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Selecting Outdoor Security Cameras

Aug / 19 / 2018
Selecting Outdoor Security Cameras

Home security is very much achievable for you and your family. You can have an alarm system, a security guard, a dog or improve your home locks to make sure an intruder could not enter your home. But we are most concerned about the possibility of outsiders endangering your family. Proper screening and monitoring should be greatly practiced. It can be alarming when an unfamiliar face is lurking in your backyard or a stranger is making his or her own personal surveillance outside your home.

outdoor-security-camera-setupTo make a certain system effective, you need to know what you’re buying. Resolution is one of the specifications that you need to look into when buying cameras. You have to make sure that the resolution of the camera you have will match the ones that is supported by your monitor or your DVR.

Learn to look into the lux rating of your cameras. This is a gauge for your camera to perform its best even in low lighting cases. You can see how sensitive your camera is to light as an indicator. According to experts a low lux rating is better.

If you are planning to install an outdoor home security camera you have to determine their dynamic range. It is good if the camera that you are getting has a wider range. You also have to look at the S/N ratio of the camera to measure the quality of the camera especially when noise is present. The S/N ration needs to be high.

Also, it is important to take into consideration if your camera is using a CCD chip or CMOS chip. Having a CCD based camera will allow you to have high-quality, low-noise images although it may require more voltage than the CMOS. Optics of your camera is one to consider. Superior image can be greatly achieved by the lens used by your camera. The bigger and the higher the quality the lens are, the more light it can pick up, the better it can be converted by your CCD.

8-Benefits-to-Outdoor-Security-CamerasVarious camera types can be used outdoors. There are bullet cameras, spot cams, infrared, outdoor dome housing cameras and the traditional outdoor CCTV camera. All of these cameras need to have a special protection to withstand the conditions of the great outdoors. Others may require an additional heating system for cold weathers. Get expert advice and make sure you have a qualified electrician or professional installer and purchase a security system relative to your needs.

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The Importance of Keeping Your Fire Alarms Maintained

Apr / 14 / 2018
The Importance of Keeping Your Fire Alarms Maintained

There is no doubt that since the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy occurred, the awareness of the importance of fire alarms and smoke detectors has grown in the public consciousness. However, while many more people are now investing in fire alarms for their homes since the tragedy, those who already have a fire safety system in place are still slipping into complacency.

While it is a good thing than more people are investing in fire alarms and fire safety equipment, it doesn’t mean that they will remain safe and secure from the risk of a fire outbreak forever.

Recently, another fire emergency made the headlines when a block of flats in Bramley, Leeds had to evacuate residents when a fire broke out. Residents were asking why they had heard no fire alarms sounding and many stated that they were only made aware of the fire by neighbours alerting them.

break-glassThe fire broke out on the eighth floor of the Leeds City Housing-run Poplar Court flats. A man, woman and child had to be taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation following the blaze that had broken out on Tuesday 27th March, 2018.

West Yorkshire Fire Service attended and quickly put out the blaze that was contained within one flat on the 8th floor. All residents were accounted for and luckily no-one was seriously injured as a result.

The fire had been extinguished before it could spread to other flats, but one resident living above the blaze on the ninth floor had a lucky escape when he woke to find flames licking his window and cracking the frames. The flat where the fire broke out has been left completely unlivable, but fortunately the other residents have now been allowed back to their undamaged flats. Local housing officers have assisted residents with emergency accommodation where their flats have suffered damage.

At the time of the fire emergency, many residents reported that they were awoke by the sirens of the emergency responders and had heard no fire alarms going off. According to a Leeds City Council spokesperson, each flat has a stand-alone alarm fitted to allow for fires to be contained in the most efficient and safest way possible. However, despite reassurances coming from the council that they have a fire safety mechanism and regular checks in place, it has left some residents very wary about their safety.

But it is not just tower block accommodation that seems to have issues over functioning fire alarms – many individual home owners and landlords are still being too complacent about their fire safety responsibilities. Having a fire alarm installed in your home or rented property does not guarantee that it will work should a fire break out.

Just like when you are running a car, you need to have regular checks and maintenance work carried out for it to continue to run efficiently. It is the same with your fire alarm system. When was the last time you had a full fire alarm inspection and test? Are you overdue a fire safety check?

Don’t put people’s lives and your property at risk of fire! Ensure you have an up-to-date fire risk assessment and the right fire protection in place to suit your needs.

