generator security

Hi Steve, IMHO if someone really wants it they will take it, if not they may damage it anyway. But it will stop the opportunist thief.
Regards
Krakka

..sorry no links, but

Ford in US have a 'new truck' option, aimed at 'tradies, which consists of very strong cable, the treads through tools, etc., plus RFID tags that adhere to items one wants to secure. If the item is removed from the truck it triggers the car alarm.

There is and added benefit with the system, one can perform and audit of what equipment 'should be on board', electronically, once you have set up the computer system mounted in truck dash.

Plus I 'think' there is a similar copy-cat aftermarket system around, again in US.

If the cable only cost $25 I'd be getting better quality one as they can be well over $100 for a very good one.
There are plenty of pushbikes around that cost several times what your gennie cost ie: $4-5K for a good bike, up to $10k for a very good one.

Mate if it gets as serious as bolt cutters, they are prepared, and will be equipped to steal regardless, and your prob camping in the wrong spot.

Any sort of cable stops the grab n run brigade, prob helps your insurance too.

On that note, tell your ins co, make sure its covered, I have up to 4k for unspecified items away from house for very little extra premium.

Wonder how many people havent thought about the insurance side of it?

Even a security cable will not stop them , if they really want your generator all they do is cut/break away a section of the plastic handle(on top of a Honda genny) and it is then a simple matter to remove security chain/wire. If your going to use a chain or wire make sure it passes through a metal section of genny.
Gary

I just bought a second hand bike with a lock wrapped around the frame.... no key, so this afternoon, I'm going to remove it... I'll soon be able to tell you how easy it is!!

Perhaps someone can explain why we use the term "push bike" when it is moved by pedalling and not pushing.

Push type bicyles were used in the 17th century.

if in doubt -- and you dont mind wasting $20 to save up to $1000 then try to break it yourself ....

try bolt cutters on it, and not the little ones -- Big ones like a criminal may have in the back of his car / ute -- then belt the crap out of the locks with a hammer ...

If you can break it without to much fuss - then you have your answer -- if it takes 15 min of grunt and skin ripping ... then you should be ok ....

Boc

Hi Guys
Thanks for the replies I had a good look at the lock it is a tioga cable lock the description on the web say's it is their highest security cable lock. I thought I would use it as I already have this lock I thought someone would already have experience with them. When I looked at the cables sold with gen sets they needed a lock and it would need to be a bolt cutter proof one The bicycle ones having the lock incorporated into the cable might be ok
Steve