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Infra Red Dummy Security Camera at special offer trade price


Dummy Security Camera (IR Bullet Camera Type)   Special Offer Dummy Security Camera

Installing a CCTV system to protect your home or business can be expensive, so it’s hardly surprising that a popular alternative is to install a dummy security camera as a low cost deterrent to anti social behaviour such as; theft, bullying and vandalism.

This realistic looking dummy CCTV camera is based on a the popular, modern, real IR (Infra Red) Bullet Cameras, which can be seen installed on business premises and homes throughout the UK.

The sleek, modern profile of this camera is not only more appealing than the older square box style, but also more credible as a newly installed camera.

Obviously one of the major benefits of this dummy camera (apart from the price) is the fact that it’s simple to install and involves no wiring or electrical works.

…and until 31st July 2010, it’s available at the special offer price of just £19.85 ex vat (that’s 33% off the recommended price).

…so grab a bargain now while these units are available at this crazy price


Extra 10 percent discount off your On-line Security Products


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 The new look, on-line “One Stop Security Shop” from Insight Security, is not only easy to use, but is also packed with tried and tested security products at great prices.

Feedback on the updated look and feel of the site from long standing customers throughout the UK, is very positive and the ease of use, combined with the on-line availability of a wide range of “Best Value” security products is proving a winner as already evidenced by increased sales.

Because all products sold by Insight are subject to rigorous selection criteria, they are confident that every product included in their range does what it claims! Which is why anything you purchase through the Insight on-line shop is backed up by an absolutely “No Quibble” Money Back Guarantee.

The widest range of proven products, great service and a Money Back Guarantee! - it’s hardly surprising that customers love the site and tell others about it!

Whatever sort of security problems you have, Insight will almost certainly be able to help and if you need advice before or after you buy, you’ll find them easy to contact and very helpful.

Here are just a few of the wide range of tried and tested products you can buy through the Insight Web-shop;

Alarm Products (including empty property monitoring and lone worker alarms)
Anti Climb Products (including anti climb paint, wall & fence spikes, etc)
Anti Tamper security screws, nuts & fastenings
Asset labels and marking products
Bird deterrents  - seagull and pigeon spikes
Cash protection products
CCTV In-vehicle systems
Computer security, laptop locks, computer safes, etc
Door safety & security products
Key safes, key cabinets and other key control products
Metal detectors (security type)
Mirrors (security, driveway, traffic safety, search & inspection mirrors, etc)
Padlocks & security hasps
Safes & security cabinets
Safety products (including Child Safety Aids)
Security chains, cables & ground anchors
Security seals & ties
Surveillance products & cameras
Traffic control products
Window security bars & grilles

…and if you need help with your security issues, or details of relevant products and solutions, you’ll find the comprehensive Insight Security website; www.insight-security.com a great source of information,

…alternatively, simply call their friendly experts on tel: 01273 475500 - their no nonsense advice is free, but as other customers have found, could save you a fortune!


Discount Security Products to celebrate New Security Webshop


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Wow! - It’s not often that you get an opportunity like this!

To celebrate their New-Look website, Insight are offering some amazing launch offers. The new look security website has been redesigned to make it quicker and easier to use, and we wholeheartedly agree that it has succeeded in its objective  

Key cabinets, padlocks, chains and ground anchors, laptop safes, security and safety mirrors, are just some of the great value offers immediately available - so hurry, the super discounts are there to celebrate the re-launch of the UKs number 1 on line security shop!


Vehicle Safes from £17.99 - Special Offer


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Yes, that’s right, we’re offering vehicle safes from just £17.99 ex vat until 28th February 2010!
 
Choose from a range of makes and models to suit your requirements. Whether you need to leave your laptop computer in your vehicle, or just your Sat-Nav and mobile phone, you can be sure there’s a product that’s just right for you
 
…and if you hurry you can buy at a special offer price that’ll save you £££s!
 
But Hurry - special offer prices are only available on current stock and will certainly end by 28th February 2010.


Anti Cat Strips - lowest prices on the Web


Green Anti Cat Strip fitted to garden fence   Low Cost Anti Cat Strips fitted to a garden fence
 
Available in 4 standard colours; Green, Brown, Black and Grey, to blend in with any environment.

When it’s your neighbours cats coming into your garden to use it as a toilet or dig your favourite plants up, you could be forgiven for being a little upset, but these practical, great value Anti Cat Strips  from Insight Security provide an effective, low cost solution.
 
Obviously you don’t want to hurt innocent animals, just stop them being a nuisance to you, which is why these cat deterrent strips are so good. They’ve been designed to fix to the top of your garden fences, gates and walls …and to make fitting really easy, they can be screwed, nailed or stuck in place.
 
