Lights can be a very successful crime prevention measure at night.
You can help to make your home less attractive to burglars by fitting
exterior lights and by putting lights on to make it look as if you
are at home. It is useful to have an outside light by your front door
so you can identify callers through your door viewer even at night.
Consult a qualified electrician for advice on lighting and installation.
A light activated by a photo-electric cell will come on automatically
when darkness falls and switch off when it gets light. You can
use a photo-electric cell and a 60-watt bulkhead lamp together
as an effective and inexpensive form of automatic external lighting.
These act as good anti-burglar devices because they give light
all night.
A passive infra-red (PIR) light will automatically come on
if it detects heat movement. This type of system is available
in most DIY stores. These systems are very sensitive and can be
set off accidentally by pets or wild animals. It is important
you aim the beam away from buildings if fitted with a high wattage
bulb as it may annoy your neighbours.
Light Fitting
Fit automatically activated lights at the front and back of
your house. There are different types of automatic lights on the
market.
Fit timer switches to lamps in different rooms and set them
to come on at different times during the evening while you are
away. This creates the impression that you are at home. If you're
away for a long time, you can also install motorised curtains
to make the illusion even more realistic.
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