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Arming Yourself with Home Security Systems

Nov / 12 / 2017
Arming Yourself with Home Security Systems

Whether you are currently living in your own house or in a rented apartment, it is essential that you take the issue of your security seriously. Having a dependable security system in your house ensures that there is adequate security for you, your family members, your pets and your properties. Your home is without a doubt one of the most important assets that you have on hand, and with that being the case, you will want to do your best to protect it. This isn’t always the easiest thing in the world. There are twenty-four hours in a day, and you cannot watch your house for each and every one of them. For this reason you will want to look into home security systems.

Though home security systems cannot prevent every single problem, they can at least help to ensure you are safe from break-ins or vandalism. A security system will be able to detect if a door is opened or if a window is broken. When the alarm is disarmed this will not make a difference, though it might inform you whether or not a door was opened. When the alarm is armed however, an entirely different process occurs.

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These security systems will warn against more than home invaders. In some cases they will be able to detect smoke, fire and even carbon monoxide. These silent killers can ravage your house quickly which makes a home security system both necessary and vital. This is the major reason why your security system would have smoke detectors, fire detectors, and flood detectors among others. Thus, if you are not at home and your kids are having a field day in the kitchen you can be sure that there will be a timely response to their any signs of danger before things have a chance to get out of hand.

Security systems are expected to help protect people, property, and assets. But you can’t tell if they’re fully operational just by looking at them. As with any other system, electronics and other components can degrade over time and compromise the system’s operation. At Singapore security systems we ensure that every system receives scheduled maintenance and testing and inspection services.

When people think about security, the first thing that their mind often goes to is security from criminal elements like burglars. However, there is more to making your house secure than making sure that burglars cannot gain entry. Making sure that there is prompt intervention to stop any thing that could spell disaster is also an essential part of securing your house.

CCTV and IP surveillance accessories are essential components for a complete surveillance system. As one of the leading security consulting company in the country, starlite systems technologies can provide a wide range of different IP and Analog CCTV Systems for ultimate security.

Installing a wireless system in your house has some exciting benefits that will make sure that you have great value for every dime you spend on the system. The starting point is that doing all that you possibly can to make your house secure gives you peace of mind. You can go out leaving your kids alone at home or even leaving the house empty without being afraid that your house would have been attacked.

AW Electrical supplies stocks a range of CCTV cameras, intruder alarms, and security equipment.

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iFacility – IP CCTV Installation, Nationwide and Global Service

Aug / 31 / 2017
iFacility – IP CCTV Installation, Nationwide and Global Service

iFacility are a Nationwide, long established, NSI Gold Accredited,  CCTV, Intruder Alarm, access control Installation and surveillance company.   Well renowned for their exceptional customer service and exceptional technical prowess in designing, installing and providing ongoing support across the full spectrum of CCTV installations and security systems. Their dedication has been acknowledged by the award of ‘Sony CCTV Partner of the Year’ for 2015, 2016 and 2017 and in the testimony their many customers, including Greggs, Hertz, NHS, Scania, Endemol, Manchester United FC, Aston Villa FC and many more.

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iFacility’s Primary Services Are:

iFacility will assist you with the design, planning and installation of your security Installation in a way that will give you a measurable return on your investment. iFacility use the very latest technologies and provide you with outstanding customer support from their offices throughout the UK and a global reach, you can always be assured of a quick and efficient call out service.

Awarded the prestigious National Security Inspectorate NSI NACOSS Gold for all their Burglar Alarm, Access Control and CCTV Installations.  ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 18001:2007, indicating their commitment to working to the highest of standards and excelling in the security company marketplace.  Meaning you can expect them to deliver safety and security for your business, along with increased control,  efficiency gains and a solid return. They are also CHAS registered and Safe-contractor approved.

Main benefits to using a system from iFacility are:

  • The flexibility of internal or external detection methodologies, or a combination of both, to give the maximum protection possible.  Including liaising with the police directly on your behalf
  • iFacility are experts at seamless integration with IP CCTV surveillance cameras and other security systems, with the option of a 24/7 monitoring centre for a complete, single security solution.
  • Full compliance with all relevant British Standards and Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) policies.
  • Expert, remote diagnostic system to resolve any issues without the expense, time-lag and inconvenience of on-site engineer attendance.  This gives you a better system, with lower ongoing costs.

If you are in need of any security services, closed circuit television, alarms, access control, biometrics, barriers, video analytics or monitoring please get in touch by visiting the iFacility website.

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