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The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety has released some simple precautions that you can take to reduce the likelihood that your business will be faced with a commercial electrical fire.

The institute points out that electrical fires are one of the leading causes of commercial and residential fires, and these fires frequently lead to death, injury and loss of business property.

The good news is, according to the institute, that man of these fires can be prevented and/or controlled by following a few guidelines.

Here are a few highlights from the institutes guidelines; you can read the entire article here.

Identify signs of trouble by keeping an eye on the following areas:

• Corroded Wiring:  If your wiring is old or defective, it may cause an electrical fire.  Outdoor wiring is more prone to this danger than indoor, and wiring that comes in contact with corrosives is more likely to be a danger than wiring that is not exposed to such substances.
• Fuses and Circuits: If you blow fuses or trip circuits often, they pose a risk of overheating and fire.
• Hot Spots:  Excessive heat can be created when there are loose connections, corroded connectors or short circuits, among other things.

Lighting Systems are another potential area for fire hazard:
When bulbs are replaced in light fixtures, be sure to use the recommended wattage indicated on the socket. Make sure the fixtures are placed in areas where breakage risk is low, and keep them away from materials that are combustible.

If you see flickering or dimming lights, call your electrician to inspect the electrical system, as this could be an indication that a circuit is overloaded or that there is a short in the wiring.

Click here to read the entire article from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety.

At Best Security Products, we specialize in commercial fire systems for your business or industry.  Contact us at 1-800–988–2378 or sales@bestsecurityproducts.com

According to a March 13 article in SDM Magazine, Smart Homes Sell Faster. A survey that was conducted among 513 real estate associates reveals what buyers are looking for when they purchase a home.

While it is true that smart technology used to be found only in high end homes, that is no longer true. Homes in many budget levels now come equipped with products and features that smarten up a home and make life easier.

So much so that buyers are now looking for this technology as they review properties; they are aware that the features exist and are eager to buy a ‘smarter home.’

Here are a few highlights from the article. Read the whole article here.

Buyers are asking, "How smart is this home?": Nearly two in three (64 percent) of the sales associates surveyed agreed that buyers today are more interested in homes with smart home features and technology than they were two to five years ago.

• Buyers want to control their home from their smart phone: 62 percent are seeing more buyers interested in controlling their home technology through their smart phone or tablet now than they were two to five years ago.
• Listings are getting smarter: Nearly 60 percent said they are seeing more smart home features in listings than they did two to five years ago.
• Smart homes sell faster: One in three (33 percent) noted that homes with smart home features and technology sell faster than homes without them.
• Gen X is the "smartest" generation of home buyers today: While it's no surprise that almost half of sales associates are seeing Millennials (age 18-24) interested in homes with smart home features, even more (57 percent) identified Gen X (age 35-49) as the top buying group interested in smart home technology.

Continue reading this article here.

At Best Security Products, we can smarten up your home for you. Give us a call at 1-800–988–2378 sales@bestsecurityproducts.com

From simple water flow protection to intermediate and large fire control systems, Honeywell products comply with the most stringent fire codes and meet local and national standards.

Designed to integrate seamlessly with video surveillance, access control and Honeywell’s full range of fire and burglary components, the combination panels provide the ultimate protection of life and property. These UL or ETL Listed commercial fire and burglary control panels come in versions that support most commercial environments. Systems range from entry-level options to large systems offering up to eight partitions and 250 zones/points using hardwired, wireless and addressable technologies to help keep you, your employees and assets safe.

To meet the needs of a wide variety of applications, Honeywell supports a diverse line of Honeywell initiating devices, notification circuits, communication devices, keypads, RF receivers and relays.

For example:

The new VISTA-32FBPT provides the ultimate protection for life and property. This commercial fire and burglary control panel supports up to two partitions and up to 32 zones/points using hardwired, wireless and V-Plex® addressable technologies. A diverse line of Honeywell initiating devices, notification appliances, communication devices, keypads, RF receivers and relays satisfy a wide range of installation requirements.

The VISTA-32FBPT control is suitable for fire-only applications, as well as for installations requiring integrated fire/burglary systems. It is the perfect solution for medical and professional office buildings, churches and synagogues, banks, schools, strip malls, and factory or warehouse environments.

VISTA-32FBPT is compatible with a number of AlarmNet® communication products for alarm reporting, uploading/downloading and Honeywell Total ConnectTM Remote Services.

At Best Security Products, we specialize in commercial security with Honeywell products. Give us a call at 1-800–988–2378 sales@bestsecurityproducts.com