THE BEST WAY TO SECURE YOUR TOOLS AND VAN...TIME TO FIGHT BACK!!

YOU NEED TO SECURE YOUR VAN!!
Today's video is about the Vanguardian, a security system installed on the outside of your vehicle which activates when any area of the zonal protected area is touched or tampered with.
Standard alarms will only activate once the doors have been damaged, this will activate before the damage has been done and gives you half a chance to get out there to defend your property or if that's not really your style, it will spook the thieves as they like to work in the quiet.
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[@holmesyful]

Do they have a claymore version?

[@sotaelectrical]

🤣

[@roybrookes9433]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@darrenlane3168]

With a white phos taped to the front of it. Just to make sure😂

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

Brilliant if only

[@chrsrans1]

Now there’s a thought 👍

[@Simon_Rafferty]

Another worthwhile thing to do is put air-tags / Tile trackers on your most likely stolen tools. My Drill pinged from inside a local guy's shed. We had a polite chat - and I got it back.

[@Dan-wo4bx]

Yeah a huge pile of tools were just found in a communial toilet block at a caravan site because someone put airtags in some of their tools 👍🏻

[@Bran_Redmaw]

​@Dan-wo4bx We're not talking about the caravan club are we?

[@Dan-wo4bx]

@@Bran_Redmaw yeah not sure what membership criteria you have to meet to pitch up there for a couple of nights ! Communial toilet so nobody will get collared for it . Police have asked if anyone has had tools nicked contact them with description and serial numbers so worth spending the time going through the van and take note of all serial numbers just in case !

[@Dan-wo4bx]

@Sir-Ivan good chance all the tools will stay together for a while so a tracker on at least 1 would help. I guess they are probably sold on as a job lot alot of the time .

[@Bran_Redmaw]

@Dan-wo4bx five fingered discount card and speak in either an Irish or Romanian accent?

[@AA-69]

I have an old Cattle Prod wired to my Transit. There have been several attempts but No damage, just puddles of pish from disabled bowels 😘

[@samuraicowboy9605]

Legend

[@spindelnett6315]

A charged supercapacitor wired to break-in points, remotely discharged when the danger period's over. The higher the voltage, the better!

[@NZdiagnostics]

@@spindelnett6315 Just be aware that your vans computers might not like that, it's a bit tricky as you can't just disconnect or isolate the computers either.

[@o0TaxMan0o]

😂😂😂

[@animal79thecat]

Thats assault

[@mycolliesandme268]

Good one, I've had a van door recked by two blokes trying to get in. I disturbed them before they got anything, they got in their car and waved as they drove off. It's a horrible experience and gutting. They were of a certain community of people i could tell. Police do nothing unless there's violence on either part. Scum bag low life's. Still pisses me off, and makes me paranoid. These alarms do look good, thanks for sharing 😊👍

[@sotaelectrical]

Thank you for your comments and sharing your experience, and of course for watching, appreciated sir

[@karlkiernan6863]

I used to fit car alarms some years ago and it is very important to place the siren somewhere out of sight to prevent it from being disabled. This device really doesnt strike me as money well spent and I would rather not describe the ways it could be easly disabled.

[@ForTheTeoma]

Lump hammer them off, steal them, come back before new ones are fitted... Company that "guarantees" them goes bankrupt.

[@anthonyharrison3343]

I can see the local kids setting this off just for fun!

[@steveanderson3942]

Wiring up the van to your electrical socket, 😂 may help ❤

[@sotaelectrical]

Would be exciting 🤣

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

Agree put 2 12 volt batteries behind the door and make a circuit 😂😂😂

[@sotaelectrical]

@@flippingcarsrepairs Iove it

[@annsmith8000]

That is a shocking idea

[@owenstephenhardy6949]

Get some caps connected to the van 😂😂😂😂😂

[@No-timeforimbeciles]

I have motorcycle which I keep in a robust shed, I put lock on the door which was totally steel & wired it up to 220volts which I turn on after locking, I do not care if anyone gets electrocuted if they try to steal !

[@sotaelectrical]

Love this

[@No-timeforimbeciles]

@@sotaelectrical I have friend in Britain & he tells me this would not be legal there & could cause law problems, in my country many people use this defence, & I never hear of problems from the police

[@MrShabba34]

Awesome 👍

[@mukageegee]

​@@sotaelectricalillegal and apparently not insurable. Who would think when.its such an appropriate idea!

