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 expertsWhether 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