Re: Theft alarm for portable generator?

["Bob La Londe" <onebikenut@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Curmudgeon" <ehtoya@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:55:34 -0500, G. Morgan <G_Morgan@xxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>>Curmudgeon Wrote:
>>
>>>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.
>>
>>Here is what I did for outside A/C units (copper theft).
>>
>
> Thanks for the suggestion - I have decided to take a simpler route. I
> have ordered a 15-foot LockAlarm (http://www.etipinc.com/lockalarm.asp
> ). I can loop this around the generator, through my ground anchor, and
> into my adjacent kitchen through the window. If the alarm sounds I
> will surely hear it. The generator will only be used if I am at home,
> so it will never sit unattended in the driveway. This is not perfect,
> but I think it's close enough since I'm close to the road in a densely
> populated community. My setup should provide enough deterrence to send
> the bad guys someplace easier. I hope...
>
> Thanks
> Dave (the Curmudgeon)
>
> But I did like the concept of making the generator chassis hot,
> thiough.

Obviously the original post was a half joke, but for those who might not
understand that booby traps which are intended to cause harm are illegal
atleast in the US.  You would certainly get charged with a crime if somebody
was injured.  Yes, even a low life scum bag thief.  You would also be open
to civil liability.