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SECTION C THE HERALD Wednesday November 1 Page Home alarms know the options Herald Special The increased sophist cation of electronics and the continued threats of residential theft and fire have brought new home security systems on the market The alarms can protect family and proper Paul Tin president or the Better Business Bureau believes but be sure to know the options before making a buying decision While common sense actions like a well lighted home can deter some thieves a reliable alarm system can go even further Types of Burglar Alarms There are many mechanisms to choose among Including Switch sensorawhkh attach to doors or windows and trigger an alarm when tampered with Pressure matsused to protect specific areas or these are hidden under a carpet and activate when stepped upon Ultrasonic motion unit an Inaudible sound wave pattern which trips an alarm when disturbed by Infrared photoelectric sensorsa light beamed between two points usu ally at an entry which seta off an alarm when the beam is interrupted Also decide whether a burglar alarm system will be local or remote The former only signals at or near the home Its aim Is to frighten away the burglar or alert neigh bors to call the police A remote alarm sends a pre recorded message or signal through telephone lines to a designated secu rity company neighbor or relative In few areas today do police allow these automatic alarms to alert them directly because of the frequency of false Smoke detectors are generally less complex Think about these kids As the holiday season approaches lake a min ute to think about child ren millions of them who lack the basic necess ities or life There is no holiday season for these children no break In the of poverty hunger and disease You can make difference in their lives by purchasing cards and this Christmas Proceeds from your purchase will mean healthier happier lit for child ren around the world for free color brochure and details of sales locations contact Georgetown at than burglar alarms and most models now on the market are designed to allow the homeowner to install them easily Those purchasing burglar alarms or combination burglar smoke alarm systems might consider having them installed by professionals They may be able to minim lie the wiring needed and place the sensors most lively taking into account any unusual architectural features in the home A Word On Costs While a good smoke detector can be obtained for about a burglar alarm system can range In price from several hundred dollar to thousands In addition a remote alarm system can involve a monthly service fee It worthwhile to get price quotes on the equip ment and the installation Also consider leasing versus buying to learn which option is belter Mr Tin says not to fall prey to scare tactics aim at selling more than is necessary However he says ir the system is being professionally installed a purchaser may want to wire the home based on the I ambitious plans for security even if other components are not added until later For assurance in buying a quality product verily that it has been approved by a major testing lab such as Underwriters Laboratories Canada checks the products for both safety and perform To determine if the Installer is reliable con tact the Better Business Bureau and check on the company past service Before signing a con tract discuss and under stand how the installation and maintenance of the system will be performed what the sensors will look like where they will be placed and whether the wiring will be con or exposed Mr Tin advises that the contract should list the points or protection and the equipment to be installed It should Include all service obliga tions and the specifics of warranty By blow ing these steps a home owner will not only decrease the chances or property loss and increase peace of mind but also will obtain a reliable secu rity system TATMSUIATONLTO HOCK WOOL WITH THIS AD OFF 8774148 8771186 SALES SERVICE REPAIRS WATER PUMPS 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