What is an intruder alarm?
An intruder alarm system monitors and detects unauthorised entry to properties – homes and businesses alike – and alert the property owner or authorised third parties to an intrusion. For electrical installers, the ability to offer customers the opportunity to have a protection system installed in their properties at the same time that other electrical work is carried out, can generate a lucrative additional revenue stream.
Why bother with intruder alarms?
Although statistics* show that burglary rates have been dropping, there are still a high percentage of properties that do not have adequate security measures in place. The best deterrent for burglars is an intruder alarm and it needn’t cost the earth to install an effective intruder alarm. Ultimately, an alarm system gives property owners the peace of mind they desire to protect their homes, families, businesses and assets. so by introducing intruder alarm installation to your services, you could significantly grow your business and profits.
Did you know?
- Homes and businesses which do not employ any form of security measures are 10 times more likely to be burgled than those with simple security measures
- Homes and businesses with no burglar alarm are three times more likely to be broken into than those with alarms
- Around 20% of all house burglaries are carried out without forced entry. A burglar may see an open window or other easy point of entry and take their chance
- Visible burglar alarms make intruders think twice. They not only act as a deterrent, but will also provide a warning that an intrusion is taking place.
The Active GD GSM Auto-Dialer is a versatile unit which can be attached to all brands of Fire alarm systems it will alert you using GSM technology and send you a text message or call you straight to your mobile phone or landline so you know straight away if there is any problem/failure wherever you are in the world. The unit will call or text when its triggered, it has two inputs and one relay output which can be ON/OFF by Text.
