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I’ve been asked many times over the years, “Why can’t I install my security system?” I’d answer, “yes you can, but it does take some knowledge of electronics, electrical wiring and computers in most cases.” I got asked that question again just yesterday so I went digging into and looking at some of the security systems available to the general public. Security companies buy their components from a wholesaler. These wholesale distributors do not sell to the public because most states require a state license to install security systems. More manufacturers are now offering their products directly to the public via the internet. My opinion is that you might spend more money having a professional install your system, but it’s the best option you have. What kind of a price tag would you put on protecting your family or business? So you must ask yourself, is it worth taking the chance on a “self installed” security system. Be that as it may, YES you can install your own system. I did have a lot of fun looking up systems and companies on the internet. Let me state, I DO NOT recommend the average person to install their own system. There is a website called, Home Security Store that gives a good place for the do it yourselfer. They give a lot of options in many catagories. Here again, I am not endorsing them but they do give you several different companies to get information from. Before trying to decide what system you are about to install first determine what you want it to do. Some of the questions are: * Do you want the system monitored by a professional “central station.” * Check out the central stations that might monitor your system. Is it UL approved? Is it one person or are there many persons on duty 24/7? Can they receive signals from the security system you are to install. Some security systems will only call their particular monitoring station. * Do you want video surviellance? If so is it important to have “night vision.”? * Do you want to be able to access your system remotely anywhere? * Do you want a DVR (ditital video recorder) that saves and records all happenings to be reviewed at a later date? * Is the system going to blend in with the decor of where it is to be installed? * Do you need to get permission from a landlord or historic society before you can install it? * Do you need to get a permit from a city or management group? Some cities require a permit and can fine you heavily if the police or fire department are dispatched to your home and you do not have your system registered with them. * Is the system user friendly? If a system is hard to operate most likely you will never use it. * Is there weather or temperature conditions to be met? Some components have to be housed in weather housings to operate under certain conditions. * What distances will the devices transmit their siganals to what ever receiver it is programed into? * What height must a device be installed at? Too high of a ceiling or too far of a distance may mean the device will not cover the area you want to secure. Before installing your own system contact your local Police department. They will be glad to give all the information you will need.

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