These Adhesives Deserve a Spot in Every Technician’s Truck
How hot glue, double-stick mounting tape and other adhesives can save you in sticky situations.
Bob is currently a Security Sales & Integration "Tech Talk" columnist and a contributing technical writer. Bob installed his first DIY home intercom system at the age of 13, and formally started his technology career as a Navy communication electronics technician during the Vietnam War. He then attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering and went on to complete a Security Management program at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Since 1976, Bob has served in a variety of technical, training and project management positions with organizations such ADT, Rollins, National Guardian, Lockheed Martin, American Alarm Supply, Sonitrol and Ingersoll Rand. Early in his career, Bob started and operated his own alarm dealership. He has also served as treasurer of the Wisconsin Burglar and Fire Alarm Association and on Security Industry Association (SIA) standards committees. Bob also provides media and training consulting to the security industry.
How hot glue, double-stick mounting tape and other adhesives can save you in sticky situations.
Don’t let your vehicle be burglarized or high-value items get stolen. Here are some safe travel tips with specifics to working in the security trade.
Bob Dolph dishes on the latest advances in intrusion tech to help give you that extra professional advantage in the ever-competitive DIY/MIY security marketplace.
From punny shirts to useful tools, tech expert Bob Dolph shares his gadget picks in his 2017 holiday gift guide for techs.
UL’s new Cybersecurity Assurance Program assess software vulnerabilities and weaknesses, minimizes exploitation and more.
When it comes to HUA devices, what you propose and install could someday save a person’s life. Here are some installation tips and resources.
Tech expert Bob Dolph is concerned over a comment thread in an online discussion about an installation. What would you do?
Did you know that the biggest cause of problems in system installations is proper electrical termination, or the connecting of cables to equipment or other cables?
It never hurts to review the importance of sound basic skills and practices, especially when many experienced techs are responsible for training newbies.
SSI’s resident tech expert Bob Dolph recounts his professional career, the evolution of electronic security and the beginnings of Tech Talk.
Bob Dolph’s 2021 holiday gift guide has something for all security professionals, from helpful tools to nifty gadgets and more.
Proper tools selection and use will allow technicians to do neater and more efficient installations and service, says tech expert Bob Dolph.
Tech expert Bob Dolph drills down on the concepts of grounding and its many types, as well as advice for lightning surge suppression.
While tools, installation, servicing, etc., are considered technical skills or hard skills, which are heavily emphasized in any tech industry, soft skills tend to be taken for granted.
If you do suffer an unfortunate safety accident, it could affect you or your fellow workers for the rest of their careers.
This session will help integrators better understand the needs and market demands of their retail customers.
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