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by Bill Phillips (Author), Bill Phillips (Author) "Benjamin Framklin was a pioneer in the study of electricity..." (more)
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Install and service all types of electronic security systems like the pros do (or should)! Whether you're a security professional who needs to know the latest technologies, or a homeowner who wants to make smart, money-saving decisions to protect your home and family, "The Complete Book of Electronic Security" tells you what you need to know. Bill Phillips, a world renowned security expert, has written the most comprehensive and practical guidebook available on installing, buying, selling, and troubleshooting electronic security systems.You'll find step-by-step, crystal-clear installation instructions for: intruder and fire alarm systems; access control systems; home automation systems; closed-circuit TV; and, more. Bill uses over 200 photos, drawings, and "at-a-glance tips" to make the material easy to understand. For the most complete coverage possible, he also includes: contributions from over a dozen of the world's leading security experts; practical job-finding and career-building tips; a sample certification test used in the United States and Canada Advice on starting and running an electronic security business; and, a comprehensive glossary and lists of manufacturers, suppliers, and associations. "The Complete Book of Electronic Security" contains a wealth of practical information for security officers, alarm system installers, security consultants, building contractors, locksmiths, and homeowners. It is written by a top security expert who knows what you would ask, and gives direct, easy-to-understand answers!

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Install and service all types of electronic security systems like the pros do (or should)!

Whether you're a security professional who needs to know the latest technologies, or a homeowner who wants to make smart, money-saving decisions to protect your home and family, The Complete Book of Electronic Security tells you what you need to know.

Bill Phillips, a world renowned security expert, has written the most comprehensive and practical guidebook available on installing, buying, selling, and troubleshooting electronic security systems. You'll find step-by-step, crystal-clear installation instructions for:


Intruder and fire alarm systems
Access control systems
Home automation systems
Closed-circuit TV
And more

Bill uses over 200 photos, drawings, and "at-a-glance tips" to make the material easy to understand. For the most complete coverage possible, he also includes:


Contributions from over a dozen of the world's leading security experts
Practical job-finding and career-building tips
A sample certification test used in the United States and Canada
Advice on starting and running an electronic security business
A comprehensive glossary and lists of manufacturers, suppliers, and associations

The Complete Book of Electronic Security contains a wealth of practical information for security officers, alarm system installers, security consultants, building contractors, locksmiths, and homeowners.

Written by a top security expert who knows what you would ask, and gives direct, easy-to-understand answers!

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 324 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (October 11, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0071380183
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071380188
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #589,223 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money, May 2, 2002
By "reagentgrade2" (Houston TX United States) - See all my reviews
I was looking for a book that would help me upgrade our home security system. This looked like the one. NOT!

To say it was superficial would be to give it too much credit. The section on installation was 3 pages long. It's chock full of fluff, nothing is covered in enough depth to be of any use.

I was hoping to find out how the pros pulled wires into walls -- what tools they used, what tricks they used, etc. NOT!

I was looking for a book that would discuss the features available in various systems and which ones were useful. NOT!

Save your money. I sent my book back, but I still had to pay the shipping both ways.

I was so disappointed!

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book, July 28, 2002
By Bruce Marshall (Roanoke, VA) - See all my reviews
I own Bill's other book, "The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing", which is the best I've seen about locksmithing. His Electronic Security book is an excellent companion book. It's easy to understand, and gives a lot of good information. The chapter on how electricity works made me understand that better than ever before. A lot of the information is basic, fundamental stuff. Over a dozen top experts contributed technical articles to the book. I highly recommend the Complete Book of Electronic Security.
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3.0 out of 5 stars The author has written more gripping books., July 26, 2002
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The author's similarly-titled book on locksmithing is of exceptional quality. That's what makes this book's average-ness seem so much less adequate. I didn't return the book, but could have found the same information with a few Internet searches.

I doubt this book would be of much use to someone learning electronic security, although it would probably make a great resource for a high-school student writing a report for some class or other. Perhaps I'll donate my mostly-unread copy to a local library, where it can be put to good use.

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I learned a lot from the Complete Book of Electronic Security. I highly recommend it to anybody. The book's explanation of how electricity works is easy to understand.
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