| With the rising crime rate in our city it is | | | | around a day to install. Remember, a badly-fitted |
| important to have the right alarm system fitted | | | | alarm can cause problems in itself. Don't install a |
| to you home to protect your family and your | | | | DIY system unless you have the electrical |
| possessions. Most break ins are committed by | | | | knowledge and technical skill to do so. If in doubt |
| opportunist thieves but there are a rising number | | | | consult a specialist alarm installer. |
| of targeted break ins, as thieves target you car | | | | SECURITY LIGHTING Good security lighting can |
| keys so they can steal your car. | | | | deter a potential thief. |
| INTRUDER ALARMS Visible intruder alarms make | | | | Some out door lights have a passive infra-red |
| thieves think again. | | | | sensor that switches the light on for a few |
| There are many systems on the market, ranging | | | | moments when it detects some body in its range. |
| from cheaper DIY alarms to more sophisticated | | | | Sensors can be bought separately to convert an |
| alarm systems costing hundreds of pounds. Easily | | | | existing outdoor light into a security one. Out door |
| installable 'wire-free' alarms are now available | | | | security lights are designed only to come on at |
| whereby sensors fitted around the house | | | | night, they have a built in sensor called a dusk till |
| transmit radio signals to the alarm control panel. | | | | dawn sensor that allows the unit to stay switched |
| These systems usually take half a day to fit. | | | | of during the day to save using excess power. |
| Wired alarms are cheaper but take longer roughly | | | | |
