Neat idea for securing that garage door
Discussion
For a cheap and easy way to improve your bike's garage security, this looks a neat idea: www.garage-guard.co.uk
However, I wonder if the Garage Guard's own lock is any more difficult to pick than those shown in the videos! I suppose it's got a much smaller keyhole, so trickier to fit picks in.
Though I wonder if you'd be better off simply replacing your lock cylinder with a high security cylinder and/or adding one of these ... www.saundersonsecurity.co.uk/acatalog/Garage_Door_...
However, I wonder if the Garage Guard's own lock is any more difficult to pick than those shown in the videos! I suppose it's got a much smaller keyhole, so trickier to fit picks in.
Though I wonder if you'd be better off simply replacing your lock cylinder with a high security cylinder and/or adding one of these ... www.saundersonsecurity.co.uk/acatalog/Garage_Door_...
They just 'peel' the doors back mate, had it done to mine, a lock plate or garage defender makes little odds, the door is just as vulnerable as the locks....easier even.
If you can access the garage from inside the house/premises, you can do a little more to the actual door but after that, its alarms and a decent lock/fixings.
If you can access the garage from inside the house/premises, you can do a little more to the actual door but after that, its alarms and a decent lock/fixings.
Hi there.
I just noticed from the website analytics that there was a lot of traffic coming from here so I thought I'd just have a look.
As the person who came up with the original idea for the GarageGuard product I can confirm that the lock mechanism is of a much higher quality than those you will find on the garage T handle locks.
The aim of the product, as you can see on the website, is to offer a first level of deterrence and security that stops the unobtrusive and quiet attacks including picking the lock or breaking the T handle.
The other big advantage is that, unlike all other garage devices, it requires no installation or DIY skills.
The product was only launched three months ago but it's already being sold in quite a lot of online retailers and hopefully some of the bigger companies will stock it soon too.
I just noticed from the website analytics that there was a lot of traffic coming from here so I thought I'd just have a look.
As the person who came up with the original idea for the GarageGuard product I can confirm that the lock mechanism is of a much higher quality than those you will find on the garage T handle locks.
The aim of the product, as you can see on the website, is to offer a first level of deterrence and security that stops the unobtrusive and quiet attacks including picking the lock or breaking the T handle.
The other big advantage is that, unlike all other garage devices, it requires no installation or DIY skills.
The product was only launched three months ago but it's already being sold in quite a lot of online retailers and hopefully some of the bigger companies will stock it soon too.
Edited by Skirmisheer on Tuesday 15th January 18:50
I've got two big padlocks fitted through the door into the metal frame each side, means I can only put them on from the inside but then I'd figure nighttime when I've got home & put the locks on is when people are most likely to try & nick the bikes anyway. Plus the alley to our garages is locked with a 7ft metal fence which might slow them down too.
mrdelmonti said:
If an alarm mine as a last measure doesn't send them running there's probably not much more you could do.
*Please note this is not actual advise, using the above contraption in an enclosed space may deafen intruders...
podman said:
mrdelmonti said:
If an alarm mine as a last measure doesn't send them running there's probably not much more you could do.
*Please note this is not actual advise, using the above contraption in an enclosed space may deafen intruders...
Legally, best to stick with blanks, warning signs and keeping them on your property
When my bike got nicked they just pinged the T-bar off and got in. There's no T-bar now, you have to get into the garage to open the door. There's lots of other little security devices in place too.
One thing we've always been cautious of though, is making it look overly 'secure' from outside. Kinda like having a big sign that says there's something really, really worth protecting in here.
One thing we've always been cautious of though, is making it look overly 'secure' from outside. Kinda like having a big sign that says there's something really, really worth protecting in here.
srobBNaB said:
One thing we've always been cautious of though, is making it look overly 'secure' from outside. Kinda like having a big sign that says there's something really, really worth protecting in here.
Agreed. I've just ordered one of these (thanks to the OP) as the lock on our garage door is broken and this is just the thing for fixing that. Plus there's an alarm if they do get inside.It's a really neat idea.
I bought some of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Enfield-Garage-Door-Bolt... they take about an hour to fit.
As has been said, the doors are weak, if the perps really want to get n they will but stuff like this does stop the casual thief, who just moves onto the next house.
Trying not to advertise what you have in the garage helps, keep the door shut, try not to work on the drive too much with everything on show etc, not easy, but opportunists spot stuff on a driveby.
Be lucky and hang onto your toys!!!!!
As has been said, the doors are weak, if the perps really want to get n they will but stuff like this does stop the casual thief, who just moves onto the next house.
Trying not to advertise what you have in the garage helps, keep the door shut, try not to work on the drive too much with everything on show etc, not easy, but opportunists spot stuff on a driveby.
Be lucky and hang onto your toys!!!!!
Rick448 said:
podman said:
I had one of those as well....you could swap the blank cartridge for the real thing if you so wished...
Where can I get one of those? podman said:
Rick448 said:
I just need to remember to disconnect the trip wire or wear ear plugs!
I made that mistake, just the once! You'll know if someone is creeping around who shouldnt be thats for sure...
Ive got a couple of these to go on my up and over garage door:
http://www.bulldogsecure.com/view/bulldog-gd400-ga...
As has been said you dont want to go huge on external visible locks because then youre advertising that theres something worth protecting in the garage so I had the plates powdercoated white to blend into the (white) door and make them less in your face.
http://www.bulldogsecure.com/view/bulldog-gd400-ga...
As has been said you dont want to go huge on external visible locks because then youre advertising that theres something worth protecting in the garage so I had the plates powdercoated white to blend into the (white) door and make them less in your face.
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