Why Use Solar Powered Security Systems

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Why Use Solar Panel ed Security Systems
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Introduction No matter what time of year it is,
you can never guarantee that your site will be
secure. However, if you invest in the right
technologies you can help prevent any crime or
suspicious behaviour from happening. There are
many different types of security systems that
can help you with protecting your site, CCTV
cameras, alarms and motion sensors. Getting more
popular by the day is the solar powered solution
which are sustained by the power of the sun.
There are many advantages to using a solar
panelled security camera, lets discuss some of
them.
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Wireless Flexible You might be put off the idea
of security systems due to the amount of wiring
it requires to set it up properly. Not only are
cables impractical from the point of
installation, but they are also vulnerable to
sabotage, if a criminal sees you have a security
system the first thing they are most likely to do
is break or turn it off which can easily be
done if there are wires involved! Due to this,
a lot of cameras now have wireless data
transmissions. Solar panel security cameras are
incorporated directly into the camera itself and
the battery will be constantly charged
throughout the day meaning you will not have to
worry about the power supply being interrupted
and effecting your security. As well as being
wireless, these security systems are flexible.
You might find that you want to move your
security systems around. A wireless,
solar-powered camera can be easily moved from
one site to another, providing immediate and
simple coverage, without any hassle.
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Low in Cost When finding the right security
camera for your site, the cost obviously plays a
massive part in which one you choose. The
average security camera will use around five
watts and will be active all the time, meaning
over a long period of time you will find that
the amount you are paying goes up and up. Whereas
if you invested in a solar panel security
system, it will be powered entirely by the sun
rays, meaning you will not be paying anywhere
near how much you would pay if you got a standard
security camera. Switching to a solar-powered
system will save you money in the long run.
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Environmentally Friendly One of the main and
probably most important advantages is that using
a solar panelled security camera is extremely
environmentally friendly. With a standard
security system, you will find that so much
plastic is required for the cabling, and then
all the protective shielding for the system
itself, which all amounts to a significant
environmental burden. Another major
environmental cost for standard security systems
is the cost of draining energy from the grid.
Paying for power doesnt only drain your own
money but it means that somewhere in the world,
fossil fuels are most likely being consumed to
keep your system running. Solar-powered security
systems avoid this completely, once your panels,
cameras and alarms are in place, the system will
be entirely self-contained and self-sustaining. T
o conclude, the most important thing to remember
is whatever security system you choose, you need
to make sure it is fitted by professionals and
has regular checks to make sure it is working to
the best standard. Would you like more
information or advice? Get in touch with Tag
Systems today to speak to the experts
01427666111.
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