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Plain-English guides from VMT's engineers on fire alarm faults and servicing, intruder alarm grades, CCTV choices and access control hardware.
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01Fire alarms
Fire alarm guides
Written by the engineers who carry out our fire alarm maintenance across Telford and the West Midlands.
Fire alarmsFire Alarm Servicing: What’s Included & How Often? (UK Guide)3 min read
Fire alarmsFire Alarm Panel Beeping: What It Means & What To Do5 min read
Fire alarmsFire Alarm Logbook: What Must Be Recorded + Example Entries4 min read
Fire alarmsFire Alarm Faults: 10 Common Causes (UK)6 min read
Fire alarmsFire Alarm False Alarms: 9 Common Causes & How to Reduce Them3 min read
Fire alarmsFire Alarm Categories Explained: L1–L5, M, P1–P2 (Simple Guide)4 min read02Intruder alarms
Intruder alarm guides
Written by the engineers who carry out our intruder alarm installation across Telford and the West Midlands.
Intruder alarmsIntruder Alarm Grades: 1–4 Explained (UK Guide)3 min read
Intruder alarmsWired vs Wireless Intruder Alarms: Pros, Cons & Reliability (UK Guide)4 min read03CCTV
CCTV guides
Written by the engineers who carry out our CCTV installation across Telford and the West Midlands.
CCTVCCTV Camera Positioning: 9 Common Mistakes (UK Guide)4 min read
CCTVIP vs HD CCTV: Which Is Best for Homes and Small Businesses in the UK?3 min read04Access control
Access control guides
Written by the engineers who carry out our access control and door entry across Telford and the West Midlands.
Access controlSMARTair vs Aperio: Which Access Solution Fits Your Doors? (UK Guide)4 min read
Access controlMaglock vs Electric Strike: Which Is Best for Access Control in the UK?4 min readStart a quote