Re: Theft alarm for portable generator?

[Jim <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

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.

Using the name Curmudgeon you may actually like this suggestion.

Include the casing of the generator in the AC output of the generator
with a cut off switch in the garage.

You may have a little mess to clean up in the morning but ashes are
easy to dispose of.