Many people are searching for information on how to install an alarm system in their own home or place of business. There is little information available to the Do It Yourself consumer, when it comes to the processes and methods of the pros. The Experts Know! Alarms, is a consumer advocate site that has many insightful articles and information about Security Alarm Systems.
Let's take a peek inside a professional installer's toolbox, and see what they keep on hand to get the job done properly.
1 Dropcloth 1 6-8' Ladder 1 Toolbox 1 Tool Pouch or Apron with Pockets Power Drill Heavy Duty Extension Cord Cordless Drill Drill Bit Small Set Drill Bit 3/8" x 5" Drill Bit 3/8" x 18" Drill Bit 3/8" x 72" (Bell Hangers or Flex Bit) AT-T25 Stapler & Staples 22G. Stranded 2 Conductor wire (500-1000 Ft.) 22G. Stranded 4 Conductor wire (500-1000 Ft.) 18G. Solid 2 Conductor wire (For Fire Devices) 1 Roll Black UL Listed Electrical Tape 1 Roll Light Color UL Listed Electrical Tape 1 Pair 5" Diagonal Cutters 1 Pair Wire Strippers 1 Cordless Soldering Iron 1 Roll Solder 1 Box B Connects (Goobers) Silicone Filled 1 Pack Small Tie Wraps 1 Steel Fish Tape 1 Wire Coat Hanger (for fishing) 1 Green Flexible Grab Stick 1 Multimeter with Test Tone 1 Stud Finder 1 Box # 6 Wall Anchors 1 Box # 6 x 1/2" S
Matthew Francis Alarms@expertsknow.com
Matthew is a 22- year veteran of the alarm industry. He has served as an installer, salesman, licensed alarm company owner, monitoring station designer, and a promotions and marketing director with one of the worlds largest security dealers. He now works as a consumer advocate, teaching consumers how to buy or get systems for free (without being taken). He is committed to being unbiased.
His web site is http://www.expertsknow.com