Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Are Home Security Alarms Effective In Scaring Off Intruders?

By Leonard Rigsby

Home burglar alarms increase your home's value and give you and your family piece of mind. With so many different types of home burglar alarms it is often hard to decide which product gives you the best protection. I will discuss what to look for and stay away from. I will also talk about why home security signs increases protection.

There are two types of home burglar alarms closed circuit and open circuit. Closed circuit allows for the electricity t flow until a door or window is open. The circuit is broken and an alarm goes off. Open circuit it is the opposite. There isn't a flow until the door or window is open and then an alarm goes off.

They are two types of home burglar alarms they are open and closed circuit. On an open circuit system an alarm is set off when the circuit is broken allowing electricity current to run. With a closed circuit an alarm is set off when the circuit is broken which stops electricity from moving.

When shopping for home burglar alarms it's recommended to compare prices and features. What ever alarm you choose make sure your alarm has a battery back up. Your alarm should be able to detect a fire and it should have an area displaying working condition, or problems.

Many home owners add motion detectors with their home burglar alarm. Motion detectors work by utilizing sound waves, radio energy or infrared energy to supervise movement. A beam passes between two areas and when the reflection is lost an alarm is set off..

One type of motion detector is the passive infrared motion detectors. This type uses human body heat as ways to monitor for intruders. The rapid increase triggers the alarm to go off.

Security signs are another type of home protection. Burglars will often choose homes that are easier to rob. By placing signs on your exterior doors, garage doors, flower beds and driveway curb, burglars are often scares away.

With poor economy burglary is on an up rise, many home owners are turning to electronic devices to protect their self and property. Although there are many brands of home security alarm, once equipped with sirens protects homes from immediate danger. Home security signs also protect by scaring away harmful intruders. Adding motion detectors to the above increases your protection.

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