Intended as a deterrent to animals and unwelcome human intruders, they’re designed to cause maximum discomfort with minimum harm to anyone or anything attempting to climb over them. The spikes intentionally, do not come to a perfect point (there is a tiny flat area at the top of each spike), so they won’t penetrate the skin, but they are certainly uncomfortable to grip or to put your weight on, so effectively discourage all unwelcome visitors!
 
The standard strips cost from as little as 63p each (in 50 metre bulk pack) or from 69p each when bought individually in smaller quantities and they can be bought on line from the Insight Security Web Shop (see Anti Climb Spikes / Static Spikes - in the Perimeter Security Section of the shop).
 
Please however do not confuse these genuine Prikka Strips (hinged design strips for maximum versatility), with inferior imitations which although cheaper to manufacture, are still typically sold at a higher price. These are the guaranteed to be the genuine article and as well as being an effective cat deterrent, they are also recommended by the police (Beat the Burglar) for use on fences and walls at domestic properties, as a deterrent to burglars and other unwelcome intruders.


From £26.95 the new Car Safe range from Insight Security makes an ideal Xmas gift


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With over 2 million thefts from vehicles in the UK every year (according to AA statistics), every time you leave your vehicle, your valuables such as your Satnav, Mobile phone, PDA, digital camera, etc., are at risk.

Even if you’re fully insured, the Excess on your policy, combined with likely premium increases on renewal would probably not make claiming a sensible option, so you could find yourself joining the army of fellow victims having to fund replacement items straight out of their own pockets.

There is however some good news at last; …the new range of rugged, compact Car Safes from Insight Security, offer practical protection and with a choice of units, including a Thatcham approved car safe there’s bound to be something to suit your needs.

With special offer prices as low as £26.95 up until Christmas 2009, it’s really a no brainer and one of these units would make an ideal gift for him or for her!

…don’t just take our word for it however, check out the Insight Car Safe range for yourself, but hurry and remember the special offer prices are offered for orders placed up until Christmas …and of course Vat will also rise again by at least 2.5% in January 2010


Low Cost Anti Intruder Security Paint - from £1.95 per square metre coverage


From just £1.95 per square metre coverage, Anti Intruder Security Paint is a low cost way to deter unwelcome intruders from your property.
 
Typically applied to walls, fences, roof edges and ridge tiles, drainpipes, etc. anti climb paint is a non setting petroleum gel based paint.

Normally, security paint is only available in “Black”, but at Insight Security, they also carry “Grey” in stock and can supply it in a range of alternative colours to special order (minimum volume order applies for special colours)

Available in 1.0, 2.5 and 5 litre cans, Insight have recently launched a money saver special 20 litre anti climb paint pack (4 x 5.0 litre cans) … for just £97.50 ex vat!

  …with a typical coverage of 2-2.5 square metres per litre, the paint costs from around £1.95 per square metre of covered!
 
    for more details about anti climb intruder paints, visit the Insight Security - Anti Climb Paint webpage

or buy Anti Climb Intruder Paint on Line at the Insight-Direct security web shop 

Where you can use it:

It is recommended that Anti climb security paint is not used at any height less than head height …and display of appropriate warning signs may also be a requirement (display of warning signs is always recommended where security paint is used in a non domestic environment and may be a legal requirement).


Just £48.95 - VCC-003 MD80 Mini DV Camera - on Special Offer from Insight Security


The VCC-003 MD80 mini DV Camcorder may only measure a diminutive 55 x 28 x 20mm and weigh in at just 50g, but don’t be fooled, this camera is a full function digital video camera which records high quality images, with sound as well.

In short this is the best (and at Insights Special Offer Price - the cheapest) mini camera we,ve ever come across, with simple operation, stunning performance and amazing value for money!

A favourite with mountain bikers, skiers, etc. this camera used in a wide range of sporting activities for recording on-board footage of the participants in action.

Imagine recording your downhill skiing, tricky mountain bike forest track run, skateboarding tricks, etc. as you see it when you do it! …so you can share it with friends and family later!

Images are recorded onto a Micro SD card (records approx. 40 minutes per 1gb) and the built in rechargeable lithium battery powers the camera for around 10 days in standby mode or 2 hours continuous recording between recharging. The lithium battery also means that you won’t spend a fortune on disposable alkaline batteries each time you want to film.

The camera is supplied with a robust clip to allow it to be attached to a belt, clothing, etc.

Images are recorded in standard AVI format. Playing back your recordings is easy, simply plug the camera into a spare USB connection on your PC or Laptop computer and watch your footage with “Windows Media Player” (640 x 480 pixels) …you’ll be amazed at the image quality produced by this 2,000,000 pixel camera!

What could you be using your mini DV camera for?

