Re: Theft alarm for portable generator?

[Curmudgeon <ehtoya@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:11:57 -0700 (PDT), Jim <alarminex@xxxxxxx>
wrote:

>On Sep 14, 1:50 pm, 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? 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.
>
Thanks, Jim. I like your way of thinking...