DIY Alarm Components Protect your shed, garage or outbuilding by wiring up a simple alarm system. There are many commercial alarm systems available but all of them use an expensive keypad to arm/disarm the alarm. In many cases, this is an unnecessary complication and simply one more thing to go wrong. In addition, you have to remember the code and you have to type it in each time you want to open the door. If you are simply dashing into your garden shed to grab a tool, such a system is a nuisance. |
|  | The system described in this eBook uses a simple on/off switch. You can hide it out of sight or disguise it. No burglar trying to break into your shed or garage will be looking for a switch so you don't need to take extreme measures to hide it. Get eBook You can order individual components or go to the bottom of this page to order a complete (or incomplete) kit in one go. |
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| 105 dB miniature siren it's tiny and unobtrusive but it makes a loud noise. Position it close to the entry point and it will make the most determined burglar think twice. Requires 12 volts DC at 0.25 Amps. Has wires attached. |
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| Simple on/off switch can be mounted in a box outside or through a plate fixed to a wooden wall. Has terminals that can be used with crimp-fit "faston" terminals (no-solder). |
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| This cap fits over the switch lever to keep out rainwater. Can be painted for disguise and further protection aginst weather. |
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|  | Door/window switch and magnet. This one has "N/O" (Normally Open) contacts, which close when the magnet is moved away (i.e. when the door/window is opened). Order one set for each door and window that you need to protect. Has screw terminals. |
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|  | 12 volt relay with terminals that can be used with crimp-fit "faston" terminals (no-solder). The terminals on the left are connected to the coil and those on the right are the switching contacts. |
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|  | 12 volt relay with pins to which you must solder wires. (Cheaper option if you can solder.) |
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|  | A screw terminal strip, which can be chopped up as desired for connecting wires together. |
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| Twin flex is available on a 100m reel or cut to length. It can be separated to provide individual insulated (stranded) wires. If you can work out approximately what total length you need, you may save money. White and black pair PVC insulated. |
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|  | Regulated DC power supply 12 volts, 500 milliAmp (0.5A). The plug can be snipped off and the insulation bared to fit wires into a screw terminal block. (This is NOT a battery charger!) |
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| 1/4" faston crimp terminal CN11424-1 |
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|  | Alarm Battery, Lead-Acid 12V 1.2AH sealed (vented). |
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|  | Charger 12 volts, 220 milliAmp, suitable for battery, above. |
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| Silicone Grease has numerous uses. Read about it here. |
| Alarm kit Type quantity in each box then Add to Cart. (Leave blank for none.) |
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