FAQ Security Questions

FAQ



Q. Is an electronic security system’s cumbersome and difficult to operate?
A. 1300Guarddog only use trusted brands like Bosch. There are many and various options when choosing a system however at 1300Guarddog, we are committed to understanding your individual security needs and making sure that your system is easier to use than home telephone.


Q. Do I need an electronic security system as well as a safe?
A. What products you will choose will depend on what items you are protecting and what you are protecting those items from. We have access to dozens of product lines so that one of our friendly consultants at 1300Guarddog will make sure you make the right choice.

Q. How secure a safe do I need?
A. What product you will choose will depend on what items you are protecting and what you are protecting those items from. We have access to dozens of product lines so that one of our friendly consultants at 1300Guarddog will make sure you make the right choice.

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Q. What does ‘cash rating’ mean?
A. Cash rating is a rating system used to illustrate how resistant the safe is to burglary or theft. The higher the cash rating, the more secure the safe and therefore more suitable it is to storing contents of high value.

 


Q. What does ‘fire rating’ mean?
A. Fire rating is a rating system used to illustrate how resistant the safe is to fire and heat. The higher the fire rating, the longer the safe will keep contents (such as paper and data) cool for without them at risk of being destroyed. A fire rating of 30minutes to 2hours is usually more than adequate to keep safe contents intact in any home or office fire.


Q. Does a safe draw attention to fact that I have valuables?
A. Most safes are stored in cupboards, under floors, in walls or under stairwells. All smaller safes come with the capacity to bolt them to a wall or floor so they cannot be moved.

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Q. I’m renting but still security conscious, what’s available for me?
A. We have many ideas to keep your valuables safe from fire or theft. Contact one of our friendly staff at 1300Guarddog to get a quote on our ‘renter friendly’ options.

Q. Does a safe or alarm system need to be installed?
A. If you’re thinking about purchasing some of our quality products or services, we don’t want you to compromise on the quality of installation. We are able to recommend some of the best installers of security products in the game, all fully licensed with the NSW Police Security Industry Registry of course. Some of our smaller and economy lines can be installed as easy as changing a car tyre.

Q. I thought the security industry was full of criminals?
A. 1300Guarddog prides itself on integrity, quality of product and workmanship, honesty, reliability and value for money. 1300Guarddog was borne out of a Business Improvement Consultancy and values reputation above all else. Although the security industry has earned a questionable name in years gone by, 1300Guarddog is an example of the new breed of Security Industry professionals, committed to a safer world for all it’s clients.

Q. Does 1300Guarddog actually do Guard Dogs?
A. Not yet. However please contact 1300Guarddog and one of our staff will put you in contact with some people that do.

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