In the field of home security, security lighting is usually effective
as a preventive measure against burglary, intrusions or other criminal
activity on a piece of property. Security lighting will provide
detection of intruders, it will deter intruders, and will provide a
sense of security and the feeling of safety. Lighting is a component of
crime prevention.
A security lighting system acts as a deterrent. It illuminates the
criminal, making them feel exposed, insecure and vulnerable. Criminals
often look for areas with no lighting (for obvious reasons). Security
lighting will not prevent criminal activity but crimes will be far less
likely because lighting is an excellent deterrent.
Security lighting should be mounted high and out of reach from vandalism, or protected by wire mesh or other shielding methods.
Multiple lamps of medium power is better than fewer lamps of high
power because it will reduce glare (which makes it difficult for an
observer to see the area effectively), it will provide more even
lighting with fewer zones of shadow, and it will provide redundancy if
one lamp’s bulb blows out.
It is important to protect the security-lighting wiring and circuit
(as well as the lamp itself) to prevent tampering or disabling. Use
conduit and bury wiring underground where possible.
It is best to use multiple circuits when installing security lighting
in several areas. Obviously then, if one circuit trips out, you still
have other live circuits.
Check to be sure that the electric meter box is locked as well as the outdoor ‘mains’ circuit breaker box.
Secure your homes now with RAB security lighting available at Electric Supplies Online.
Secure your homes now with RAB security lighting available at Electric Supplies Online.
Some examples of security lighting include;
STL360 Bullet Flood Kit
Super Stealth 360 sensor with twin precision die cast HB101 Bullet
floods pre-wired and assembled on universal CU4 EZ plate. Accepts PAR-38
lamps, 150 Watt max. Lamps not supplied.
Super Stealth 360
Super Stealth Sensor with Total 360 + 180 "Can't Miss" Coverage, Surge Protection, Scanning LEDs, Evening Timer and Color Matched Lens, universal CU4 cover plate included.
Super Stealth Sensor with Total 360 + 180 "Can't Miss" Coverage, Surge Protection, Scanning LEDs, Evening Timer and Color Matched Lens, universal CU4 cover plate included.
STEALTH Sensor with 110° view. Double Look Down lens, surge protection, LED detection indicator and Color Matched Lens.
Secure your homes now with RAB security lighting available at Electric Supplies Online.
re-post: http://modernsurvivalblog.com/security/security-lighting-tips-and-considerations/
re-post: http://www.rabweb.com/majorGroups.php?pg=OUTSENSORS
re-post: http://www.rabweb.com/majorGroups.php?pg=OUTSENSORS
No comments:
Post a Comment