Tag: security systems

Safety And Security Lessons To Learn From Winter

We hope all our customers, existing and potential, weren’t plagued by a seasonal security issue this year but the changing seasons bring different risks to security, the environmental ones often being underestimated by property owners. We have seen dreadful flooding this year; flooding which has been almost non-stop between storms for some residents in this… Read more »

Rockin’ Around Security

Our favourite Christmas film has to be Home Alone.  It’s a joyful romp through the do’s and don’ts of seasonal home security and while we’d never advise clients to attempt any of the traps that Kevin does for The Wet Bandits, it’s hilarious to watch.  Some of the best scenes are of Kevin outsmarting the… Read more »

The Cost Of Living Verses The Cost Of Security

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The cost of living is rising, and with many people being faced with a choice between heating and eating; we’re all looking for ways we can tighten our belts.  Even people with a good, steady income will be faced with higher bills for things like food, petrol and gas/electricity making this is an issue that… Read more »

Protect Your Protection

When you’ve invested in a decent home or business security system, it makes sense that you’ll want to keep it in full working order for as long as possible, in other words you’ll want to protect your protection.  Part of this is having a regular service and maintenance schedule with your installer, or with us… Read more »

Wireless or hard-wired security system

Choosing an alarm or security system can be a hard task – there are so many types on the market that making a decision without expert help is difficult for the average homeowner or facility manager.  Generally people make a choice based on a combination of price and feature factors, but there is one factor… Read more »

Intruder Alarm Has Multiple Entry Routes?

Intruder Alarm Entry Route

One of our most frequently asked questions is “can my intruder alarm have more than one entry route?” To answer this, you need to understand how your intruder alarm works when you first enter your home. Most people have their keypad in the hallway by their front door, and an entry time of 30 seconds or longer… Read more »

How Many Wires Should a Security System Have?

wires security system

  Wires – one of the biggest concerns people have when buying a security system. We are often asked “How many wires will there be? “Will wires be on show?” “How do you hide wires?” No matter what kind security system you have, there will be at least one wire. Most security systems are wireless,… Read more »