Some SOB broke into my shop

res0rli9 wrote:Just put a Steel door in and wire it with 220 and when the Bass-Turd touches it he'll be
laying there when you get home.  

I've actually thought about that,it's illegal in Ohio but what the hell,theft is too and they don't prosecute those bastards.

My side door is metal but if I did that I might forget about it and zap myself . My next line of defense is my fence. I have about 560 ft of 25 year old privacy fence around my backyard that is falling apart and has seen it's better days. My plans are to replace all of it with a new privacy fence, but on the inside top edge there is going to be a wire that is charged with one of those transformers for livestock . So when they grab on to climb over, they'll get the surprise of their life . That's a little further down the road though. The day I discovered my shop was broken into I was having my 32 year old HVAC system replaced with a modern and way more efficient heat pump.

Doug Rahn wrote:My side door is metal but if I did that I might forget about it and zap myself . My next line of defense is my fence. I have about 560 ft of 25 year old privacy fence around my backyard that is falling apart and has seen it's better days. My plans are to replace all of it with a new privacy fence, but on the inside top edge there is going to be a wire that is charged with one of those transformers for livestock . So when they grab on to climb over, they'll get the surprise of their life . That's a little further down the road though. The day I discovered my shop was broken into I was having my 32 year old HVAC system replaced with a modern and way more efficient heat pump.

You would only forget about it once Doug.

Doug Rahn wrote:My side door is metal but if I did that I might forget about it and zap myself . My next line of defense is my fence. I have about 560 ft of 25 year old privacy fence around my backyard that is falling apart and has seen it's better days. My plans are to replace all of it with a new privacy fence, but on the inside top edge there is going to be a wire that is charged with one of those transformers for livestock . So when they grab on to climb over, they'll get the surprise of their life . That's a little further down the road though. The day I discovered my shop was broken into I was having my 32 year old HVAC system replaced with a modern and way more efficient heat pump.

Thats what Ive had around the top of my fence for 20+yrs & yes it works but if they make it pass that my Bear will get them.

You have to question why they left so many things of value. Did they get scared and run off? If so, they may come back for the rest. I wouldn't hesitate getting things buttoned up.

I also purchased a alarm system thru honeywell. Check there website and look at the sensors they sell.
http://homesecurity.honeywell.com/home_security.html

They sell a beam sensor that shoots a invisible beam across your property. If the beam is broken, a alarm is set off in your house. You could put the alarm at the house and a beam from your house to the shop... That will give you a heads up when they step on your property. http://www.security.honeywell.com/hsc/products/intruder-detection-systems/sensor/index.html

The sound of a pump shotgun racking a shell in will send anyone running for their life!!

Again, if you need any help or have questions, just PM me..

Tom

Tom,
Exactly what cameras did you buy and related stuff? I need something for my shop. Some IR good stuff for the shop and some not as good for the pool.

My first camera was a ACTI E77. I bought this because they were on sale.. The daylight picture is as good or better than what you see in this video. Not happy about the night vision. Good for what you want to watch during the day. People coming up to your front door, kids getting home from school, etc.. It comes with some kick ass software that allows you to monitor the cameras through your phone and computer. You don't have to pay someone for the service, you use your own computer and cell phone.
I read a lot of police blogs and it appears most bad guys break in during the day when everyone is at work. They knock on the front door to see if anyone is at home pretending to sell shit. No answer, they move to the back yard and kick the door in. Grab N run deal out here. They put flyers on your door to see if you pick them up. If they are not removed, they think no one is at home..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8ZQbEJKyXg

http://www.networkcameracritic.com/?p=2254

Ordered some better cameras for night. I will let you know how they work.

If you need any additional info or help just ask.

Tom

German shepherd.........

forget the security systems.  Any home with a dog or a big dog (shelpherd, pit, rottie, etc) the perps will drive right by and find a easier home to break into...

Agree but I have both and a Frontsight memberships for my family..

https://www.frontsight.com/

I have two 80# pit bulls. Best security system there is. My female gonna have puppies in about 6 weeks.

bigblok2000ranger wrote:I have two 80# pit bulls. Best security system there is. My female gonna have puppies in about 6 weeks.

ask anyone with dogs.
Perps will go right past your place and find another place much eaiser to hit...

I have Three DDR German sheps, the UPS folks are nervous about driving down my driveway.
Plus the dogs are apart of the family...

blown86hallet wrote:German shepherd.........

forget the security systems.  Any home with a dog or a big dog (shelpherd, pit, rottie, etc) the perps will drive right by and find a easier home to break into...  

Agreed, but a lot of us travel too much to be able to take care if a pup or two.

I can't argue the fact of a couple big dogs being a good security system. If you don't mind the land mines in the grass or the possibility the UPS guy gets bit by that security dog.

dfree383 wrote:

blown86hallet wrote:German shepherd.........

forget the security systems.  Any home with a dog or a big dog (shelpherd, pit, rottie, etc) the perps will drive right by and find a easier home to break into...  

Agreed, but a lot of us travel too much to be able to take care if a pup or two.

I do agree.. As we speak im in Louisville at our LAP plant doing some TT updates.
Good thing i have a great girlfriend that stays with my boys...

in the end, you can do all the security you want ( dogs, cameras, alarms, and so on ) if the bad guy wants your shit, he will get it. we can only try to make it as hard as we can for them.

220v on the metal door sounds like the best plan....

Also drill a whole in the over head door track just above one of the wheel's and put pad locks the there.

res0rli9 wrote:Also drill a whole in the over head door track just above one of the wheel's and put pad locks the there.

Ive also used a vice-grip or c-clamp as well.

I know what you are feeling Doug. You feel violated inside. Its the worst feeling. Had a break-in at my old place. It was local kids. you could tell by the shit they took.

For those looking for trailer alarm systems. google Tommy Johnson Sr. I was told he is doing alarms now since he sold his racing equipment buissnes in Nebrasca. I think he is in North Carolina now.

Good luck getting things taken care of.
Regards.
Al

Watch out for them trying to steal the catalytic convertor off that F-350. They tried to get mine but ran out of battery on the sawzall before they could get it!

Big dogs and light. Thieves hate both.

Well, I did figure out what else is missing. I went out to add the dead bolt lock on the side door and my Dewalt 18v drill is missing. Went looking for my Ingersoll Rand 1/2" air drill and it was gone. Started looking for other stuff that I use a lot and my brand new Rockwell mini saw and Cobalt air ratchet where also gone. Now I'm really pissed I'm sure there's other stuff missing, I just haven't noticed it yet.

Doug Rahn wrote:Well, I did figure out what else is missing. I went out to add the dead bolt lock on the side door and my Dewalt 18v drill is missing. Went looking for my Ingersoll Rand 1/2" air drill and it was gone. Started looking for other stuff that I use a lot and my brand new Rockwell mini saw and Cobalt air ratchet where also gone. Now I'm really pissed I'm sure there's other stuff missing, I just haven't noticed it yet.

never as easy as you first think I knew the Lap top was not all probably much more than you still know......

Make sure you do a police report and check the local pawn shops.

I'm with Coug on this one....I catch em on my property stealing and God can sort it out!!

another bad thing is if you post on the net your going to look at a truck or go racing.....the MFer's know your out of town!!