DIY Perimeter Alarm To Protect Your Home & Camp
A DIY perimeter alarm is an effective way to protect your home or camp from uninvited intruders. With a few materials that can be found around the house, combined with a little know-how, you too can benefit from this simple but effective home security measure.
What You’ll Need For Your Perimeter Alarm:
- A good bolt cutter
- PVC piping
- Electrical wiring
- Duct tape
- Wireless camera and alarm systems (optional)
- Motion sensor light (optional)
Steps To Build Your Perimeter Alarm:
- Begin by using a bolt cutter to trim the PVC piping you’ve gathered so that you can fit it around the perimeter of your home or camp. If you’re making a fence-type perimeter alarm, you may want to measure the bottom half of the fencing material for an exact fit.
- Once the PVC is in place, use the electrical wiring to hook up the motion sensor light and alarm system, if you have opted to include those devices in your perimeter alarm. You can check out a variety of online tutorials for a step-by-step guide on how to do this.
- If you want to add a wireless camera system, use the duct tape to secure the camera and other electronics in place. This way, you can have a direct view of the surrounding area of your home or camp, and the camera can alert you in case of suspicious activity.
- Finally, once all the device pieces are in place, use the bolt cutter to cut the top half of the fencing, so that it can be fastened around the perimeter of your home or camp.
Conclusion
A DIY perimeter alarm is a great way to protect your home or camp from intruders, and can be achieved with minimal cost and effort. With just a few items and a basic know-how of wiring systems, you can create an effective home security system that will give you peace of mind.
