several thousand dollars for more elaborate and comprehensive systems.
Selected security alarm sites:
http://www.e-burglar-alarm-systems-home-security.com/
http://homebuying.about.com/cs/securitysystems/?iam=metaresults&terms=home+residential+security
http://www.youralarmstore.com/?src=looksmart
http://www.brillsdiscountalarm.com/
http://store.plug-and-protect.com/index.html
http://www.home-security-systems-alarms.com/home-security-burglar-alarms.html
http://groups.tutorgig.com/li/alt.security.alarms
http://www.besttoolsites.com/Smart_Homes/security1.htm
http://www.epanorama.net/links/alarm.html
http://www.discovercircuits.com/A/alarms.htm
The electronic security alarm is your main line of defense. Incorporating backup battery power, the systems continue to function during power failures. Whether you are at home or away, a quality electronic security alarm contributes substantially to your peace of mind, while providing excellent protection. A voice dialer eliminates monitoring requirements and can deliver a pre-recorded message to 911 authorities, assuring a timely response to fire or intrusion alarms.
Summary of Home Protection Discussions:
1. Part I: Exterior, The First Line Of Defense
2. Part II: Home Automation, The Second Line Of Defense
3. Part III: Alarm Systems, The Main Line Of Defense
4. Part IV: Gun Safes, Next To Last Line Of Defense
5. Part V: Insurance Policies, Your Last Line Of Defense
Basic elements of an electronic alarm system include the following:
1. Control Panel
2. Point Sensors
3. Volumetric Sensors (Passive Infrared, Microwave, and Ultrasonic Motion Detectors)
4. Interior and Exterior Siren Horns
5. Voice Dialer
6. Keypad Controllers
Alarm systems may be wireless, hardwired, or hybrid configurations. Each has its advantages and unique features.
To acquire a system, one may hire an alarm system contractor or study the technology, identify equipment sources, and accomplish the installation yourself. Costwise, a professionally installed system might run between $500, for a minimal system, and several thousand dollars for more elaborate and comprehensive systems.
Selected security alarm sites:
http://www.e-burglar-alarm-systems-home-security.com/
http://homebuying.about.com/cs/securitysystems/?iam=metaresults&terms=home+residential+security
http://www.youralarmstore.com/?src=looksmart
http://www.brillsdiscountalarm.com/
http://store.plug-and-protect.com/index.html
http://www.home-security-systems-alarms.com/home-security-burglar-alarms.html
http://groups.tutorgig.com/li/alt.security.alarms
http://www.besttoolsites.com/Smart_Homes/security1.htm
http://www.epanorama.net/links/alarm.html
http://www.discovercircuits.com/A/alarms.htm
The electronic security alarm is your main line of defense. Incorporating backup battery power, the systems continue to function during power failures. Whether you are at home or away, a quality electronic security alarm contributes substantially to your peace of mind, while providing excellent protection. A voice dialer eliminates monitoring requirements and can deliver a pre-recorded message to 911 authorities, assuring a timely response to fire or intrusion alarms.
Summary of Home Protection Discussions:
1. Part I: Exterior, The First Line Of Defense
2. Part II: Home Automation, The Second Line Of Defense
3. Part III: Alarm Systems, The Main Line Of Defense
4. Part IV: Gun Safes, Next To Last Line Of Defense
5. Part V: Insurance Policies, Your Last Line Of Defense