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Old 06-29-2014, 07:37 PM   #1
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Anti theft for power cords

Recently we had 30 AMP power installed at the house to plug in while in between trips. We have to use a 30 AMP extension and wonder if anybody has suggestions on something available to clamp and lock at the connection between the two?
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Surge Guard Universal Lock Hasp - TRC 34590-001 - Surge Protectors - Camping World
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Old 06-29-2014, 07:57 PM   #3
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Wondering where you live? Downtown Chicago? Detroit?
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Old 06-29-2014, 08:00 PM   #4
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Wondering where you live? Downtown Chicago? Detroit?
Well, if you do, let em steal it rather than cutting a nice cord.
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Thanks Platokidd we did see that one but were not sure if it would fit as we could not tell by pics if there is also an opening at the bottom. We could likely still make it fit, through the other openings...
And no, we don't live in DT Chicago😂We live in a suburb about an hour out of a Vancouver, BC Canada.... Crackheads love their copper though so one can never be too over cautious😁


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Thanks Platokidd we did see that one but were not sure if it would fit as we could not tell by pics if there is also an opening at the bottom. We could likely still make it fit, through the other openings...
And no, we don't live in DT Chicago��We live in a suburb about an hour out of a Vancouver, BC Canada.... Crackheads love their copper though so one can never be too over cautious��


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There is a opening in the bottom. I use it to lock my surge protector. If they cut the cord its useless to them
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Thanks so much!!


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Haha... I guess depends who's cutting it, but still like the deterrent



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And no, we don't live in DT Chicago😂We live in a suburb about an hour out of a Vancouver, BC Canada.... Crackheads love their copper though so one can never be too over cautious.[/QUOTE]


Well in that case make em work for it. Can you run the cord in water to help em out a bit! What a youtube video that would be, eh.
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😂😂.... Still kickin!!


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We have that *plastic* locking device, but have no faith it would stop a determined stinkin' thieving scum bucket. (can ya tell I have utter contempt for 'em?)

I'm thinkin' a light tap with a tack hammer would shatter that thing, but it's what we use....for now.

I've seen pictures on other threads where people have made up a set of cables (using metal clamps to form tight loops) to lock the surge guard to the chord, then the surge guard to the power pedestal. I want to have a set of cables made up like that. Meant to book mark that thread...but alas I experienced yet another senior moment.
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Good idea, I may just fabricate one out of steel and really make 'em work for it.

But then, they would just steal the surge protector and the power cord. Can't stop the low life's I guess.
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Weezer if you ever find that thread again and bookmark it, please share! In the meantime, we have ordered the one aforementioned 😃
We are a little more 'gun shy' after our experience last year.... Quad/ dirt bike loaded up in the truck to be ready to go in the am... Woke to what we thought was someone hammering a tent pole into the ground but upon further investigation actually busted a crackhead in our truck hammering at our ignition😡. Too bad I didn't have the firepoker in hand ... It would have been up his ' you know what'...


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I use a section of chain with links no longer than 1.5". wrap it around the end of the cord so that it cant slip out and put a lock on it. same with the other side. Its not going to stop someone if they want the copper or my surge gaurd but it will slow them down or possilby make them look for someting that is eaiser.
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Thanks ryand! Absolutely agree... If somebody wants something bad enough, they will take it..that's what we are looking for is to slow 'me down or have them move on due to too much trouble Thanks for your idea


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Lol...guys... 10$ the lock is like 1/2 thick...sorry for poor pic but i was being eaten by mosquitoes
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Thanks Platokidd we did see that one but were not sure if it would fit as we could not tell by pics if there is also an opening at the bottom. We could likely still make it fit, through the other openings...
And no, we don't live in DT Chicago��We live in a suburb about an hour out of a Vancouver, BC Canada.... Crackheads love their copper though so one can never be too over cautious��


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Yes, it will fit...there is an opening on both ends to allow a cord to extend from each end of the hasp. And Camping World has them on sale now through July 6. I just ordered one.
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Weezer if you ever find that thread again and bookmark it, please share! In the meantime, we have ordered the one aforementioned ��
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I have a 5/16" wire cable tightly looped around the cable on the surge protector and a loop on the other end padlocked to the power cable.
Sorry, I don't have a picture on hand.
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