by Heather Alston
|
by A.J. Watkins
|
Join Amazon Prime and get unlimited Free One-Day Delivery. Already a member? Sign in.
|
Product details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links(What is this?) |
Product Description
Product Description
As crime rates soar every householder looks at ways to protect their home and its contents. This practical guide, in straightforward language, spells out the simple steps you can take to guard your home. It shows how burglars work, and how to thwart them. The selection and installation of alarm systems are described simply. This handy volume may provide the information you need to avoid costly and upsetting break-ins.
As well as describing the bewildering range of security devices on offer, more technical readers may consider their own solutions using descriptions and circuits for two simple tested designs are given, one for the home and one for a foolproof public hall system.
There is a plethora of security devices now on offer. Large sums can be spent on elaborate systems, yet weak links can be left unrecognised - except by the housebreaker! Good independent advice is scarce, as most security firms favour their own products. This book explains the pros and cons of alarm systems, including how to avoid faults, and find them if they occur. `Friendly security' is particularly featured, and other security devices are given a critical scrutiny.
Explains simply and in straightforward language how to select and install systems
Describes range of security devices on offer
Explains pros and cons of alarm systems and how to avoid faults
As crime rates soar every householder looks at ways to protect their home and its contents. This practical guide, in straightforward language, spells out the simple steps you can take to guard your home. It shows how burglars work, and how to thwart them. The selection and installation of alarm systems are described simply. This handy volume may provide the information you need to avoid costly and upsetting break-ins.
As well as describing the bewildering range of security devices on offer, more technical readers may consider their own solutions using descriptions and circuits for two simple tested designs are given, one for the home and one for a foolproof public hall system.
There is a plethora of security devices now on offer. Large sums can be spent on elaborate systems, yet weak links can be left unrecognised - except by the housebreaker! Good independent advice is scarce, as most security firms favour their own products. This book explains the pros and cons of alarm systems, including how to avoid faults, and find them if they occur. `Friendly security' is particularly featured, and other security devices are given a critical scrutiny.
Explains simply and in straightforward language how to select and install systems
Describes range of security devices on offer
Explains pros and cons of alarm systems and how to avoid faults
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
First Sentence
It is surprising the number of people who install expensive alarm systems and yet neglect basic physical security measures. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
It is surprising the number of people who install expensive alarm systems and yet neglect basic physical security measures. Read the first page
Explore More
Concordance
Browse Sample PagesConcordance
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Tag this product(What's this?)Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items. |
What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?
 |
70% buy Intruder Alarms £27.55 |
 |
30% buy the item featured on this page: Home Security: Alarms, sensors and systems (Newnes)£26.60 |
Customer Reviews
There are no customer reviews yet. Create your own review
| |||
Video reviews
|
 |
Look for similar items by category
- Books > Business, Finance & Law
- Books > Home & Garden > Buying & Developing Property > Building Your Own Home > Security & Fire Alarm Systems
- Books > Science & Nature > Engineering & Technology > Civil Engineering > Building Construction & Materials > Security & Fire Alarm Systems
- Books > Science & Nature > Engineering & Technology > Civil Engineering > Environmental
- Books > Science & Nature > Engineering & Technology > Electrical > Electrical Engineering
- Books > Science & Nature > Engineering & Technology > Electronics & Communications Engineering > Electronics Engineering
- Books > Scientific, Technical & Medical > Engineering > Civil Engineering > Security & Fire Alarm Systems
- Books > Scientific, Technical & Medical > Engineering > Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering
- Books > Scientific, Technical & Medical > Mathematics > Applied Mathematics > Finance & Economics
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
Architectural Graphics Standards...
The reissue of a design classic––the book that revolutionized the...
Read more
|
More From Vivian Capel
Newnes Audio and Hi-fi Engineer's... This is a concise collection of practical and relevant data for anyone... Read more |
Treat Someone
With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is). |
||||||||
| |||||
Your Recent History
(What's this?)|
You have no recently viewed items or searches.
After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session. |
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers
| ||||
Amazon Home | |
| International Sites: United States | Germany | France | Japan | Canada | China | |
| Business Programs: Sell on Amazon | Fulfilment by Amazon | Join Associates | Join Advantage | |
| Customer Service | Help | View Basket | Your Account | |
| About Amazon.co.uk | Careers at Amazon | |
| Conditions of Use & Sale | Privacy Notice © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates |