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Does
anyone pay any attention to Intruder Alarms? |
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Yes, burglars do – Intruder Alarms are there to deter the burglar - if they enable the Police to make an arrest, so much the better – but as long as your property is protected, that is what counts. |
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Do burglar alarms always go off? |
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No, although there are incidence of false alarms there is usually a reason for an alarm activation - records show that a high percentage are related to user operations - very few false alarms are caused by equipment failure. |
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Will there be wires all over the place? |
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No, wherever possible all wiring is concealed, but this is dependent on the type and layout of your house - we have an excellent reputation for installing neat alarms. |
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How will pets affect a burglar alarms? |
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The system can be design to allow for the movement of pets. Although, some compromise may be required by your pets to ensure good security. |
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Will a burglar alarm affect my insurance? |
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Often, most major insurance companies will reduce premiums if a
NACOSS approved alarm is fitted. |
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What if there is a power cut? |
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Every system has a standby battery in the control panel. This should run the system for a
minimum of 8 hours to comply with current standards. |
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How much will it cost me for a survey and a quotation? |
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All surveys are free. We will send you a written quotation - after that it is up to you to contact us - we never chase a customer for work. (Although, we do appreciate a call to let us know if you have chosen another installer so that we can destroy your paperwork). |
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Why are Fire Alarms so expensive? |
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Fire alarm wiring must be able to withstand high temperatures and flames - the equipment also has to have a high degree of fire resistance - the fire alarm has to work first time, everytime. At the end of the day, what price would you put on saving a life. |
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What about a Fire Alarm System for my Home? |
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Its possible to have a quality smoke detector wired into your Intruder Alarm System which can operate 24 hours a day regardless whether the Intruder Alarm is set or unset. |
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Why do I need so may keys? |
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You do not! It is possible to have one key which could operate all your locks. |
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Do my window/door locks satisfy my Insurance requirements? |
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Only if they comply with the latest Insurance and British Standard regulations. Most insurance companies will insist on these as a minimum insurance requirement. |
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