[@TheIdlesurfer]

Fair play mate. On AC the thief would get a nasty belt rather than killed or really hurt. I've got bikes too, and I'm looking at rigging 240v.

[@simonmiddleton4977]

Adam it’s about layers of security. If you want to protect your van whilst at home invest in a Pyronix alarm and then add a Car Defender £30. This is a wireless device that adds to the house alarm and is designed to protect the vehicle from keyless entry theft, catalytic converter theft, tool theft. It has two technologies built in shock sensor and accelerometer (tilt). It can be set to trigger the house alarm and mobile app or just send a push notification to the app and the app says Car Defender activated.

[@sotaelectrical]

Ok thanks for the advice!! 👍👍👍👍

[@DavidW576]

David here from Artisan Security in Ireland. Pyronix alarm system with pyronix car defender and inertia sensors work a treat. Inertia sensors on the doors and car defender on the steering wheel. When they are trying to gain entry to the back they will make vibration triggering the devices before they gain entry. Car defender on steering wheel will trigger soon as vibration or turning of the steering wheel. But them on front doors if its feasible. Van just needs to be in close proximity to the house. Not to close the range is great.

[@sotaelectrical]

@@DavidW576 all these systems need videos made on! Not enough people know about this stuff

[@Gjbsecurityandalarms]

We install the Pyronix systems and I was just saying this today there’s not very many videos on the products unless you know what you’re searching for.

[@sotaelectrical]

@@Gjbsecurityandalarms exactly, maybe it’s the next thing I should look at and do one

[@georgeh9967]

the best security is one that can be seen ie big external locks, followed by electronic pir alarms inside and tools in locked bolted down boxes. but the old adage is if they want in they will get in. or just tow the van away.

[@stevelawrence7111]

I put bars with drywall screws to stop people breaking in. The police said that i could be charged if a theif was injured, when breaking into my van.

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

Did this with my garage hidden on the floor 😂😂😂

[@SteveWhite-d9f]

My van was done in a “secure” car park near Heathrow it’s lit and covered in cctv cameras. There are staff on site 24/7 it was parked 10m from the reception and you have to negotiate a barrier access system to get onsite. Staff had been told not to interfere as it’s too dangerous and not to bother phoning the Met as they never turn up. Just goes to show the intelligence of these thieves, all you need to do to see if a van is loaded is look at the rear wheel arches, I had to replace the side door but nothing was stolen as the van was empty. Next time I will just leave it unlocked.

[@sotaelectrical]

Sorry to hear that mate it’s more of a pandemic than Covid!

[@nitroneal4998]

Then your interior will go missing😂

[@sotaelectrical]

@@nitroneal4998 let’s hope not!!

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

Could you not have improved springs installed to create the illusion that the van is empty?

[@bazphoon1]

As already said . They are the same internals as the tat on Amazon . Had 2 one for car one for tent box . Binned

[@TheKamilkrawczak]

Same. You can attached them literally anywhere

[@samuraicowboy9605]

Funny, after being hit several times in my career in Australia, I had this idea numerous times but never applied it. Just found that it got in the way. Even though the product you are showing is flawless. Instead, I have 2 x deadlocks on both front doors. The nearside and rear doors are secured internally. No, you don't have to climb in to lock the doors. It is very discreet, basically undetectable from the outside. The only giveaway is if someone is watching how I do it which is quite difficult from a distance. Good luck gents.

[@Bo88y22]

Tool break- ins wouldn’t happen if unscrupulous tradesmen didn’t buy stolen tools. vicious circle

[@sotaelectrical]

100% agree, good old supply and demand circle

[@blzbub1]

Yep, I agree to a degree, but majority are taken by organised gangs and they end up in shipping containers.

[@ToddHavel]

So true, and to the point! Gone stealth under ground, service only. Undercover Honda CR-V. Don’t fit into Honda, I don’t do the job. No van, smaller jobs less drama, less money, bigger time off with friends and family. If I don’t like you, I won’t fix/ repair your drama. Janitor here, just cleaning up other peoples electrical messes. After 30 years and a disabilty, got no other skills.

