Burglar Alarm System, What Should I Know About It?
The most common type of burglar alarm system is called a “hard wired” system which is normally installed in your residence or commercial property by a licensed dealer. These intruder alarm systems are often tied in with a monitored home or business. Alarm system companies frequently offer substantial discounts on the installation and hardware if you contract for the monitoring service for a minimum number of years. Many of these burglar alarm system companies also have fire protection capabilities and can summon other emergency services.
There is an other type of burglar alarm system called the “stand alone” or customer installed alarm. With this type of single unit or wireless system, all you have to do is place the main unit on a shelf or table and plug it in. A wireless system may also involve attaching various door, window and motion sensors with a few simple tools.
Another distinct advantage of you installing your own wireless burglar alarm system is the cost and its portability. You move it from residence to residence which is great for young singles and marrieds just starting out. Permission from the property owner is not required since you’re not permanently installing the alarm.
A disadvantage of you installing a wireless system is that you have no monitoring capabilities. All the alarm does is activate a loud local sound to scare off any intruder and it also may alert your neighbors.
By the way…There are also wireless monitored home security systems that act the same way a “hard wired” system works but it has to be installed by an alarm company in order to be hooked up to a monitoring company.
You should also contact your insurance company…most companies give up to 20% off on their policies if you have a burglar alarm system.
Marjorie has been researching statistics on crime for over 5 years. She has researched crimes against children, business crime, youth crime, violent crime, crimes of passion, drug crime, juvenile crime, property crimes, sex crimes and more. Marjorie has also been researching self protection products for yourself and your loved ones. Check out her latest selfprotection products: http://www.selfprotection-store.com
