Re: Theft alarm for portable generator?

[tourman <robercampbell@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Sep 14, 1:50=A0pm, Curmudgeon <eht...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have a Concord Express home alarm system monitored by Vector
> Security. They have so far been unable to help me with my question:
>
> I have purchased an expensive portable generator to provide power
> during our frequent outages. The generator is stored in my garage, but
> must be wheeled outside to the driveway when it is in use. I would
> like to devise some sort of sensor that would trigger the alarm system
> if the security cable is cut or the sensor is disturbed. Can you
> suggest anything that might work? The generator will be run under
> cover, protected from rain/snow but open on the sides for ventilation.
> As an additional deterrent the generator will also be chained to a
> sturdy anchor system buried 36=94 in the ground.

RHC: Seems you could do a couple of simple things

1-Make sure your chain is boron steel so it can't be easily cut. This
type of steel chain is VERY expensive and must be matched with a lock
of equal strength. Plan on spending $100 for a six foot length of
chain and another $250 for a matching quality lock (remember this is
only as good as the weakest part of the arrangement so if your post is
mickey mouse so is the whole arrangement.....)

2-You could also wire up a loop from a spare zone on your alarm panel
with a switch on a 24 hr loop underneath one of the wheels. If it
moves, the switch opens and the alarm goes off. However, make sure you
put this on an "on off" bypass switch in the garage so you can close
the "always armed" closed loop when you need to position or move the
generator. Wouldn't hurt to have a second siren in the garage so it
adds a little emphasis to your alarm signal..

3-A visible sign outside stating " premises monitored by video
cameras" might help even though it's only a ruse...

What the hell....options 2 and three are easy and cheap