Shed Security

[compo]

Cannot better the above practical advice. For something non practical consider a small mattress with a couply of fluffy pillows and sat on that a 10stone rottweiler unfed for the last 3 days with a thorn in its foot oh and a padlock plugged into the mains as the only bar to access. Completely unhelpful but no more than scum like this deserve. Failing that you can borrow my mother in law.

Sorry to hear your news.

Better hope Androcles doesn't take up bike thieving then.

 

[Pikey]

It's prob not the best alarm in the world, but at seven quid can't really sniff at the garage alarms in Aldi at the moment. They are the same as the ones u can get on eBay but a couple of quid cheaper.

I got a hardened steel wall anchor for about the same price from eBay, with little nuts that shear off so you cant undo them again. U could attach these to a concrete floor in a shed.

I can see the garage door from my bedroom window, so I don't need the telescopic rifle site any more either.

Everyone's a winner.

 

[sidevalve]

The PIR alarms that go off in the shed can be pretty good [look for something over 120db] but as I found out if you're tucked up in bed in the land of nod you may not hear it. That's why I went for the one that alarms in the house.

 

[Edwards80]

The PIR alarms that go off in the shed can be pretty good [look for something over 120db] but as I found out if you're tucked up in bed in the land of nod you may not hear it. That's why I went for the one that alarms in the house.

Do you have a link to one that sounds in the house? My main bedroom is at the front of the house so I don't think I would hear the alarm in the garden.

 

[Nosaj]

Better hope Androcles doesn't take up bike thieving then.

If he met my mother in law sitting on that mattress it would put him off for life.

As a PS who is Androcles (EDIT: ignore that, I'm being mighty thick, thought it was a member name on here - he still wouldn't beat the mother in law though)

 

[compo]

Make sure that the PIR doesn't take in a shed window. If so thieves will sometimes set off the alarm, householder comes out and sees all is well and resets the alarm. Then the thief repeats it, and generally the householder says stuff it, it must be faulty and turns it off. The thief returns and the shed is his oyster. They used to do the same with those trembler car alarms.

 

[BSRU]

Do you have a link to one that sounds in the house? My main bedroom is at the front of the house so I don't think I would hear the alarm in the garden.

You can buy systems with wireless sirens which can be placed anywhere, within a reasonable distance.

 

[Psyclist]

Do you have a concrete base in your shed?

If yes buy a Yanchor and a heavy duty chain and lock (Almax are the best) And N.Y Kryptonite lock.

The only way they'll be getting through those are with an Angle grinder which will be very tricky.

 

[Linford]

The PIR alarms that go off in the shed can be pretty good [look for something over 120db] but as I found out if you're tucked up in bed in the land of nod you may not hear it. That's why I went for the one that alarms in the house.

I have one of these as well. Drives the missus bonkers when I go and get the bike out

 

[Enw.nigel]

Thanks everyone for some useful and amusing suggestions. I am going to go along the lines of cutting away a section of the wooden floor, excavate and pour concrete (postcrete seems ideal) into it with a u shaped anchor in place. I will then relay the boards on top of the concrete leaving the u shape protruding above.
Suggestions from where to get a u shaped anchor capable of withstanding bolt cutters would be welcome.
I will then use chain to shackle the bikes to the anchor. Again, suggestions for a supplier for a suitable chain and lock would be welcome.
The PIR deterrent is also a must. I sleep in the back of the house and am not a heavy sleeper (except for last Friday) so that should wake me plus is a good deterrent for any thieves.
The shed door T-hinges are going to be covered with mild steel plates bolted in place through the shed/door. Two good quality hasp & staples plus padlocks will then secure the door. That should then, surely, do the job.
Until all that is in place any bikes purchased will stay indoors.
Many thanks again to you all for taking the time to put forward your suggestions.

 

[sidevalve]

E bay do the indoor wireless alarm [ just look up shed alarms/driveway alert, mine was about £30.00]. Note- as above DON'T forget to switch off when getting the bikes out !
For ground anchor and chain look in your nearest m/cycle dealer. For the anchor look for it's thickness [really heavy duty croppers don't open too far] and for the chain/lock look out for through hardend steel 10-13mm thick[ordinary steel chain just won't do] with a thatchem approved padlock [using this MAY get you a discount on any bike insurance, it does on my m/cycle but not sure if bike insurers have caught on yet]. sadly this will be about £50 - £100 for the chain/lock alone.
Sad that decent folk have to go to these lengths innit ?

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

Masterlock from b&q at at around £16 which is a mighty good price of kit - http://www.masterlock.com/product_details/ChainsChainLocks/8291DPS
Got mine for £25 with a wide steel U shackle , alled ked head bolts and two bearings you hammer into the Allen head holes once mounted.
You can get the chain version for a separate padlock.

 

[fossyant]

Sad that decent folk have to go to these lengths innit ?

It's crazy. Had an attempt last year on my garage - they went for the weak spot - the wooden window, removed the glass. You know what, I already knew this so it's barred top to bottom and screwed into the frame and surrounding bricks. The garage door has 3 locks, and the side door can't be opened any more.

Well, in went extra knock detector glass alarms (just a few quid) and a battery powered shed alarm - these are quite good, and more window bars. The downside with my alarm is there is quite a delay before it goes off (remote controlled) so in theory they could get to the alarm and rip it down. Some give just a five second delay. All bikes are anchored to ground/wall anchors with heavy chains and D's.

 

[classic33]

Thanks everyone for some useful and amusing suggestions. I am going to go along the lines of cutting away a section of the wooden floor, excavate and pour concrete (postcrete seems ideal) into it with a u shaped anchor in place. I will then relay the boards on top of the concrete leaving the u shape protruding above.
Suggestions from where to get a u shaped anchor capable of withstanding bolt cutters would be welcome.
I will then use chain to shackle the bikes to the anchor. Again, suggestions for a supplier for a suitable chain and lock would be welcome.
The PIR deterrent is also a must. I sleep in the back of the house and am not a heavy sleeper (except for last Friday) so that should wake me plus is a good deterrent for any thieves.
The shed door T-hinges are going to be covered with mild steel plates bolted in place through the shed/door. Two good quality hasp & staples plus padlocks will then secure the door. That should then, surely, do the job.
Until all that is in place any bikes purchased will stay indoors.
Many thanks again to you all for taking the time to put forward your suggestions.

Try and get hold of some reinforcing bar. Bent to shape you can then get the ends bent into any shape you're able to go into the concrete.

 

[Flying Dodo]

For beefing up the security in a shed, consider one of these, to bolt your bikes to.