12' chickens work best!You forgot the attack chickens.
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Any Security System Experts Out There?
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Bassbob
Emissary
That’s why there’s a hard drive. Which you should put outside of the living space. Maybe in the attic under some insulation. Or under the floor in a crawl space.
But? Most sprinkler systems use petroleum based plastic pipes. Which means petroleum based liquids will eat away at sprinkler pipes and sprinkler heads. Suggest use galvanized iron pipe with metal heads instead. Heck of a light show if nothing else? Or, one heck of a BBQ Pit?The motion sensing sprinkler system sounds like a great idea especially if you combine it with @Bassbob idea of filling the system with a flammable substance....
But? Most sprinkler systems use petroleum based plastic pipes. Which means petroleum based liquids will eat away at sprinkler pipes and sprinkler heads. Suggest use galvanized iron pipe with metal heads instead. Heck of a light show if nothing else? Or, one heck of a BBQ Pit?The motion sensing sprinkler system sounds like a great idea especially if you combine it with @Bassbob idea of filling the system with a flammable substance....
Keystone19250
SAINT
Just don’t cook the paperboy or yourBut? Most sprinkler systems use petroleum based plastic pipes. Which means petroleum based liquids will eat away at sprinkler pipes and sprinkler heads. Suggest use galvanized iron pipe with metal heads instead. Heck of a light show if nothing else? Or, one heck of a BBQ Pit?
in-laws that may stop over unexpectedly.
AWW, MAN!!!!Just don’t cook the paperboy or your
in-laws that may stop over unexpectedly.
You read my mind, so much for fun in the fast lane?
P.S. I mostly like my in laws uncooked. Good people.
Bassbob
Emissary
How much money you want to spend ? I would weigh the odds of someone ever trying to come in and kill you against your budget.
HayesGreener
Ronin
I have a hard-wired camera system but I am not very knowledgeable about alarm systems. Strengthening door frames and doors and good locks has already been mentioned. Here in hurricane country there is a lot of attention paid to impact resistant doors and windows. I am personally fond of a door bar called the Katy Bar. If someone is trying to get in while you are home they are not getting in, or at least it slows them down so you have time to get the shotgun.
https://katybar.com/
https://katybar.com/
EchoWraith
Alpha
I faced similar concerns about home security and found that reinforcing entry points is crucial. Upgrading to solid wood or reinforced steel doors with high-quality deadbolts significantly enhances security. I discovered a variety of robust door options at Door Design Lab, which offers durable and stylish solutions. Additionally, installing motion-activated lighting around the property's exterior can deter potential intruders. It's also beneficial to have a security system with both wired and wireless components for redundancy.
Model 457
Master Class
Generic alarm system decals. No specificity aside from the presence of an alarm system.
Model 457
Master Class
My plan is simple:
1) Zoned motion triggered outdoor lighting with good cameras. The purpose of the zoned lighting is so you can tell where the perp(s) are in the yard. I also have smart bulbs inside so I can turn lights on and off from my phone or google nests.
2) Make it as difficult as possible and design it to cause as much noise as possible for entry attempts. Garage and service porch doors should be reinforced.
3) A good alarm system. This is intended to alert you versus protect your stuff.
4) Have a good defensive plan for all points of entry considering time of day. Make sure family members know what they are supposed to do. In my home, the family is to lock up in the saferoom and call the police. They are not to exit no matter what they hear until I give the all clear unless the place is on fire.
5) Know your vantage points. Wait for the intruder(s) to come to you.
6) Shoot to kill.
No matter how good everything is and how prepared you are, if someone want to get in bad enough, they will. It is all about protecting life, not belongings.
1) Zoned motion triggered outdoor lighting with good cameras. The purpose of the zoned lighting is so you can tell where the perp(s) are in the yard. I also have smart bulbs inside so I can turn lights on and off from my phone or google nests.
2) Make it as difficult as possible and design it to cause as much noise as possible for entry attempts. Garage and service porch doors should be reinforced.
