Home Security

Ravinder · 3rd December 2016, 16:42

Hi guys

We currently have no alarm or security system in our household. I have nagged my parents many times over it to get something fitted as I feel it is very important. They have always dismissed it.

Anyway, last night, someone broke into our shed in the garden and stole our lawnmower. They must of jumped over the back fence which isn't particularly hard to do. My dad left the shed door open so it was easy for them to get in and take it.

Anyway, it worries me that next time, it could be inside the house and I obviously wouldn't want that.

The other thing is that we have a small dog who sleeps downstairs so will an alarm system not trigger with any movement?

I want a good system but nothing overly expensive. CCTV is also an option. What do you suggest? Many thanks.

freck · 3rd December 2016, 16:52

Alarm systems are ok but to be honest, a dog is the biggest deterrent as the burglars won't take a risk with the dog being either noisy or aggressive.

If you want an alarm, it's worth spending the money for a properly installed one as they're much less prone to false activations. You can also omit rooms that have pets in when set.
A cheaper option though is to fit dummy bell boxes with battery powered leds in so it looks to the opportunist thief like you have an alarm.

klarzy · 3rd December 2016, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by freck

Alarm systems are ok but to be honest, a dog is the biggest deterrent as the burglars won't take a risk with the dog being either noisy or aggressive.

If you want an alarm, it's worth spending the money for a properly installed one as they're much less prone to false activations. You can also omit rooms that have pets in when set.
A cheaper option though is to fit dummy bell boxes with battery powered leds in so it looks to the opportunist thief like you have an alarm.

Dog... as suggested... or Gravel... they hate the noise gravel makes

Phill_190 · 3rd December 2016, 17:08

Burglar alarms can have pet friendly sensors fitted now and wireless which is good.. we had this installed
http://www.amiga.co.uk/burglar-alarms-kent.htm

LotusLC · 3rd December 2016, 17:18

I have both Gravel and a large dog for security

mininuts · 3rd December 2016, 18:26

Like said Rav, you can't beat a dog for security. Perhaps a larger friend for your small dog is the answer!
We have gravel around our cottage and nobody can get near without us hearing, very simple but very effective

Sorry about your lawnmower, perhaps your shed will be locked from now on.

zedhed · 4th December 2016, 08:57

gonna be installing a response alarm and twin cctv soon.also have a dogue de bordeux and a staff for security

gonna need it all when I start my garage build as soon as the zt is complete.

macafee2 · 4th December 2016, 19:11

cctv. need infra red to see at night. make sure it is not fitted so its vision runs parallel to a wall as the infra red will blind the camera at night. it "reflects" off the wall. some systems also cant look out of a window for similar reason, it reflects off the glass. place the recorder so it is not easily stolen.

macafee2

neilll · 4th December 2016, 19:23

You can always borrow my wife if need be!!

Neil

Ennine · 4th December 2016, 19:32

Firstly take a good look around the property. Try and put yourself in the position of wanting to break in. Find the weak spots and deal with them, First lines of defence are secure gates and fences,(and good locks on shed that you actually use !!) good locks are important. Motion triggered outside lighting is the next step. As far as alarms go, yes dummy boxes can deter the opportunist but only to a small extent. Pets need not be a problem with systems but take a look at your passive security first.

Nige

3rd December 2016, 16:42	#1
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3rd December 2016, 16:52	#2
freck Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Connie Tourer Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Preston Posts: 1,051 Thanks: 142 Thanked 274 Times in 226 Posts	Alarm systems are ok but to be honest, a dog is the biggest deterrent as the burglars won't take a risk with the dog being either noisy or aggressive. If you want an alarm, it's worth spending the money for a properly installed one as they're much less prone to false activations. You can also omit rooms that have pets in when set. A cheaper option though is to fit dummy bell boxes with battery powered leds in so it looks to the opportunist thief like you have an alarm. __________________ Steve Teamwork makes the dream work! Mods planned - Cruise retrofit - Done, ZT front bumper - Done, 160 remap - Done...and probably one or two more This vehicle was the 15,751st 75 Tourer to run off the production line, out of 27,407 This vehicle was the 3,726th 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur to be made out of 4,100 This vehicle was the 732nd 75 Tourer in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 4,100 Starlight Silver 75 Tourers

3rd December 2016, 17:18	#5
LotusLC This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Auto / ZT-T Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: York Posts: 3,981 Thanks: 3,329 Thanked 1,644 Times in 1,238 Posts	I have both Gravel and a large dog for security __________________ Lotus Carlton - Number 852 (My old car) https://i.imgur.com/Cwa3376m.jpg

3rd December 2016, 18:26	#6
mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	Like said Rav, you can't beat a dog for security. Perhaps a larger friend for your small dog is the answer! We have gravel around our cottage and nobody can get near without us hearing, very simple but very effective Sorry about your lawnmower, perhaps your shed will be locked from now on. __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

4th December 2016, 08:57	#7
zedhed Posted a thing or two zt saloon turbo Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tipton Posts: 1,461 Thanks: 1 Thanked 167 Times in 132 Posts	gonna be installing a response alarm and twin cctv soon.also have a dogue de bordeux and a staff for securitygonna need it all when I start my garage build as soon as the zt is complete.

3rd December 2016, 17:08	#4
Phill_190 Gets stuck in MG ZT Saloon Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 653 Thanks: 36 Thanked 97 Times in 74 Posts	Burglar alarms can have pet friendly sensors fitted now and wireless which is good.. we had this installed http://www.amiga.co.uk/burglar-alarms-kent.htm

4th December 2016, 19:11	#8
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	cctv. need infra red to see at night. make sure it is not fitted so its vision runs parallel to a wall as the infra red will blind the camera at night. it "reflects" off the wall. some systems also cant look out of a window for similar reason, it reflects off the glass. place the recorder so it is not easily stolen. macafee2

4th December 2016, 19:23	#9
neilll Gets stuck in MG ZT,MG ZT-T Join Date: May 2008 Location: St. Helens Posts: 961 Thanks: 211 Thanked 235 Times in 158 Posts	You can always borrow my wife if need be!! Neil

4th December 2016, 19:32	#10
Ennine Posted a thing or two Ford Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Portmahomack Posts: 1,330 Thanks: 545 Thanked 317 Times in 193 Posts	Firstly take a good look around the property. Try and put yourself in the position of wanting to break in. Find the weak spots and deal with them, First lines of defence are secure gates and fences,(and good locks on shed that you actually use !!) good locks are important. Motion triggered outside lighting is the next step. As far as alarms go, yes dummy boxes can deter the opportunist but only to a small extent. Pets need not be a problem with systems but take a look at your passive security first. Nige __________________ Ni9e How to: Replace touch screen Navall II [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by Ennine; 4th December 2016 at 19:35.. Reason: Sp

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