ᐅ Burglar Protection: Motion Sensors or Continuous Lighting?
Created on: 22 Oct 2019 19:15
L
Lückenfüller
Hello everyone,
Today, the foundation pit is being excavated at our site (finally, the city has given the go-ahead!). After my appointment with the electrician today, I have a question for you regarding burglary protection and lighting. Here are the key facts:
- To the right is a neighboring house, but they cannot see this area. To the left and above, there are only fields and bushes—perfect for sneaking up. Above us on the first floor, friends are building/living; the garden is currently officially a shared area. (Image attached)
- The windows will be RC2n rated, triple-glazed.
- So far, we had planned three motion detectors with our general contractor for the garden side. In addition, there will be three outdoor floodlights (switchable).
How would you arrange the motion detectors/lights for burglary protection? Connect pet-immune motion sensors with powerful halogen floodlights? Could constant lighting quickly reduce the effect? What do you suggest?
If you need more information, just ask!
Best regards,
Lückenfüller
Today, the foundation pit is being excavated at our site (finally, the city has given the go-ahead!). After my appointment with the electrician today, I have a question for you regarding burglary protection and lighting. Here are the key facts:
- To the right is a neighboring house, but they cannot see this area. To the left and above, there are only fields and bushes—perfect for sneaking up. Above us on the first floor, friends are building/living; the garden is currently officially a shared area. (Image attached)
- The windows will be RC2n rated, triple-glazed.
- So far, we had planned three motion detectors with our general contractor for the garden side. In addition, there will be three outdoor floodlights (switchable).
How would you arrange the motion detectors/lights for burglary protection? Connect pet-immune motion sensors with powerful halogen floodlights? Could constant lighting quickly reduce the effect? What do you suggest?
If you need more information, just ask!
Best regards,
Lückenfüller
We have four outdoor lights with motion sensors:
- in front of the garage
- in the carport
- on the terrace
- on the garden shed
Over the past four years, two items have been stolen from our yard. All motion sensors were activated, and the property is not hidden behind high walls. However, this didn’t deter the thieves. The motion sensors go off now and then, but eventually, no one pays attention anymore to what triggered them.
The only thing that has maintained peace for the past two years is a clearly visible camera at the driveway. Since then, the intrusions have shifted to our neighbor’s property, which is relatively small and close to the street. Right in front of it is a bright LED lantern that lights almost the entire property. Still, thieves have climbed over the fence and stolen from there—at least three times this year, I believe. Consequently, she also installed a camera recently, and since then, there has been no further trouble.
- in front of the garage
- in the carport
- on the terrace
- on the garden shed
Over the past four years, two items have been stolen from our yard. All motion sensors were activated, and the property is not hidden behind high walls. However, this didn’t deter the thieves. The motion sensors go off now and then, but eventually, no one pays attention anymore to what triggered them.
The only thing that has maintained peace for the past two years is a clearly visible camera at the driveway. Since then, the intrusions have shifted to our neighbor’s property, which is relatively small and close to the street. Right in front of it is a bright LED lantern that lights almost the entire property. Still, thieves have climbed over the fence and stolen from there—at least three times this year, I believe. Consequently, she also installed a camera recently, and since then, there has been no further trouble.