Re: Newbie questions

["Jim" <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

seafh@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Wow, thank you very very much for all the valuable information.  I
> didn't expect to get so much useful knowledge about security system.
> Feel really sorry for the unlucky lady.
> I guess I was looking at those relatively inexpensively wireless system
> that has the base controller designed to be sitting on a desk, with
> battery compartment easily accessible by burglars.
> >From the advices, I think I will want to install window/door sensors in
> addition to motion detector.  However, I still not sure if I will want
> to get monitoring service, as I don't think it's that easy to hide my
> phone line (not a handyman myself).
> I like one feature of some security systems that I looked at online: a
> remote that allow me to disarm the alarm from (outside the house?) and
> warn me that the alarm has been triggered.  So I can look around the
> house before deciding what action to take.

There's one thing about your post that no one has addressed ..... and
that is your
intention to arm your system only when you are not home.

One question I always ask prospective clients when they suggest that is
....
If you had to choose a time .... to arm your system and you could only
choose one. Would you choose a time when you and your family were home
or when no one was home? (Hint) When are the most valuable things that
you have ....... there.? ie. Possessions can be replaced.

I'd suggest that you try to watch that new program on TV.  "It takes a
thief"  Gives you somewhat of an idea of what it's like and how a
burglary is accomplished.