Do you think it'd be good to install industrial fire alarms in the house as safety measure for home invasion?
Sunday, February 5th, 2012 at
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How are you going to set them off in a home invasion if it’s a "fire alarm"? There are better methods available for sure.
Hi Binglind,
You could certainly do what you suggest. You’d need to run wiring for the bells, find a source to buy them from, and a hefty power supply to drive them.
To activate them in an invasion situation, you’d probably want to carry a wireless remote. You can’t know where in the house you’ll be when the attack happens.
My biggest concern is how the invaders will react when the noise starts. They’ll likely figure out that you set them off, and may threaten you or your family to make you shut them down.
For less money and trouble, why not just get a home security system with a portable panic transmitter? This will trigger the alarm whether it’s armed or not, and the system can be programmed for audible or silent operation. Either way, the police would be on the way, even if the intruders forced you to silence or reset the system.
Interesting question!