I Tree Connection

03/06/2023

Always remain vigilant, and report suspicious activity in your suburb to the SAPS.
Ensure all automated gates and doors are secured.
Have candles and touch lights as handy alternatives for light.
Test the battery backup system and consider an additional battery pack for standby. Tests of alarm systems should ideally be conducted at least monthly.
Power cuts can impact fire alarms and control systems, so these must be checked regularly.
The more frequent use of gas and candles can increase the risk of fire and home fire extinguishers should be on hand.

27/05/2023

20/05/2023

Use smart home alarms and lights that can relay information to your mobile device via your home Internet connection. Alarm systems can now be armed and disarmed, zones bypassed, trouble conditions seen, and activations received on the phone. In more sophisticated solutions, in-home and external video cameras can also be viewed, and lights and switches can be operated from the phone.

13/05/2023

The average alarm system charges the backup battery at around 800 milli-amps (0.8Ah) per hour, whereas the Sherlotronics unit for example will charge the battery at 3,200 (3.2Ah) milli-amp hours. These units sell for less than R1000.

06/05/2023

How to make your house super-secure in South Africa
Windows must be burglar-proof. Burglar bars on all windows are essential.

Make sure they’re made of solid or strong steel and built into the wall, not the wooden window frame.
I Tree Connection can help. Contact us on 0760619219 or www.itreeconnection.co.za

06/05/2023

How to make your house super-secure in South Africa
A smart alarm system, with door and window contacts, activates an alarm if any entry is detected.
Vibration sensors can be included to activate the alarm in the case of a window breakage.
All entrance points should be covered by the alarm system.
There is so much more that you can do with a smart alarm system. Contact us for more info. 0760619219 or www itreeconnection.co.za

06/05/2023

How to make your house super-secure in South Africa
Smoke detectors, gas detectors, and fire extinguishers or blankets should be installed in homes to ensure safety in the event of fire or gas leaks.
All detectors need to be checked regularly to ensure they are operational. Certain detectors can be connected to an alarm system.
Ask us how you can connect you smoke detector to your alarm system. 0760619219 or www.itreeconnection.co.za

06/05/2023

How to make your house super-secure in South Africa
Doors must be solid, not hollow, with a four-lever mortice or cylinder lock.
A multi-point lock, which locks at the top, middle, and bottom, is an excellent idea for main doors.
A deadbolt or nightlatch will also offer a point of resistance. A long metal strip should also be welded over any gap that a crowbar can fit through.
Ask us about the latest on the market in access control suitable for all properties. 0760619219 or www.itreeconnection.co.za

05/05/2023

How to make your house super-secure in South Africa
An intercom lets you buzz people in while you’re inside the house, and view them from a monitor.
A mobile viewing app lets see guests or tradesmen and control their access from the safety of your home.
We install a vast amount of intercom and bio-metric systems. Contact us for more info on 0760619219 or www.itreeconnection.co.za

04/05/2023

How to make your house super-secure in South Africa
A CCTV system recording permanently or one which records when movement is detected keeps track of all that happens in a home.
Check the size of linked hard drives to make sure you know how many days of recording it allows. Identifying criminals will also require decent-quality equipment.
For more on the latest Ai technology for in-house camera systems,please contact us on 0760619219 or www itreeconnection.co.za

29/04/2023

How to make your house super-secure in South Africa
Your gate should have an anti-lift device to ensure it cannot be taken off its rails, while the gate motor should be secured with an anti-theft bracket.
Pedestrian access gates and doors should be locked with a cylinder lock or four-lever mortice lock. If you use a hasp and staple, the padlock should be the right size.
A security gate as well as a door are ideal here.
Please contact us with any questions regarding access control to your property. 0760619219 or www.itreeconnection.co.za

22/04/2023

How to make your house super-secure in South Africa

Apart from an electric fence, have another security layer in place – like exterior beams.
Exterior beams can pick up movement and activate an alarm system, warning you of an intrusion.
We are experts on Ajax, Paradox and IDS alarms. Please contact us for more info. 0760619219 or www.itreeconnection.co.za