Garage Defender.

http://www.saundersonsecurity.co.uk/acatalog/Garage_Defender.html

Am about to install one of these.

Can anyone recommend a better way to stop scrotes getting into a
garage?

Is drilling into concrete easy enough?

 

I have one of those - it's worked so far, though I don't for a minute think
it's indesructible.

Not having one?

Of course it is - it's all relative (as I'm sure you were told only
recently) - if someone starts using a jack hammer on your drive way are you
neighbours going to ask why? If not, then yes it's very easy.

FWIW mine is set into a very large amount of concrete that's under the
paving - you'd have to busy for quite awhile. Much easier (IMO) to angle
grind it off.

But luckily I live an area would people would notice this and question it.

YMMV.

 

Yeah. My initial thought is that a good tow rope to the back of a
stolen land rover and you could tear it out in about 10 seconds.
However you'd make a bit of noise.

I mean is it easy for *me* to drill into concrete to install. Will my
1800 watt Blakc and Decker be man enough?

 

There's only one way to tell. You can always go hire a proper SDS
hammer if your B&D chokes on it.

 

There is a much easier way of getting in using a land rover, but anyway.

Mine was professionally fitted though and TBH if you DID rip it out with a
Landy (and I'm sure you could) you'd have quite a hard time getting the bike
out of the garage as the resultant hole in the driveway would be quite
impressive (the bloke lifted quite a lot of paving and filled it up with
cement ).

What you want is a wedge type finisih - you want the bottom to be thicker
than the top as this means it will resist being pulled out.

The whole job including the unit cost me around £75 - much easier than doing
it myself

I used Peak Motorcycle Security (Google for it) - highly recommended and
they will call out to anywhere in the UK I believe - and they turned up at
approximatley the time they said they would.

 

I passed over the Garage Defender solution as being too much like a
red rag to a bull and went for the more subtle approach of having two
mortice locks, one one each side low down, securing the bottom of the
metal garage door into the metal frame. ERA are the only ones I could
find that are made for the job and I got them from Southampton Locks.
The pair work off the same key.

 

I don't even bother with a lock. Disconnected the alarm years ago.

Anybody want to buy a disc lock, a U lock and 2 FOAD chains?

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Yes, but different types of drill bits do different jobs. You want a
drill bit that is capable of drilling through concrete as opposed to
wood. Your local tool supplier should be able to furnish you with the
correct bit.

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This site should help you in obtaining the correct drill bit for the job

http://www.diydata.com/tool/drillbits/drillbits.htm

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I've got a ground anchor that needs drilling into position on a brick
wall [1].

The rawl bolts need 16mm x 90mm holes and as I know my little cordless
Elu isn't going to cope what type of drill should I hire? Can I hire
bits as well?


[1] It's the only option for fitting and better than nothing.
http://www.sweller.dynalias.org/images/boltdownarea.jpg

 

oops.

When I bought the anchor, I also bought a 16mm masonary drill[1]. I'll
see if I can find it.

[1] having worked for a while in CNC precision engineering[2] I was
taught to call what you call a "bit" a "drill", and what you call a
"drill" a "drilling machine".
[2] bet you'd never have guessed, eh?

 

I was taught, during my apprenticeship in light engineering, to call it
what you like so long as the grumpy old fucker knows what you're on about
then things will be fine.

It still stands I see.

 

Check with your local HSS Hire shop. There's 4 around your place.
They'll recommend once you describe the job, and I believe they do
hire suitable drills/bits/ammunition too.

The bricks look like engineering bricks, which is a Good Thing. Go as
low down the wall as you can and remain comfortable with access to
your anchor. Spread the holes across as many bricks as poss to
obviate splitting and keep away from (weak) mortar joints.

 

indeed.

I found the thing anyway; do you want it - it's a Rawlplug "Mason
Master" (whatever). Are you going to Dodger's drinks on Friday?

 

They're not "my" drinks. Let's get that clear from the off.

I'm going to the pub, because I can, for a change, and wondered if
anyone fancied popping along so I don't look like a right Billy no
Mates sat there on me own.

Have we decided on a venue, yet?
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Well, you suggested the date.

I thought that wasn't up for negotation - some place down near the
Tower?

If we do have a say, somewhere closer to either St.Pauls, Bank or
Liverpool St. for me...

 

Borrow mine. I've even got a 16mm bit.

HTH

Paul.

 

How far are you from me (Brighton)? I've just been quoted £25 to hire
one, which for four holes is a bit much.

 

Drill more holes then.

 

Fair do's.

It's always up for negotiation.

Looks like only you and me are bothered.
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