In sports;

Well we’ve already mentioned it’s a favourite with people actively involved in sports, from mountain biking, skiing and skateboarding, to motocross, hill climbs or paragliding and lots more!

For Model makers;

Its also a favourite with model boat and aeroplane clubs. It’s great for on board mounting to record flights from the air or the trip around the boating lake.

For covert surveillance;

The camera is small enough to be easily concealed almost anywhere, making it ideal for covert applications.

Need to monitor whats happening in your stock room? - simple, just set the camera in an appropriate position and switch to sound activation recording. In sound activated mode, the camera automatically starts recording when it detects sound levels over 65db and switches off automatically 2 minutes after the sound stops. The unit will operate for up to 10 days in standby mode (or around 2 hours continuous recording) from a fully charged battery.

Just for fun!

For many owners its a great way to record those fun moments with friends or family, or that stag or hen night, etc. And remember, not only can you all have a laugh when you watch your film later, but you can even upload your clips to YouTube if you want to.
You’ll be amazed!

Stunning performance and the fantastic price saver offer from Insight Security, make this camera an unmissable bargain, so what are you waiting for? 
Full Specification / details;

For full specifications, pictures and more ideas to help you get the best from your mini DV camera go to;  Insight Security VCC-003 webpage,

…or go strait to the Insight Direct “On-Line Shop” where the current special offer price is just £48.95.

    but hurry …the special offer price is only available for a limited period - so make sure you don’t miss out!


Low cost security metal detectors for schools and small businesses


Buying a metal detector for security applications such as checking that a person is not carrying a knife or weapon, etc. can be a bit of a nightmare, given the shear range of products flooding into the market to satisfy the needs of clients facing the high profile issue of knife crime in the UK.

Most of us understand that if there is a large price difference between two apparently similar poducts, there is normally a reason! …and when it comes to security metal detectors that is certainly currently the case - so Buyer Beware!

Which type of metal detector would best suit you?

Obviously if you will need to scan a high volume of people in a short time, it is likely that you should be considering a walkthrough metal detector arch of the type commonly used at airports, etc. and as a rough budget guide, the cost will be between £1,800 and £7,000 depending on the level of sophistication you require.

Where you need to scan fewer people, or you have more time in which to do it, hand held security metal detectors could offer a lower cost alternative, where the typical price range for a quality unit is £100 to £300, and with budget units on offer from around £35.00.

Choosing a Hand Held Metal Detector;

The best advice is to buy from a reputable supplier, as not only will they be able to help you choose the most appropriate unit for your application, but will also offer you a guarantee with the product.

Beware - there are many dubious “Rip off copy” metal detectors flooding into the UK. Typically these are copies of professional models produced by a handful of top quality metal detector manufacturers (some copies even feature the name and markings of the original unit), however, having evaluated several such units, the similarity is very definitely only skin deep.

Whilst the advertised selling price of these Rip off copy detectors initially looks attractive, shoddy manufacturing, the use of substandard or inferior internal components and circuitry, combined with the fact that all such units employ very old analogue technology makes them a very poor choice.

Short operational life before failure (and disposal as such units are non repairable), combined with very high battery drain, tends to make these units a very poor investment financially as often the lifetime cost of ownership is many times that of a quality unit!

Checking for weapons, etc, is an area where erratic performance is simply not acceptable - a detector that doesn’t always detect, is obviously more of a liability than a security tool! 

Insight Security are security specialists who supply metal detectors to police, military, schools and other public sector organisations as well as to businesses of all size.

There’s a mass of informative and useful information on metal detectors - the product range, choosing the right unit, how to use your detector, etc. on their company website;  www.insight-security.com 

…if you’re still confused and want to talk to a real person, call Insight - tel: 01273 475500 - their experts will be happy to talk to you …and their advice is free! 

There are also currently a number of special offer deals on Hand Held Metal Detectors to be had on line at the One Stop Security Shop  


July Special Offer …Driveway mirror …unbreakable convex safety mirror for just £39.95 ex vat!!!


Great news if you’re looking for a convex safety mirror to help you safely exit from or enter your driveway from a busy road, to use as a parking aid or even as security or observation mirror.
 
these terrific value frameless unbreakable mirrors provide the ideal solution, and at just £39.95 ex vat each if you grab a July bargain …they’re a real snip.
 
Each mirror comes complete with a robust universal fixing kit, so whether you want to fix your mirror to a wall or a post, everything you need is in the one box!
 
This is just one of the great bargains from the Mirror Warehouse, the UK specialist safety and security mirror supplier.
 
Why buy a glass or acrylic mirror, when you can get an unbreakable mirror for this price, but hurry, the offer is scheduled to end 31st July 2009.
 
To buy on line at this super price, go to; www.mirrorwarehouse.co.uk