Protecting your business is a top priority. You’ve done your homework, found a security systems professional, and are ready to customize a security system that fits your needs. When browsing the vast array of available security system options you’ve probably come across the phrase access control. What is it, and does your business need it? … Read More
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Never Thought You Needed a Security System. Now You Do.
If you’re like most business owners, you’ve worked hard to keep your company running. You’ve invested time, money, blood, sweat, and maybe tears to get where you are. The facility, whether it be a corporate office, salvage yard, or healthcare facility, is where business happens. No matter what type of business you may be conducting, … Read More
Smoke Detectors vs. Smoke Alarms
Very often smoke detectors and smoke alarms are thought to be the same. They are not. They are two different products that can detect smoke. Smoke alarms are what you can buy at any hardware store and electrical supply. They are typically 110V and battery or simply battery powered. Most are ionization type detectors. They … Read More
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
We have all heard of Carbon Monoxide, the odorless killer. On average, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, 170 people a year die of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning that was not produced by automobiles. Just this past weekend there were 2 deaths on Long Island due to a malfunctioning heater in a restaurant. … Read More
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
If you buy virtually anything at any store, you have a period of time that you can return that product and get your money back if you are not satisfied. I think that policy should apply to anything you buy, particularly with a purchase as important as a security system to protect your home and … Read More
Central Station Passwords
Whether you have a residential security system or a commercial security system, in order for the central station to know that the person that they are speaking to is an authorized user of the system, a password is used. A password is a word that is attached to your monitoring account which the central station … Read More
Alarm System User Codes
To operate an alarm system from the keypad you need a numeric code. These codes are called passcodes, PINS, or user codes. In all cases, to disarm the system, you have to enter a user code. Some alarm systems are programmed to require you to use a code to arm the system as well. The … Read More
How Long Is The Warranty?
What kind of warranty do alarm systems come with? The answer to this question is a really short blog post because the answer is quite simple. Most alarm companies offer a 90 warranty on alarm systems. Common practice is to sell you a service contract when you are buying the system. We feel that 90 … Read More
Do Alarm Systems Work And How Well?
First a couple of statistics. In 2007 according to the FBI, 17.5 million property crimes took place in the United States. That breaks down to one burglary every 14 seconds. Though the majority of burglaries take place during the day, 60% to 65% of burglaries take place between 6am and 6pm, close to 40% happen … Read More
What’s The Deal With False Alarms
Through the years, people have mentioned to me that they are reluctant to get an alarm system because they are afraid of false alarms. With today’s modern alarm systems, for the most part those fears are a thing of the past. There are two main categories of false alarms: equipment failure and user error. Progress … Read More