[@lucapuzzoli8363]

Bulgarers will fill these kinds of allarms with foam to stop the noise from the allarm. I heard stories like that before in home alarm systems. That why they are placed quite high.

[@rickystephenson518]

This method only works with the old bell types of alarm, not the electronic ones. They put them high so the thief can not knock them off the wall into a bucket of water.

[@johnd5024]

Stick them on the inside of the doors, in the recesses. Maybe the keyfob will set it from outside?

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

My brothers work van has been broken into numerous times. He is a diamond driller, so his gear is mega expensive. I suggested he electrify the skin of his van when it is parked outside his gaff. A 0.01amp buzz for the initial warning (painful, but not overtly dangerous), if the scum come back after, a 1amp (fatal) jolt to make sure they don't try again. It's a shame it would be illegal, but when the police refuse to do what we pay them for, people will end up taking matters into their own hands. This is how vigilantes are born.

[@scott3232]

Possible major flaw with this one. You mentioned you can train the key fob to work with additional ones, not sure how that is done, however what's stopping someone getting one of these fobs and pairing it up with yours? You get the exact same fobs on other alarm systems we have one on our summer house in the back garden so they are easily obtained these fobs. Again not sure how you pair the fobs up to additional alarms but I'm going to imagine this could be a major flaw with this system. Just another point, these guys breaking into vans these day's couldn't give a toss if an alarm is going off, there's usually more than one and carrying machetes or other weapons so although I know I can handle myself I just wouldn't risk running out my house if I heard my alarm going off and there is 2-4 guys with visible weapons on show. Police don't get involved anymore but they would if you went out and hurt one of those scummy rats. We aren't protected enough these days and if you dare take it into your own hands it's you that's in the s*it, absolute madness really is.

[@sotaelectrical]

Thank you for your comments, ok so I will try and answer your questions… you need original fobs to pair new ones up, this is not a high end ££££ security system, it has been designed to alert only. Regarding the guys breaking into vans, there not all the same, some might walk away and the other serious gangs are another issue, I do have a way of sorting this in the event of it happening but I will be banned from KZbin for sharing it, and I will happily do time after being done twice with no help from the police

[@scott3232]

@sotaelectrical understand mate, we 100% should be allowed to defend our homes etc. Law always seems to favour the actual criminals here than the innocent victims. I got charged with gbh years ago for giving a junkie a bit of a beating, guy was in the middle of mugging two young teenagers, and I get charged for stepping in, unbelievable mate. Scum that steal from other's, can't stand them.

[@robd9863]

All you say is correct. I certainly wouldn't want to have the gun problems that the USA does, but it is statistically true that they have fewer problems with home burglary and things like van theft, because breaking in like that means you could get shot.

[@stuartcraigon2003]

I see youve got a tool safe, good start. Peel and steal is easily presentable with hook looks in the right places fitted by qualified locksmiths. Fitting your own is not good enough.

[@LAW-fv6ys]

Unfortunately alarms are ignored by everyone because they are so frequently heard, thieves don't care about the noise, no one is going to confront a gang of em with weapons as they normally have for some tools, its not worth it. So this won't stop them at all just piss off your neighbours when it triggers accidentally or you forget to disarm and pull the handle and then stand there grabbing your remote to silence it. Sorry I'm just being realistic. And I have a van!!

[@khalidacosta7133]

When my car kept getting broken into (atleast 5-6 times!!), I ended up placing a shock sensor. They still tried but the alarm scared them off! Shock sensors are easy enough to wire into the standard alarm system and cheap as chips - you could place one on every door... and no batteries to install. Then followed by a 130db internal siren... good luck! Also you can install an insanely bright strobe light inside the van. Disorientating them is brill :D

[@madebyshaun650]

Thanks for the info and discount code, just bought a couple for my van. Thanks for sharing. Atb Shaun

[@sotaelectrical]

Hi Shaun, no probs mate, thanks for watching my video! 👍

[@ckarodipolicethepolice2301]

Electrify the doors and handles 😂

[@sotaelectrical]

Would love too 🤣

[@lolorick5885]

Yes! Electrify the plastic doors handles,I think not:

[@ckarodipolicethepolice2301]

@@lolorick5885 numpty! Most door handles are metal 🤣🤣🤣

[@MuratAydogdu98]

I really want to do this but how would it be wired up…😅

[@Sparky_D]

​@@ckarodipolicethepolice2301 maybe 40 years ago... These days its all plastic mate. Even the chrome look ones are plastic

[@woodworks2123]

An alarm is good for you but its not going to stop them, theyll try another one, my preference would be flames like in south Africa or electrcution but as that may cause you some problems what about pepper spray with an alarm.

