How do you lock/secure your generator?
My Yamaha EF2800i was easy to secure since it was an open frame design. Aside from the handles, my new Champion 3400 model doesn't show any obvious places to secure a locking device to it. Any brill...
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Here is what I do:
1: Two security chains, metal, high test. Not stuff that is cut at the Home Labyrinth store. I import the padlocks from Germany, as Abus Granit are good. Alternatively, Sobo padlocks are a lot cheaper, but they are decently secure. Recommendation is a "detainer disk" key lock. Yes, Bosnian Bill and the Lockpicking Lawyer can pick those open, but not many people on the street are going to be carrying a pick with them and trying to open the lock up at the right angle to get in.
2: Insurance. If someone wants a generator enough, they will be taking it. Worst case, they will use a cordless angle grinder and cut the handles of the generator.
3: If the claim is big enough, write it off my taxes.
Of course, the best solution is to get an Onan generator. Out of sight, out of mind.
1: Two security chains, metal, high test. Not stuff that is cut at the Home Labyrinth store. I import the padlocks from Germany, as Abus Granit are good. Alternatively, Sobo padlocks are a lot cheaper, but they are decently secure. Recommendation is a "detainer disk" key lock. Yes, Bosnian Bill and the Lockpicking Lawyer can pick those open, but not many people on the street are going to be carrying a pick with them and trying to open the lock up at the right angle to get in.
2: Insurance. If someone wants a generator enough, they will be taking it. Worst case, they will use a cordless angle grinder and cut the handles of the generator.
3: If the claim is big enough, write it off my taxes.
Of course, the best solution is to get an Onan generator. Out of sight, out of mind.
