Why install your own home security system? Installing your own home security system is one of the most beneficial home improvements that you can make to your property. By installing a security system yourself, you will not only have the pride and satisfaction of the achievement, but you will have benefited financially too. It is not difficult to install your own home security system, but like every project, planning is the key to success.
The first step when embarking on any project is planning. When installing a home security system we need to plan the layout of where the various components of the systems will be installed. By not planning correctly, you reduce the effectiveness of the components. i.e. you wouldn't want to position a PIR movement sensor where no-one would ever pass by it and you wouldn't want to position a siren/bell box that was in easy reach to be tampered with. Also by planning correctly, in the case of a wired alarm system, you have an idea on how much cabling you need to purchase.
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Before you get your drill, saw and screwdrivers out, it is essential to draw up a plan layout of your property as this will determine the areas that will be covered and what devices are needed to protect the various parts of your property. Consider your entry and exit routes such as doors and windows as well as other vulnerable areas of your property. With this information you can analyze the type of sensors would be the most effective. These are usually magnetic type sensors but could be PIR movement detectors or even shock sensors.
There are two types of home security system: wired and wireless. Choosing the type of security system may also have a bearing on how you plan and decide where your sensors are located. For a wired system, you need to be mindful of how you are going to run the cables to and from the sensors. You may need to compromise on the positioning of certain sensors if this is an issue. However with a wireless home alarm system you have more freedom of installing the sensors practically anywhere, as long as they are in reach wirelessly. Wireless sensor devices run on batteries so do not need a power supply. This will significantly reduce the amount of cabling that you will have to purchase and the only cabling you should need will be to power the alarm control panel. Clearly, a wireless alarm system is much more straightforward to self install.
Once you have your layout drawn up and decide where to position the security sensors you need to decide on how to mount them and the case of a wired system, the best method of running the cables back to the control panel. Keep cable runs well away from power cabling and the plumbing system and make sure you drill holes big enough to pass multi-core cable through.
When choosing an alarm control panel, it is best to go for one that allows for future expansion, so you can add additional security sensor devices and extra zones. The more zones your alarm system has, the more flexibility you have in selectively choosing which areas of your home that you want to protect. You will want to position your control panel reasonably close to your main exit/entrance point so you can easily arm/disarm the system. If you do not want it visible, then install it in a cupboard close to your exit/entrance but remember that you won't have a lot of time to arm/disarm the system so make sure it is easily accessible. You can often get a smaller, remote control panel and have that on display while the main control panel will be in a cupboard.
Alarm systems have a siren/bell box and you will need to choose the most suitable place for this to be installed. You will need to decide if you want it to be visible externally. Although it does not look as nice, this has the benefit of deterring potential burglars before they think about breaking into your property. Position the siren as high as possible so it cannot be tampered with.
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