[@fireblaster9961]

Alarms and cameras don’t stop stuff getting stolen. Locks and different layers of security do.

[@sotaelectrical]

Alarm is a deterrent though

[@Thedar561]

A blue led light is a great deterrent, like on the clifford alarms, I remember the lads years ago telling me when they were robbing cars once they seen the blue led they moved onto the the next victim

[@sotaelectrical]

@@Thedar561 that’s interesting!! Thanks for sharing that!

[@stuartandrews4344]

Deadlocks, internal door shielding, loom guard.

[@stuartcraigon2003]

Not the duff perspex pb plumber thinks is a solution though!

[@iblackfeathers]

those are basically shock motion sensors from amazon with the remote. the difference is the additional outdoor case to stick to the outside of the vehicle. one feature they could add to this concept are notifications that csn trigger events like email & text you an alert & maybe trigger cameras inside and around the van.

[@JamesEdwards860]

Looks a nice bit of kit. I’d like to see it with a built in SIM card and be able to send a notification to your phone that it’s been set off, I’m sure this is something the company will look at in future developments.

[@sotaelectrical]

I will suggest this for sure!!

[@derekking7319]

Is there a version that explodes bright yellow dye (permanent) over the “ would be” thieves?🤔

[@sotaelectrical]

Sounds like a top selling invention to me!

[@MaestrroMusic]

Thank you for sharing about this alarm system. I would also consider professional thieves potentially finding ways to disable the alarm by simulating the key frequency. It's essential to have a deterrent in place to prevent such attempts. One approach could be implementing additional security measures that notify the owner if the alarm is deactivated, such as receiving a text message or email alert. This added layer of security would provide peace of mind, especially during vulnerable times like late at night. Addressing false alarms is also crucial for maintaining the effectiveness of the system. While sensitivity settings can help fine-tune the alarm's responsiveness, finding the right balance between sensitivity and reliability is key. Providing customizable sensitivity options, similar to those found in high-end dash cams, would enable users to adjust settings according to their specific needs and environment. Overall, ensuring the alarm system is difficult to overcome and provides feedback and customization options for users will enhance its effectiveness and reliability.

[@sotaelectrical]

Great comments, thank you for sharing all this info!!

[@Simon_Rafferty]

I had something similar on my previous van. They just covered it in spray foam, which made it much quieter. New van has magnetic sign-writing, so I can peel it off and it becomes a more anonymous white van. I fancy getting some signs made up with something like "Sanitary Waste Disposal" - I think they'd think twice about breaking in 🤣

[@merlin5476]

When my milwaukee tools got stolen i rang the police & there exact response was " well, what do you expect us to do about it mate".. !!! .

[@sotaelectrical]

Shocking mate, the police are useless

[@davideyres955]

My response would be “oh I don’t know maybe come and act like the police or something rather than someone who is just taking the money and going after easy targets like motorists or people using hurty words”

[@sotaelectrical]

@@davideyres955 I’m with you all the way

[@pgtips1199]

My reply would be, " well, what do you expect me to do with the body mate".. !!!

[@tymonesbarbarus8767]

I gave a big dog inside my van

[@mikeselectricstuff]

Wouldn't be surprised if a small drill in the right place would defeat this

[@chris_hertford]

I was thinking two pops with a nail gun in either speaker. It needs to be inside the van really.

[@oldgold5636]

Seems decent but theres always a way unfortunately think they should just increase the punishment for break ins instead maybe like a finger or 2

[@paulbradford8240]

I'll recommend this to a mate as he has just had his van broken into.

[@NZdiagnostics]

With CCTV, if you use a Eufy Camera system it will alarm when it detects a person in an area of your choosing at times of your choosing. It would be an ideal partner to this alarm system.

