DIY Perimeter Alarm To Protect Your Home & Camp
Overview
Do you want to make sure your home and camp are secure but don’t want to spend tons of money on security? Building a DIY Perimeter Alarm is an affordable way to protect your property by setting up an alert to sound if an intruder attempts entry. These systems are pretty simple to build, and depending on the materials you use, can be cheap to put together.
Benefits Of A DIY Perimeter Alarm
DIY Perimeter Alarms are highly cost-effective, since you’ll be constructing the alarm with your own materials. They allow you the flexibility to customize the setup, and can be a great project for those who are marginally handy.
Unlike paying for expensive professional security systems, with a DIY Perimeter Alarm you won’t be paying additional costs for monitoring or somebody to come out and reset the alarm after an intruder has been detected.
Materials Needed
Here’s what you’ll need to build your own DIY Perimeter Alarm:
- Wireless Door and Window Sensors
- Magnetic Strips
- Screws and Caulk (optional)
- Alarm System Panel
- Loud Siren/Buzzer
Step-By-Step Construction Guide
1. Setting Up the Wireless Door/Window Sensors
Begin by affixing the door/window sensors onto your windows and doors with screws. These sensors will detect when somebody tried opening the door or window and will send an alert to your control panel.
2. Setting Up the Magnetic Strips
Next, you’ll want to attach the magnetic strips to the doors and windows that the sensors were affixed to. The magnetic strips will ensure that an alert is sent when the door or window is opened past a certain point. You may want to use some caulking to reinforce the strips if your door or window frames are not particularly solid.
3. Setting Up the Alarm System Panel
The Alarm System Panel will be the “brain” of your DIY Perimeter Alarm. It will receive the sensor and magnetic strip signals, then activate the siren/buzzer when an intruder is detected. Make sure to set the volume on the siren/buzzer loud enough to draw attention.
4. Final Touches
After connecting the wireless door/window sensors and magnetic strips to the Alarm System Panel, you’ll want to take a few more steps to complete the setup. Be sure to thoroughly test the system by opening each door and window to ensure they’re properly connected. You may want to consider adding some additional security measures to the system, such as motion detectors or cameras.
Summary
DIY Perimeter Alarms are an affordable and customizable way to make sure your home and camp are secure. With just a few materials, you can construct your own alarm system in a matter of hours. As an added bonus, you won’t be paying extra for monitoring or resetting the system after an intruder has been detected. By following the construction guide above, you can have your own DIY Perimeter Alarm up and running in no time.
