Re: Theft alarm for portable generator?

[G. Morgan <G_Morgan@xxxxxxxx>]

Nicko Wrote:

>On Sep 14, 12:50Â 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 36â?? in the ground.
>
>Wouldn't the power going out be a dead giveaway if someone stole the
>generator?  Could you get an alarm that would sound if the power went
>out while you were asleep?

what fun is that?  That sounds way too simple, this should be a major
time consuming and expensive project!   ;-)