[@jimmi213]

We have these on our work vans ,they are great

[@grahampayne8376]

I was a small tradesman with minimal tools that I took indoors every night and I had a sticker that said no Jaffa cakes left in this van overnight

[@BRIZVIZ]

Not only are the police not interested they expect you to do their work for them and even giving them clear video evidence they still do not bring charges, yet some assumed to be homeless guy not even doing anything except just sitting there not even begging you can find up to 10 police officers surrounding them even when that homeless person is not even homeless it was their assumption that the person was homeless, then told the person they had to leave the area or be arrested under section whatever of pace and vagrancy act, yet all the person did was sit on a bench to have a sandwich and a drink that they had just purchased, that was me in both instances, unfortunately even though i do have a mobile phone i do not always take it out with me everywhere or i would have recorded the situation, and yes i was being awkward because they had no legitimate reason to even approach me other than an assumption, they accused me of begging stating that's how i got the money for the sandwich and drink and that he saw me begging, all i said was bullshit i earn my money next thing chubby fucker called for backup and i was surrounded by literally 10 police offices searched without consent at which point they discovered i was not homeless after all and still told me to leave the area and not return or be arrested , just seems the police are more interested in clamping civil liberty than solving real crimes these days,

[@charliecarpenter2840]

Premier inn Totenham is rife, vans done nightly. Police and staff complicit. Ford makes about £350 a pop selling the catches they break doing it, doesn't give them incentive to make a more secure van

[@brianclark1352]

Just looked this up thinking I was going to have a good laugh at the cost but it seems actually affordable. Certainly one line of defense that could be used in conjunction with other devices like pedal locks etc, that will stop your van getting nicked - but the alarm will help stop the stuff getting nicked... I like the idea of the warn-away when people get near it. Hmmm...

[@sotaelectrical]

It’s a budget option that when sounded may allow you to hear something is wrong rather than never knowing about it

[@kevindarkstar]

I'll be honest, looking at the remote and the units inside the cover, these remind me of the bike alarm which are sold on Amazon for £14 to £18, now I know there is more to them because of the outer case which houses the two alarms and the to cover, but it certainly looks like two chinese bike alarms in a box 🤔 so it looks to me like a slightly redesigned two tier box utilising cheap Chinese bike alarms, I had one on my motorbike 😂

[@neiljarvis8911]

I thought the same thing!

[@kevindarkstar]

@@neiljarvis8911 I'm just being honest, that's exactly what it looks like to me 😏

[@Enochsright]

Well said, they just put their company name on with a sticker, Chinese crap all day.

[@rickystephenson518]

Dam, thought you was going to say the bottom button blows the thief’s fingers.

[@kimkeam2094]

I did a high voltage “deterrent “ for a doctor with a soft top EType Jaguar, which had the roof cut open a couple of times whilst he was working at the hospital. He called me a couple of months later to disconnect it. When asked why, he said it was a wet night and the thief first tried the door handle triggering the sensor and firing the high voltage inverter. The man got a huge belt being fully grounded and was thrown more than a metre away from the car. Unfortunately another vehicle was going down the busy road at the time and consequently ran over him. The doctor was the physician on duty and had to operate on the thief! The man never knew whose car it was but the doctor didn’t want to risk it again!

[@kenkennedy5516]

Best place to fit a second unit is inside the van behind a grill, try and think when 110db is blasting in enclosed area……🤓

[@sotaelectrical]

Good idea mate 👊

[@thisisretropete]

Some out side the box thinking here! Why not change the van signage to something that says waste removal service or pest infestation control. Usually no tools with these! Surely you’ll rarely get business from signage alone?

[@chris_hertford]

"Pete's Fruit and Veg!"

[@thisisretropete]

@@chris_hertford exactly whose gonna nick some bananas 🍌 like it

[@dannym670]

I don't ever sign write my vans

[@djgoode]

When I was window fitting we would drop a door spindle through the top of the door. It would sit in the top part of the door and the frame. We also had a large security hasp on the back. Had one attempted break in the ripped the door handle off the side door, smashed a front window and been through the cab. However they never got in the back.

[@Sun-Tzu--]

Put 2 bull mastiffs in the back at night and leave the van unlocked 😂

[@gatecrasher1970]

police are not fit for purpose should set up neighbourhood watch

[@Galerak1]

"A van is broken into every 23 minutes in the UK" - and the owner is getting seriously miffed about it 🤣

[@niklar55]

One man used a farming electric fence system to electrify his vehicle. Anyone touching it got a non lethal but very unpleasant shock! .

