Folks,
I recently installed a wireless alarm system that is
extremely non-invasive from an installation
standpoint. Got the garage covered real easily.
Might want to consider that. I believe the receiver
can be 100 yds or so from the sensor/transmitter.
Great for remote garages. PIECES slept better than I
did on its recent visit.
--- Greg Gowins <cartman@dnai.com> wrote:
> Howdy listers,
>
> Thanks for the ideas on how better to secure the
> garage. I've already
> disconnected the wires that ran to the switch.
> Evidently that was something
> maintenance was supposed to do over a year ago, but
> for whatever reason my
> garage was skipped. I can't use the 2X4 method
> because the only entrance to
> the garage is the garage door.. I'll look into a
> motion sensor to add.
> However, now that the lock is no longer wired,
> they'll either have to use a
> code scanner to open the door, or cut through it. I
> hope they don't take
> those measures. But I checked and my insurance is
> current and it does cover
> a detached garage. It's just a pain to go and
> replace that stuff if it is
> taken. Thanks again to the list!
>
> Greg Gowins
> '69 Sprite
> Dublin, CA
>
> PS I wish I was still in Texas. In Texas, you can
> use deadly force at
> night to protect personal property. In CA, if you
> do that, you just get
> sued by the burglar.
>
>
=====
Ron Soave
"You Are What You Remember"
1960 Bugeye
1972 BGT
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