Why You Need Surveillance Cameras

Apr / 06 / 2014
Why You Need Surveillance Cameras

Surveillance cameras are a rage these days. The US government has spent approximately 1.5 million dollars recently, to set up surveillance cameras across our nation’spublic streets and common spaces. Most homeowners and business owners alike consider surveillance cameras as a means to better secure their spaces and maintain the ability to watch over their premises remotely.

There are times when you lock the door, head to your car, and then wonder if all is OK. Have you everworried that your child is safe at home with nanny, and you don’t know if anything is amiss? If any of these ideas circle through your mind, then installing a surveillance camera system is theright choice for you. You could monitor your home when in or away, and also alert authorities, should there be a need. Numerous cases where nannies were suspected of abusing innocent toddlers have been successfully apprehended with the installation of surveillance cameras. Likewise, surveillance cameras in healthcare institutions prevent abuse and misuse, by far.

Have a business? Surveillance cameras are outstanding tools to allow for monitoring people and other important things. Many insurance firms now have a policy that surveillance cameras are required in the business premises. If you own a shop or multi-brand outlet, cameras help monitor customers and employees, but can also track buying behaviors of customers for further study. At professional workplaces, surveillance cameras are great for monitoring employee activity.  Quality surveillancecan revealor determine sexual assault and other issues if such accusations occur.

Installing a surveillance camera is an advantage in more ways than one. Even though circumstances occur where there’s very little time to react or get help, having quality video footageto review can certainlyhelp to identify culprits or better clarify a series of events.

Surveillance CamerasLikewise, public surveillance cameras are being installed in most places across the globe. They help with monitoring for suspicious activity and give a sense of security. Traffic signals are now more regulated with their installation and offices are safer.

Surveillance cameras help with numerous investigations related to crimes, including publicized crimes such as the recent Boston bombing. Surveillance cameras alsooffer support with monitoring remote areas and traffic signals to ensure rules are not broken. A recent study says installation of cameras and their presence alone brings down crime since they are typically easy to spot. While many may argue they don’t really prevent a crime, at least, it is possible to bring the perpetrators to justice!

There are no fool-proof methods to protect everyone or everything, however surveillance cameras certainly offer manypositive advantages. This affordable monitoring tool aids with prevention and helps keep damage control at bay more often than not. Aren’t these reasons convincing enough to invest and embrace this technological advancement for a better, safer quality of life?

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Keep Your Electric Gates Secure With Regular Maintenance From Ansador

Mar / 28 / 2014
Keep Your Electric Gates Secure With Regular Maintenance From Ansador

Electric gates and driveway gates can add a touch of class to any residence. From traditional wooden gates to decorative wrought iron gates, Ansador can design, build and install the gate you want especially for you.

Our gates require minimal maintenance, but it is crucial that they are given a regular survey and service to ensure that they are providing your residence with the levels of security that you expect. Electric gates are a huge deterrent to attempted theft and offer increased safety, particularly on busy roads, but it is essential that your gate is maintained regularly.

Electric gates can be heavy-duty pieces of machinery and therefore have to meet certain security standards. Electric gate installers are required by law to carry out a comprehensive risk assessment of hazards to anyone using the gates, prior to design and installation. At Ansador, all of our installations comply fully with the latest British Standards thanks to a variety of safety beams, safety edges and induction loops that detect the presence of pedestrians and vehicles.

Driveway Gates - Electric Gates 2However, the same cannot be said for all gate installations. If you are experiencing problems with your existing driveway gates, then Ansador is here to help. Our engineers are fully trained on a wide range of equipment from different manufacturers and so can assist in the repair, maintenance and services of existing electric gates, even if they were not an Ansador installation. We also offer maintenance service agreements where, in the event that any of your automation equipment fails or needs maintenance, we can be with you within 24 hours to get everything running smoothly again. These maintenance contracts also include bi-annual testing of all systems and safety circuits.