[@JustLikeBuildingThings]

I'm confused why no one has done a nozzle based thing for vans. In that when you detect someone is breaking in you either 1. Deploy smoke screen similar to the systems used in buildings to stop thieves 2. Deploy something else such as extremely disgusting smelling stuff/high marking Obviously you need maintenance but no one is stealing your van covered in cat piss

[@sotaelectrical]

There is your dragons den idea

[@JustLikeBuildingThings]

@@sotaelectrical "I've partnered with animal shelters to bring you PussyScreen, the cat urine based smoke system, I need 1m for 1% investment in my company"

[@hajirpirouzfar9481]

Careful, don't nip your finger will you😂 Good video mate. I'm watching it and I don't even have a van😊

[@sotaelectrical]

Thank you sir 👍👍

[@williamhill8756]

A pickaxe handle or crow bar will also help

[@robertmiles6492]

I wouldnt advertise my business on a van unless I was a funeral director

[@richmondstar4354]

Or a sausage delivery van.

[@robertmiles6492]

@@richmondstar4354 genius

[@leedavies-gz6fp]

Just ordered 1 x dual and 2 singles with colour match for van , thanks for discount code saved £22 on order,

[@sotaelectrical]

Nice mate hope it helps you sleep at night

[@conradhaigh2500]

The transit is the worst van for getting broken into, don’t get me wrong they are a great van but the security is shocking

[@sotaelectrical]

Agreed, it is shocking

[@dannym670]

A couple of swings with a lump hammer will surely knock that off, and then once on the floor a couple of more swings to smash the alarms? What do you think, do you think it can be easily hammered off?

[@sotaelectrical]

Yeah probably but hopefully it’s gone off and got my attention by then, all I want is this to get my attention, nothing else

[@jaybee8128]

There just hold a towel over it so you can't hear it then lever it off with a screwdriver

[@DFMurray]

One question I would have asked the company is how unique are the key fob frequencies use the deactivate the alarm? It is trivial for criminals to purchase one of these devices and use a flipper zero to read the radio frequencies and be able to play them back. Or even reverse engineer the key fob radio signal to figure out the ranges that they use to deactivate the alarm and then simply create a flipper zero program to emulate it.

[@grahamnielsen4797]

Years ago fitting car alarms there was x2 system that were awesome alarm add on's being microwave and or ultrasonic witch you could use with convertible or soft tops without the roof, As soon as anything cross the invisible barrier being microwave the alarm was triggered. Cyclops alarms or Dynamco witch use to build the alarms for police if that helps anyone.

[@hakoelectrical]

Thanks for this Adam. I used to have the Vanolarm but the issue was it was installed in the van so wasn’t loud enough. Gonna give this a go.

[@sotaelectrical]

Every time I was trying this alarm out it made me jump lol so it should definitely be a deterrent

[@cyberlizardcouk]

Shared this to my Facebook page.

[@sotaelectrical]

Thanks mate 👍

[@burwoodbuild]

DeWalt have these installed on their trade vans and they prevented break-ins when targeted at the Sandown Park Toolfair… They work, FACT! 👌🏼😉

[@sotaelectrical]

I have heard this before!!

[@burwoodbuild]

@@sotaelectricalDeWalt did a demo for me… I was impressed. If you have two vans parked up and one has VanGuardian fitted thieves are more likely to target the one without, so as a deterrent it works! 😊

[@evelghostrider]

As something that sticks on, thats a pretty bad idea. I've built vehicles the past 35 years. That device is easy to bypass. Here are some ways. Firstly, large lump hammer, smash of item then toss it away or into a bucket of water. 2nd, there is a chemical I use in painting that you would spray onto the panel and within 10 seconds it will remove the sticky base plate with ease. It would actually slide of. Again toss away. 3rd . Take a can of expanding foam and spray it over the device. For the cost of this device I'm sorry but its not very sensible

[@sotaelectrical]

Thanks for your input

[@evelghostrider]

