I have a generator which served me well during Super Storm Sandy.
Prior to Sandy I heard “urban legends” that thieves will use inexpensive lawnmowers to steal generators at night.
Supposedly, they will leave a running lawnmower at the scene, so that the homeowner is fooled into thinking that the sound of the lawnmower is the sound of their generator.
The legend may not be true. However, I wanted to better ensure that my generator would not be stolen at night, when it was being used solely to fuel the water heater.
At the time I could not find anything satisfactory this side of the Atlantic. Therefore, I looked to the U.K., where they have a greater reliance upon motorcycles, and thus a greater motorcycle theft rate.
I purchased an “Oxford Terra Force Ground Anchor”, an “Untouchable Security Chain”, and an “Untouchable Disc Lock” (see attached photos).
The quality of these items seems top notch.
Of course, anything can be compromised if you have the tools and the time. However, this set-up will discourage anyone who wants to quickly get in and out.
I paid £54.99 for the ground anchor,£126.96 ($198.08) for the chain, and £42.99 ($67.07) for the lock.
You can now buy these items in the U.S. (see below), but they are much more expensive than I paid. Therefore, you may get a better deal if you try to purchase them in the U.K.
http://www.amazon.com/PJB-Untouchabl...Security+Chain
41IWkEbc2yL__SL1000_.jpg 41i2iQhIdNL.jpg 31Ie11kqxCL.jpg
Prior to Sandy I heard “urban legends” that thieves will use inexpensive lawnmowers to steal generators at night.
Supposedly, they will leave a running lawnmower at the scene, so that the homeowner is fooled into thinking that the sound of the lawnmower is the sound of their generator.
The legend may not be true. However, I wanted to better ensure that my generator would not be stolen at night, when it was being used solely to fuel the water heater.
At the time I could not find anything satisfactory this side of the Atlantic. Therefore, I looked to the U.K., where they have a greater reliance upon motorcycles, and thus a greater motorcycle theft rate.
I purchased an “Oxford Terra Force Ground Anchor”, an “Untouchable Security Chain”, and an “Untouchable Disc Lock” (see attached photos).
The quality of these items seems top notch.
Of course, anything can be compromised if you have the tools and the time. However, this set-up will discourage anyone who wants to quickly get in and out.
I paid £54.99 for the ground anchor,£126.96 ($198.08) for the chain, and £42.99 ($67.07) for the lock.
You can now buy these items in the U.S. (see below), but they are much more expensive than I paid. Therefore, you may get a better deal if you try to purchase them in the U.K.
http://www.amazon.com/PJB-Untouchabl...Security+Chain
41IWkEbc2yL__SL1000_.jpg 41i2iQhIdNL.jpg 31Ie11kqxCL.jpg
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