
The Best of Kinks and Hints
- 1st Edition - December 23, 1997
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Author: Allan Colombo
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 9 8 9 0 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 0 0 0 1 - 0
The Best of Kinks and Hints is a compilation of over 100 articles from SDM Magazine about trouble shooting alarm system problems. This completely revised edition retains the… Read more
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The Best of Kinks and Hints is a compilation of over 100 articles from SDM Magazine about trouble shooting alarm system problems. This completely revised edition retains the excellent composition of the original Kinks & Hints for the Alarm Installer, while increasing coverage on important topics such as access control, burglar alarms, and CCTV.
Here, in a straight forward, easy-to-read manner, are practical pointers on:
· Diagnosing intermittent problems and power failures
· Eliminating false alarms
· Selecting and testing components
· Locating malfunctions
· Many other problems which have been know to stump seasoned experts
Whether used as a reference or read from cover to cover, The Best of Kinks & Hints will become the indispensable ally of every alarm specialist who takes pride in doing professional quality work with a minimum of wasted time and energy.
Here, in a straight forward, easy-to-read manner, are practical pointers on:
· Diagnosing intermittent problems and power failures
· Eliminating false alarms
· Selecting and testing components
· Locating malfunctions
· Many other problems which have been know to stump seasoned experts
Whether used as a reference or read from cover to cover, The Best of Kinks & Hints will become the indispensable ally of every alarm specialist who takes pride in doing professional quality work with a minimum of wasted time and energy.
- How to diagnose and solve alarm-related problems
- Over 100 proven tricks of the trade
- An indispensable tool for every alarm specialist
Alarm installers, technicians, dealers
Access Control Installation * Servicing Access Control * Burglar Alarm Installation * Servicing Burglar Alarms * Central Station Monitor * Do-It-Yourself Circuits * CCTV Kinks & Hints * Fire Alarm Installation * Servicing Fire Alarms
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 23, 1997
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Language: English
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Allan Colombo
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Editor, SDM Magazine