A home security alarm system , a good deadbolt lock set, and proper exterior lighting ,the absolute trinity of crime prevention.But if you are a home owner or apartment dweller working with a limited budget,which one of these should you spend your money on.

I am of the belief that any plans relating to the protection of your home should start with some sort of alarm system, and if money is an issue you need to look at something like the home security system being offered by Streetwise products.

The product being reviewed is produced by Streetwise products.A manufacturer of a wide variety of cleverly designed, and effective security products. They produce everything from self defense items like stun guns, to diversion safes.

Costing less than thirty dollars, and the fact that it can be installed in a few minutes , the home security alarm system with phone dialer by streetwise erases two of the main excuses homeowners give for not having any sort of burglary  protection for their homes. Specifically the cost involved  and the difficulty of  installation.

Why is this product such a good buy

The first obvious selling point of this device is the price. At around thirty dollars you can easily protect an area twenty feet horizontally by about twenty vertically. For most home owners this means you can only cover one entry point with this device, and may need to purchase more than one unit to properly secure your property.

If you live in an apartment or condominium,you will only need a single device, and it will be some of the best money you will ever spend.

The features that make this device  a stand out from the crowd are the three number auto dialer, the ability to switch between silent mode, and a ear splitting 125 decibel alarm, and finally the fact that it is battery operated, and it offers truly goof proof installation.

Super easy to setup and operate

If you cannot install or operate a home security device it is worthless, no matter what you paid for it. Installation in this case is a simple three step process. First install the batteries, next position the motion detector in the area that will be alarmed, and finally plug the unit  into a  spare telephone jack.

The final step is really only necessary if you intend to use the alarms auto-dial feature, otherwise you can simply mount the unit were needed.

A call for help

If your alarm system is tripped and no one knows about it other than the burglar…what is the point. This home security system comes with a three number auto-dialer, that can call your cell phone , along with two other numbers of your choosing.

This feature is important because most of us  have become desensitized to alarms. Having the ability to be notified via cell phone allows you to  have someone  actually go and investigate the cause of the  alarm for you.

Silent or audible alarm function

Having a 125 decibel alarm is great, but there may be times that you may not want to alert your visitor to the fact that they have tripped your alarm.

Depending on how isolated your home is in relation to your neighbors, a screaming alarm may be useless.  The alarm for this device is loud, but this diminishes with every step you take away from your property, and if you live in a rural location it may be more of a nuisance to a burglar than an actual deterrent .

It may actually make more sense to have the alarm set to silent mode, and have it dial a trusted neighbor and have them investigate the alarm for you, and notify the authorities if needed. This increases the chances of the burglar being caught because since no siren was sounded your burglar may spend more time on the property, increasing the chances of him being caught.

A small weakness

The only negative that i can think is the fact that this security alarm looks just like what it is. Earlier i mentioned the fact that this alarm can be installed in minutes,and is battery operated. My fear is that it may be a little too conspicuous in design ,and a  smart burglar who has cased my property and recognizes this device will know that all he needs to do to disarm it is too remove the batteries and unplug the auto dialer.

Maybe i am being a pessimist but i feel the the manufacturer may want to consider redesigning the housing for the unit to look like something a little more benign. All things considered the benefits that this product offers in the way of  protection greatly outweighs any of its potential weaknesses.

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Many smart home owners spend money on home security products to  protect their home from criminals. This is always a good thing and i would never say otherwise, but there are valuables within your home that may not interest a burglar, but their loss would be devastating none the less.

Imagine if you were to loose your family photos, or important financial documents in a fire, it would be devastating.It will be a hassle but your documents can eventually be replaced, but a family photo once lost is gone forever.

You need to protect these things with a fireproof safe, and if you are in the market for one, you may want to consider the highly rated SentrySafe H3300 Fire and Waterproof Security Safe

The H3300 is manufactured by SentrySafe.Unlike other manufacturers who produce a diverse product range, the SentrySafe product line is almost entirely security safes.Everything from inexpensive fireproof chests, to burglary resistant floor safes.

The sentrysafe model h3300 is not intended for homeowners looking for theft protection.It is designed exclusively to protect your most important documents from a devastating house fire, and from the water damage the is always the result of the fire departments effort in putting these fires out.

The things that make this safe such a good buy are its certified half hour UL fireproof rating ,the fact that it is waterproof,and the large interior storage space.

UL fireproof rating

Murphy’s law states that anything that can happen, will happen eventually, and at the worst possible time.I personally do not like to dwell on the possibility of the loss that comes with a house fire, but since it is a possibility i must prepare for it.

The SentrySafe H3300 has been tested and certified by Underwriters Laboratories, to protect the contents of your safe for one half hour at 1500 degrees. What is also cool is that if you are unfortunate enough to go through a fire, SentrySafe will replace your chest with a new one.

Protection against water damage

Most homeowners only consider a safes fireproof  or burglar resistance rating when shopping for one. But water damage can be just as destructive, and it is something to take into consideration.

The aftermath of any house fire is always going to involve some water damage. Your important documents and files may survive a fire, only to be destroyed by the water used in putting one out. This safe has been certified waterproof by ETL , and you can rest assured knowing that your valuables will be protected both during and after a fire.

Lots of storage space

Up until now, i was storing my important documents in a shoe box in my closet. But ever since purchasing my SentrySafe H3300, i am suddenly finding all sorts of documents, that honestly speaking i have been negligent with.

The H3300 is roughly one foot square, and offers lots of storage space. The problem is that as large as this safe is, you are still going to have to do some prioritizing.

There are some documents that really cannot be copied, such as your diplomas, marriage license, passports…etc. But there are lots of other documents that can be digitized and stored on removable media. Things like old tax returns, receipts, even your photo album can be scanned and archived. This will free up a lot of space.

Minor issue

Being a typical guy  i neglected to read the owners manual. I mean what is there to know. You open the safe you place the items you need protected inside and you close it…simple enough.

Well i spent the better part of an hour trying to get my unit open, and was about to send it back for a refund when my wife suggested that i take a look at the owners manual.

Apparently as part of its waterproof design, you are required to push down in order to release the gasket seal when opening…who knew.

This design feature is really only an issue for those of us that hate reading owners manuals, everyone else should have no problem with their purchase.

My personal motto is to prepare for the worst, and hope for the best.The SentrySafe H3300 fire and waterproof security safe, works with this philosophy perfectly.

As someone who has experienced a house fire first hand, i can tell you it is frightening. The only thing worst than the fire itself is trying to put your life back together afterwards. One way of ensuring that this is as painless as possible, is by securing your important documents in one of these safes.

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