Tips to Make the Most of Glass Break Sensors - Tip Sheet by AlarmSystemReport.com
Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) July 13, 2013 -- Glass break sensors typically do not come standard with basic home alarm systems packages, but they can be one of the most valuable add-ons a homeowner selects. Many systems are equipped only with sensors that are triggered when a window is opened, as opposed to being broken. Many alarm system companies will install glass break sensors in a home for a minimal extra charge, and they add a great layer of protection to any home alarm or security system, that can be well worth the money.
It’s also possible to select a DIY alarm system that offers the option to include glass break sensors, although it is advisable that anyone who purchases a DIY system also purchases monitoring services from a reputable security company.
The home alarm and security experts at AlarmSystemReport.com, a site that provides alarm system reviews, created a list of tips for homeowners to keep in mind when selecting and installing glass break sensors.
1. Always add glass break sensors to sliding and patio doors. These are one of the most common ways a burglar enters a home, and they are the most important location that a sensor should be located, even if it’s the only sensor in a home.
2. If a homeowner already has an alarm system and monitoring package in place, it is typically possible for the alarm company to find glass break sensors that will be compatible with the current systems, so a homeowner can simply upgrade, rather than replacing existing equipment.
3. Try to select a sensor that utilizes dual forms of technology. This means that the sensor will hear both high and low frequencies—for example the sound of something hitting glass, and then the follow-up of the glass being broken. By hearing both frequencies, the system will be subject to a lot fewer false alarms.
4. Place detectors strategically so that they will be able to monitor several windows or doors at one time. For example, placing a detector on a ceiling will usually work to monitor all of the windows in a room. Work with a professional to determine the range of effectiveness. Using one sensor for several windows or doors is a way to cut the costs of having glass break sensors.
5. Don’t neglect adding sensors to second story windows if they are near a tree or there is another access point that would make it easy for a burglar to reach these windows.
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Steven Ordona, AlarmSystemReport.com, http://www.alarmsystemreport.com, 571-235-4565, [email protected]
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