The Best of Kinks & 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 experts Whether 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.