3) A good alarm system. This is intended to alert you versus protect your stuff.
4) Have a good defensive plan for all points of entry considering time of day. Make sure family members know what they are supposed to do. In my home, the family is to lock up in the saferoom and call the police. They are not to exit no matter what they hear until I give the all clear unless the place is on fire.
5) Know your vantage points. Wait for the intruder(s) to come to you.
6) Shoot to kill.
No matter how good everything is and how prepared you are, if someone want to get in bad enough, they will. It is all about protecting life, not belongings.
powerboatr
Professional
we have solar trip lights and powered trip lights
mainly so i can see the dogs at night when they go out.
fenced yard and it takes one gate to get to the front door
sort of weird how that happened
plus we have some darn good cameras that are amazing. they log normal and not normal people (faces and cars)
if one is at gate on in driveway the screen does a red box around the object
so it jumps out at you or you can have it text or email you
i catch alot of cats, bunnies and LARGE birds doing unspeakable things in the yard
our entries are steal doors, dead bolts etc
you would have to make much noise to get it open
even the giant garage doors., they are not flimsy builders or lowes doors
plus the pups tends to act weird if a not normal is in drive way
they both love the fedex guy, he brings the chewy box...so he is a possible freebie if he gets in
mainly so i can see the dogs at night when they go out.
fenced yard and it takes one gate to get to the front door
sort of weird how that happened
plus we have some darn good cameras that are amazing. they log normal and not normal people (faces and cars)
if one is at gate on in driveway the screen does a red box around the object
so it jumps out at you or you can have it text or email you
i catch alot of cats, bunnies and LARGE birds doing unspeakable things in the yard
our entries are steal doors, dead bolts etc
you would have to make much noise to get it open
even the giant garage doors., they are not flimsy builders or lowes doors
plus the pups tends to act weird if a not normal is in drive way
they both love the fedex guy, he brings the chewy box...so he is a possible freebie if he gets in
Recusant
Hellcat
Even if you have glass break detectors or infrared motion detectors thoughout house if your system can be jammed you might be out of luck.
www.govtech.com
How Thieves Are Using Wi-Fi Jammers to Break Into Homes
In a statement by the Los Angeles Police Department, officers warn that a group in Wilshire is using Wi-Fi jamming technology to disarm surveillance cameras and alarm systems that rely on Wi-Fi.
www.govtech.com
Talyn
SAINT
Yep.Even if you have glass break detectors or infrared motion detectors thoughout house if your system can be jammed you might be out of luck.
How Thieves Are Using Wi-Fi Jammers to Break Into Homes
In a statement by the Los Angeles Police Department, officers warn that a group in Wilshire is using Wi-Fi jamming technology to disarm surveillance cameras and alarm systems that rely on Wi-Fi.
That's why everything should be hard wired, with a battery back-up if the power is cut.
SL66
Custom
My take on it.
#1 A good early warning system paired with a solid action plan is recommended in the case of an "INTRUDER RELATED EVENT".
#2 Properly installed hardware is essential, a lock or deadbolt is easily defeated with a pocket knife if the strke jamb is not bored deep enuff for 100% throw of the bolt. A misaligned strike plate can make a keyed entry lock easy to get passed as well.
#3 Impact rated windows could slow down an unwanted visitor.
Any more than that could very well cost you your life in the event of a fire or other emergency if you are incapacitated as first responders try to make entry.
Thanks for reading.
#1 A good early warning system paired with a solid action plan is recommended in the case of an "INTRUDER RELATED EVENT".
#2 Properly installed hardware is essential, a lock or deadbolt is easily defeated with a pocket knife if the strke jamb is not bored deep enuff for 100% throw of the bolt. A misaligned strike plate can make a keyed entry lock easy to get passed as well.
#3 Impact rated windows could slow down an unwanted visitor.
Any more than that could very well cost you your life in the event of a fire or other emergency if you are incapacitated as first responders try to make entry.
Thanks for reading.