Re: Theft alarm for portable generator?

[Nicko <nervous.nick@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Sep 21, 7:45=A0pm, G. Morgan <G_Mor...@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> >On Sep 14, 12:50=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:
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> >> 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.
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> >Wouldn't the power going out be a dead giveaway if someone stole the
> >generator? =A0Could you get an alarm that would sound if the power went
> >out while you were asleep?
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> what fun is that? =A0That sounds way too simple, this should be a major
> time consuming and expensive project! =A0 ;-)

You worded it better than I could have.

Heh.