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04-24-2017, 09:59 AM
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Securing the surge protector.
Looking for suggestions on securing/locking the surge protector to the park stansion. Thanks!
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04-24-2017, 10:19 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: N. Illinois
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The PI portable had a locking tab on the wire. Got a Master 5/16 cable lock to wrap and cinch up around the post. Will deter all but the "highly" motivated with tools! 
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04-24-2017, 10:20 AM
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Location: Ohio North Coast
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I use a vinyl covered cable (bicycle cable lock?). I wrap it around the pedestal a few times, thru the "handle" of my power cord and then into the metal tab on the surge protector. I use a lock with a longer hasp. This only deters the honest folks. The punks will use cable cutters to get it, but at least they will have to work for it.
Bob
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04-24-2017, 10:21 AM
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If someone wants it bad enough, they'll get it no matter what you do.
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04-24-2017, 10:22 AM
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Don't buy the cheap plastic lock box you see on the internet. what I did was get a long shackle lock that just fit over the wire on the surge protector but not the plug. I run a chain around the pedestal thru the handle on my power cord and finally hooked to the shackle viva the lock, inexpensive and works great I'll look and see if I have a pic and post.
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04-24-2017, 10:23 AM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
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Why not just wire it in inside ?
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04-24-2017, 10:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
Why not just wire it in inside ?
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Morning Bob, I had my protector inside a compartment on the Class A but on this rig its not practical so I lock it to the pedestal on the plus side it protects my power cord also.
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04-24-2017, 10:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: S/E Wisconsin
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Most electrical posts have these holes for a lock. If you cannot get the electrical box cover open, tough to steal the protector.
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04-24-2017, 11:10 AM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaDog
Morning Bob, I had my protector inside a compartment on the Class A but on this rig its not practical so I lock it to the pedestal on the plus side it protects my power cord also.
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We don't have a cord problem with the hardwired ones......my thought was one could wire a plug to land line inside, plug that into protector, add another plug to converter......and just leave it alone...
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04-24-2017, 11:21 AM
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Join Date: May 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaDog
Morning Bob, I had my protector inside a compartment on the Class A but on this rig its not practical so I lock it to the pedestal on the plus side it protects my power cord also.
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On the plus side of hard-wiring inside is the the EMS will sense a problem with the outside cord. So if there is a break or short due to damage from walking/driving on the cord, the EMS will sense it.
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04-24-2017, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Saint Louis
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i used to lock the door of the Box as pictured above when it was available.
I also used a lock marked Ruger just to remind them that some things aren't worth it
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04-24-2017, 11:25 AM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
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Guy needs phony camera with a 'smile' sign....
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