Another excerpt from an interview with Eric Chorley in which Eric talks about the the use of wireless smoke detectors and the very real hazards they protect against – even when the the owner is away from home.
Category: Home alarms
The benefits of alarms
Another excerpt from an interview with Eric Chorley in which Eric talks about the benefits he sees people experience after an alarm is fitted.
How to enrol and un-enrol a keyfob
This short video tutorial demonstrates how you can enrol and un-enrol a wireless keyfob to your GuardHome alarm system. Some of the control panel designs may be slightly different, but the process remains the same. Please remember you do need to know your master code to perform this function.
What message does a blank bell box give?
I spend most of my time when I am out and about looking up at the eaves of the properties that I pass. No, it is not because I have a neck muscle infliction, it is because that is where most intruder alarm sirens are installed. It is a concern to me that I am… Continue reading What message does a blank bell box give?
What does NACOSS mean?
NACOSS stands for National Approval Council for Security Systems and was replaced in 2001 through the merger of NACOSS and ISI (Inspectorate of the Security Industry). The new combined organisation was renamed the National Security Inspectorate (NSI). Only NSI accredited companies, like GuardHome limited, are authorised to use and display the NSI logo and are… Continue reading What does NACOSS mean?
How long do the sensor batteries last?
This is a question that is more often asked during the security survey process. It is a sensible question as there are many misleading remarks with regards to battery life in wireless security systems and I am sure that everyone has heard a smoke detector battery chirruping during the night when the batteries are low?… Continue reading How long do the sensor batteries last?
Should My Alarm Go Off When There Is A Power Cut?
No is the only answer to this question. We all hear the chorus of alarms if the power in our area is cut off, even briefly. ALL professionally installed and maintained alarm systems must have a fully operational battery back up system that should keep the system operational for at least 12 hours and it… Continue reading Should My Alarm Go Off When There Is A Power Cut?
“Burglaries rise fast as economy goes slow”
That was the front page headline in The Times of 29th June 2011. The Times also reported that the Metropolitan Police announced an 18.5% rise in house burglaries in London. Similarly worrying figures are being released in other areas of the UK. What can you do about it? Well obviously you can change the economy… Continue reading “Burglaries rise fast as economy goes slow”
