- A smoke or fire alarm can save your life if your house catches on fire.Haus in Flammen, Wohnungsbrand image by Whyona from Fotolia.com
Installing alarm systems is sometimes a complicated business, especially if you have never done it before. One consideration is the type of alarm you want, as you can install fire alarms, burglar alarms, car alarms and more. Too much information is often overwhelming, but books with clear directions, illustrations and thorough coverage of the subject matter help to simplify the material to make your alarm installation simple and straightforward. - NFPA Pocket Guide to Fire Alarm Installation was created by the National Fire Protection Association to provide readers with a highly detailed guide to fire alarm systems. The level of technical detail in this 610-page book is very high. It is crammed full of tables, drawings, charts and formulas and has been updated to reflect the most recent fire and electrical installation standards available at the time of its printing in 2006. This book will prove valuable to anyone involved in the construction industry who is responsible for the installation of fire alarms. It will also prove useful to professionals in the fire alarm installation industry, whether the installation is in a home, office, apartment or some other type of building.
- More than just a "how to" book, "Intruder Alarms: Specification, Installation and Maintenance" covers many aspects of burglar alarms in detail. Alarm system circuitry is fully and clearly explained, complete with wiring diagrams showing how the different types of circuits work. A large section of the book is devoted to covering the different type of alarm devices, control panels and connections, and how to install each type of system. It is well illustrated with clear photographs and drawings. Consideration is given to which alarm device works best with which type of control panel, and how the different devices work together to make a complete system. "Intruder Alarms" also includes a chapter on connecting various types of signaling devices---audible, visual and remote are the main types---to the alarm system during installation, to produce the desired effect if the alarm is triggered.
- While most car alarm installation books are actually short guides which accompany the purchase of a car alarm, the information contained in "The Complete Book of Electronic Security" covers car alarm installation in detail, including photos, drawings and tips as well as clear, step-by-step directions for every aspect of the installation. Written by a security expert, this book has helpful information--whether this is your first installation or you are a pro. In addition to car alarm installation, the author gives complete information on home security procedures and general alarm system installation as he fills this 301-page book with everything you need to know to get the job done.
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