In case you missed it, this past February Rutgers University published a study that credited the drop in burglaries in Newark NJ to an increase in the amount of registered alarm systems, proving something we already knew. What is interesting, however, is that burglar alarm systems did not displace the burglaries to other homes in … Read More
HOW TO BUY A BURGLAR ALARM FOR YOUR HOME (Part 1)
How To Buy A Burglar Alarm posts are intended primarily for first time alarm system buyers. With the crime rate going up, more people are considering installing alarm systems in their home. Since most people have never had an alarm system before, the options available and ways of protecting a home are many and confusing. … Read More
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Voice Over Internet Protocol is becoming more and more popular, primarily because it is usually cheaper than traditional phone service (POTS). If you have an alarm system, there is a chance that your alarm panel can not communicate over VOIP, this is particularly true if you have a third party VOIP provider like Vonage. If … Read More
Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector Life Span
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS The life expectancy of a carbon monoxide detector which is part of a security system is approximately 5 to 6 years. After this period of time, if carbon monoxide is present, there is a good chance that the unit will not be able to detect the gas. Depending on the brand, notification … Read More