Domestic Intruder Alarms

WOT Security install all types of domestic intruder alarms from audible alarms to monitored intruder alarms. The idea of a domestic intruder alarm is to simply try and deter a potential burglary occurring at your house, and to an extent it works a treat. After all if your house is alarmed and another house just up the road isn't then your house is a lot less likely to get targeted.

A burglar does not want any attention, he just wants to get in with as little fuss as possible, take whatever he wants and leave to go on to the next house. If he triggers an intruder alarm system it could obviously ruin his entire day. Noise is his worst enemy because it attracts attention.

Burglar alarms have become standard equipment in stores and other businesses, and they're becoming increasingly common in private homes as well.

There are basically 2 choices and 2 options for you to consider regarding your types of domestic intruder alarm system, as listed below.

Types of Domestic Intruder Alarms

Audible Only Alarm The alarm sounds at the premises only. Response is reliant on somebody contacting the police to report it. Many forces have a policy whereby they will not attend audible only alarms unless there is additional evidence to suggest a crime is being committed. In other words they are not likely to attend unless you report perhaps a visual sighting or noises such as glass breaking to backup your story. Some police forces maintain a list of key holders nominated by house owners. They will usually call out your key holder if they cannot contact you.

Monitored Intruder Alarms The alarm sounds at the premises and a signal is sent to an alarm-receiving centre via your phone line, mobile network. The receiving centre will contact the police and your nominated key holders. They will also try to filter out false alarms and, in the case of personal attack activation; they will try to contact the premises. A Confirmed Monitored alarm will usually qualify for an immediate police response.

Types of Alarm Installation

Hard Wired More reliable and cheaper than wire free, but takes longer to install. WOT Security are experts in concealing the cables and we will keep disruption and mess to a minimum. In fact you will be surprised how tidy most companies are.

Wireless (radio) Wire free solutions are generally easier to install but more expensive than a wired system. This type of alarm comes in six classes, the higher the class; the more safeguards are built in, most DIY radio alarms are class 1 up to 3. Professional installers will not supply a system below class 6, nor will the police accept a lower class if monitoring is to be considered.

A Third option to consider could be a mixture of Technologies. For example, using a Hardwired System for the majority of the installation and combining the versatility of wire free devices for the awkward to reach areas you may want protecting such as a garage, shed or workshop.

The choice is up to you, however you should take into account the following:

• The more isolated you are, the more we would suggest considering the benefits of monitoring.
• With a monitored domestic intruder alarm system you should have a personal attack button; these normally rate highly on police response lists and almost guarantee a police response (within locally agreed service delivery standards).
• Wire free alarms do have their uses and are convenient and particularly useful in rented accommodation where you may not be allowed to make any alterations.
• Wired domestic alarms generally cost less but are normally much more reliable.

The basic components of a domestic intruder alarm will include:

Control Panel Takes AC voltage from your house supply and converts it to 13.2v to operate the security detectors. This is the brain of the system. It controls how the security system operates. All devices wire into/or communicate with the control panel.
Keypad Used to arm and disarm the system. Silences the alarm after activation		Door Contact Switch Used to protect doors and windows. Can be surface mounted or recessed.
Passive Infra Red (PIR) Motion Sensor Detects space intrusion.		Bell / Sounder / Siren A local alarm inside and/or outside the premises.
Speaker A siren without an electronic driver signal. Mainly used for your Entry/Exit and general warning tones.		Battery A 12v battery with its own charger to provide backup power during power outages. Should provide a minimum of 12hrs backup time.