Monthly Archives: October 2024

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  1. From Landlines to Door Entry: Why 4-wire Analogue Systems Still Ring True

    An image showing a 4-wire analogue video entry system

    Think landlines, televisions, and door entry systems. Why are 4-wire analogue systems still so popular?

    In the age of 4K streaming and super-fast internet speeds thanks to fibre optics, analogue television largely seems like a relic of the past—yet analogue systems are here to stay!

    As early as the aughts, many countries began to transition away from analogue television broadcasting. Analogue systems, with their limited average 6-megahertz bandwidth, were increasingly outmatched by the emerging demands of contemporary digital applications. As the world embraced digital technologies requiring higher data transfer rates, the need for analogue television became irrelevant.

    A visual depicting blue light traversing a fibre optic cable. Fibre cables facilitate rapid data transmission across networks, enabling advanced networking and internet technologies.

    While we all know about traditional television, analogue 4-wire systems are not entirely obsolete, especially in the context of door entry.

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  2. Lock In On This: Five Kits To Save You Time, Money And Effort!

    Access different locking kits for various commercial and residential applications

    Explore dozens of affordable locking kits for your projects

    If you ever need access to a variety of locking solutions designed specifically to save you time and money, we are your ideal supplier. 

    We stock dozens of locking packs for residential and commercial use. Our versatile kits are designed with you as the tradesperson in mind and vary in the components supplied. Whether your project requires a motorised door opener, mortice lock, rim lock or sash lock, you can access your preferred type of locking solution. Some kits also include panic buttons and break glass units.

    Individual parts can be purchased, but we recommend buying a kit for a more complete and convenient solution. 

    “Our locking kits include the necessary components to save installers and locksmiths time. It's easier than buying individual parts, and they go to site with everything they need,” says our Managing Director, Steve Stuart. 

    In no particular order, here are five locking kits we recommend to keep your projects

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