Introduce Yourself

hi all, i started life in security at Burgot Alarms of Enford Street W1 'special division', which later combined with Rely-A-Bell to become Chubb Alarms, anbody else got this pedigree with me? Burgot won an industy award for the 1st 'silent' intruder alarm when he hit on the idea of using a '999' machine instead of bells to silently call the Police. it did not take too long for the villains to cut the telephone line for a completely silent break-in. the term 'silent' was a bit of a mis-representation as the machine was a wind-up gramaphone - yes real clockwork! it used the standard chrome dial and a mechanism to raise it to a peg. when triggered the noise of the motor…

Hi, I just thought i would introduce myself, even though i have been a member for some months now i have never just said hi! I quite new to the industry having only worked in alarms for 4 months for initial, the 6 years prior to this i spent as an electronic engineer in the RAF. Im very impressed with the forum as they have helped immensly already, i look forward to getting more help from the sight and maybe one day even help somebody . Catch you later people!

Just been lookin round the site and im impressed with what i've seen so far. Hope to learn some tricks of the trade of everyone as i've just started work with a well known security company. I'm a fully qualified electrician and recently moved into the security side of the work, thats where all the fun is!! Ok talk to you all later

hello all been installing alarms on and off for the last 16 years.Thought i new a little bit about them but after reading some of the topics i know nothing,so i bow to you all.Get ready i can see lots of question's coming from me.

Just a heads up to say hi. Just done a quick scan of the site and it looks great. Hoping to install an alarm system in my home soon. Wireless probably (Have SWMBO to consider) so looking for options. Not scared of a bit of cabling though as I've just completed a loft conversion and did all the wiring myself. Chris

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Hello All, My name is Michal (Michael), and I live in Poland. I work for a security equipment manufacturer, and my primary position is R&D/Test laboratory, where I do have some EMC experience. I also deal with some technical training on our products. My main point of interest are the control panels and detectors; I know that the "UK style" of panels is slightly different on approach compared to most common in Poland "US style", and I believe that some of You could help me out with understanding these small differences I'll also try to do my best to support You, if possible Warm greetings from cold Gdansk, Michal

Hi people - just thought I'd introduce myself. My name's Pete and I've worked as an install engineer for the last 15 years for a national company where I left on good terms. Currently unemployed and would like a job in Scotland as I plan to move there soon from NW England. If anyone can recommend a decent national company - I'm all ears ! , Pete

I've been in the trade for 17yrs and still find something new to talk about.

Hello all, just a short message to introduce my self,,, Names Ian just started up a Sub Contract Firm Called (Apex Network Security Contractors) Working on all security CCTV, Intruder, Access ect... Been in the security world for about 8 years now. Working in a team of 2 we are slowly getting the work in we are open to any tips you may have in succeding in this. Also any usfull links to where the contract work is advertised most nice one Ian

Hey, Guys, My name is Simon, Sales Engineer for CCTV and Fiber Optics. I like this forum, it's not mean I will try to promote something here, but I could learn something from you. BTW, how do you think of Chinese Security products? Did you ever buy or use Chinese CCTV products?

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Hello everyone! We are new here! For the last 9 years we work in Security related business in Portugal. Our meta is to provide all people here very professional equipment at very accessible prices. Currently we are confortable with all texecom, visionic and av-gad equipments, so, if you need any assistence just ask us. For all the users we wish a great 2006 entrance. Sorry for any english errors, Carlos M Cruz.

Hehe, well it made you look Anyway, my name is Alex, i'm 23 and based in Bristol, been playing with alarms since I was a kid, just looking into doing it seriously recently as it ties in nicely with some of my other skills. I have done, or do, or know how to do the following: Computer Hardware (Diagnosis, Repairs, Installation) Computer Software (Programming, Installs, Repairs etc.) Data Networking (Structured Cabling if you will) Telecomms (PBX's and all other kinds of things) Alarms (Mainly used ADE panels, but have recently got my hands on some Galaxy ones which kick ass in my opinion) Generators/Power Distribution (Worked on some college balls over the summer …

Hello All My name is Mike, I am new to this forum. Just want to say hi and how much I am looking forward to giving some valued input here. Brief background, I have worked in the industry for 12 years, my speciality includes access control and electric locking and for my sins I know an awful lot about architectural ironmongery!!! So any questions on these bits I will be glad to help you!! Latest news is a downer!!! Made redundant before Xmas, thought I had a new job to walk into but the un-named party tried to renegotiate and I told them to do one!!! Now frantically looking for a new job, I am a decent and honest sales bloke in the north west of the UK....help!!! …