It’s also really important to check your access control systems regularly, as well as the gate mechanism itself. Ansador offers a range of electric gate activation systems, from remote transmitters to number-plate recognition systems, and systems to screen and permit visitors. The maintenance of each of these systems is included in Ansador’s service contracts, ensuring that a high level of access control is upheld throughout the life of your electric gate system.

At Ansador, your security is always our priority. Electric driveway gates are one of the most low-maintenance yet cost-effective forms of home security available that prevent intruders and give your family peace of mind. If you are considering installing electric gates at your property, or your existing driveway gates are in need of repair, then consider Ansador’s maintenance contracts. We will ensure that your gates continue to meet your expectations and keep your property safe and secure.

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Great Tech and Electronics to Improve your Home Security

Mar / 26 / 2014
Great Tech and Electronics to Improve your Home Security

Home security is one of those universal factors that everyone around the world considers from time to time. While the most expensive security systems can cost a lot of money, taking smart actions and purchasing a few simple items can make your home a lot safer and prevent a large number of the issues at hand that cause problems for homes. So, with that in mind, we thought we’d go over some hints, tips and advice for better home security.

Appearances
The simplest but most effective way there is to keeping your home secure is to make it look like there’s someone living there. It’s just that easy. Homes that look like they’ve been abandoned or even where the person is gone on holiday are commonly breached and simple things can prevent burglars from breaking and entering.

Using timers for lights can be a good way to make it look like somebody is home, as can simply leaving a radio on. It creates noise and can be off putting for those looking to enter the home. Of having somebody to come and check the property – even your next door neighbour can be a good way to prevent issues and problems.

Lighting
We’ve already mentioned the power of timers for lights indoors and outdoors sensors are equally as successful in deterring people. Though a simple contraption that everyone is familiar with, a light with a sensor can be a fantastic way to put people off and at a low cost. In addition, such lights are also fantastic for walking outside your home at night as they light up the areas when you enter them, but don’t tend to use much electricity based on the sensor principal.Theelectricalwholesaler.co.uk stocks a fine supply of these lights.

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Smart
Of course, if you wish to spend more money then there are a number of intelligent devices that can really add an extra element of security from your home.

One of the most common modern efforts is the app based camera systems. These cameras are similar to traditional cameras; however they can be controlled and viewed remotely from a mobile phone with the appropriate app. They can also be set up to trigger when the sensor is broken and send a message to your home. This means that they offer you the chance to ensure your property is monitored closely no matter where you are.

Remote Keys
Another big leap in the tech stakes has come in the shape of the smart lock. These locks are a fantastic addition to homes and allow a person to control the locks in their home remotely from their phone. The benefit of this is that you can allow people into your home when they are in proximity of the door. Some of these systems even allow you to send the entrant’s phone a digital key that allows them entry to the home when they come close to the door.

Although the smart camera and remote key technology seems extraordinary, it’s in fact quite run of the mill nowadays and a relatively affordable option for those hoping to secure their home.

So, as you can see the home can be secured through quite basic and also high tech means, though we’d advise you to build from the ground up.

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Going Wireless on Burglar Alarm

Mar / 20 / 2014
Going Wireless on Burglar Alarm

Burglars аrе commonly identified аѕ thieves. Thеу аrе thе ones whο brеаk-іn аnԁ enter a house οr establishment tο steal valuable items whісh саn bе useful fοr thеm. Save yourself frοm thе trουbƖе οf going іntο a distressing situation whісh concern burglary. Previously thеrе аrе different means аnԁ ways tο combat burglars.

Sοmе traditional ways tο reduce burglary cases аrе:

  1. Keeping уουr area visible bу trimming shrubs аnԁ trees οr οthеr obstructions whісh mау serve аѕ hiding point fοr burglars.
  2. Securing уουr home wіth locks frοm windows tο gates аnԁ οthеr possible entry point.
  3. Getting guard dogs аѕ burglar lookouts. Hοwеνеr wіth thе advent οf technology, burglar alarms wеrе produced tο easily entrap thе housebreaker.
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