DIY Perimeter Alarm to Protect Your Home and Camp
If you are looking for an affordable security option to protect your home or camping site, consider a building a DIY perimeter alarm. It is an easy to build system that will ensure intruders stay away from your property. This article will explain how you can build a perimeter alarm and successfully secure your home or campground.
Materials Needed
- Motion sensor
- Alarm siren
- Camera or connected CCTV system
- Wired or wireless intercom or similar time-stretching communication device
- Connecting wiring
Steps to Create the DIY Perimeter Alarm
- Install a motion sensor at the outer perimeter of your home or camping site. For added protection, you can also install sensors in trees, along walls, or pointed towards entrances that could be vulnerable to intruders. Make sure the sensor is pointing in the direction of the outer perimeter and can detect motion.
- Link the motion sensor to a loud alarm siren. You have the option of either having a wired or wireless connection to the alarm siren. The sound of the siren should be loud enough to alert you in case of any suspicious activity.
- Connect a camera or CCTV system to monitor the perimeter of your home or camp. The camera or CCTV system should cover the range of the motion sensor to ensure you can identify any intruders. Having a camera or CCTV system will also give you the option of checking in on your property even if you are away.
- Install a communication device to enable you to communicate with any potential intruders. This can be a wired or wireless intercom or a similar device that provides time-stretching communication. You will be able to notify intruders that they have triggered the alarm, and ask them to leave your property.
- Secure the wiring connecting all the elements of the alarm. This will avoid tampering of the system, and ensure the wires are not exposed, which could be a potential safety hazard.
Conclusion
With the right materials and following the steps outlined in this article, you can quickly and easily build a DIY perimeter alarm to protect your home or camp. This system will give you peace of mind knowing your property is secure, and you can successfully ward off any intruders.