I am not trying to be a twat myfriend. I've been there had had my premises broke into, vehicles stolen, customers cars stolen etc. That device has potential, but it has serious flaws that outway its benefits. If you dont want it bolted to your vehicle I'd suggest using PV bonding agent that bonds body kits to cars. It is a nightmare to remove, no chemicals remove it. It's on for life. I'd also not use batteries as you have to remove unit to replace. It would be very easy to wire upto vehicle from inside. Meaning it's permanent. I've seen how far criminal gangs will goto, and many not all, are very smart. Not idiots. I put windows into customers vans for years now, as the criminal can look inside and see if it's worth while. I have customers build hidden compartments to hide stuff if it has to be stored in vehicle. I understand not all tools can be hidden. I've seen criminal use expanding foam in so many ways, and it's fast. I've seen similar alarm systems dunked in water as that makes the siren much harder to hear. I've seen them covered in sand an gravel. Anything to lessen noise.

[@sergeantcrow]

Good for all vehicles !

[@mickgascoigne4003]

And the problem with this is thieves do not care about noise they do it in broad daylight light now as they no they won’t get into to trouble but I suppose every little helps

[@cuezed]

One issue is the remote. The loop cracks in your pocket when you have a keyring on it

[@robertcorradi8573]

Good one sir ..... Thank you. On the list .

[@sotaelectrical]

Thank you sir

[@davehorton7712]

Alarms and cameras are deterents, thieves dont know who is watching, but if they know what your product does they will look elsewhere, Vanguard is an additional layer of security to deter thieves. nice product. I own a decent car and have had 2 systems installed, Ghost II and Scopion S5, even with the keys they cannot drive it without knowing the secret input sequence from the vehicles own switches/ indicators/flappy paddles, scorpion will track the vehicle and alert the owner immediatly if the vehicle is lifted, however gentle due to geo fencing. That life at present, If I had a van I would alos install Vanguardian as another layer of security.

[@sotaelectrical]

I’m learning a lot about different security systems so thank you for your comments! Appreciated!!

[@davehorton7712]

@@sotaelectrical not just commented but also subscribed.

[@dan-ex7zb]

Im sure i saw something similar on dragons den. I think its a brilliant idea! Another great video pal!

[@sotaelectrical]

Thank you sir! 👍

[@ricky450f]

I have a new Vito van but never have tools in as I only deliver my furniture in, I’m really thinking of adding side door windows so thieves can see nothing in it, just don’t want my van ruined

[@sotaelectrical]

Might be a good idea!

[@Elfin4]

Why not fit some metal chequer plate doors on the inside of the van doors that you can put a traditional padlock on. So you would have a second barrier preventing access to the tools. Surely they will just come with a sledge hammer and knock the thing off then come back the next night when your waiting for the replacement.

[@luc1ferblack]

if it detects shock it would be useful on the inside of the van and then cant be removed. Im surprised nobody doesnt sell a bolt on steel edge for the top inside with a electronic deadbolt into another steel edge along the roof. Im surprised van makers dont sell a workvan with similar already in place. oh they do. Reinforced Load Space for Master and Trafic | Renault Trucks

[@DarylRaverty]

In Australia we usually park in a shed. Who knew?

[@sotaelectrical]

Not many of us have that luxury over here unfortunately

[@paulasser1589]

The only problem with this is kids just setting it off for the fun of it and that will piss off your neighbours

[@eddiecotter7201]

Fair play and many thanks for helping out fellow tradesmen

[@sotaelectrical]

Thank you mate

[@bolllochead]

I used to work on the road and my estate car was broken into outside the house over 15 years ago. The police were not interested then! I have to use ear plugs to sleep now because any tiny noise wakes me.

[@sotaelectrical]

That’s terrible mate sorry to her that

[@nationnofire]

Would be fun for the local kids

[@rexochroy2]

Now the thieves know how 😅it works and how to get passed it.

[@1over137]

If that goes off in my street you are more likely people coming out to help them rob the van to speed the process up. Loud alarms only work if you can hear them. Nobody else will care. In fact they will be very annoyed with you.

[@sotaelectrical]

Thanks for your help 👍

[@nonickname5850]

Lot of money and no different than lots available cheaper, its a glorified shed alarm. If they want your tools they will crowbar the alarms off one night causing a couple of grads worth of damage then come back the next night for your tools. Nothing better than a big lock that they know will take a long time to remove.

[@annamaebaxter1903]

Good video! You mentioned dead bolts. This too is a concern for me. Where do I find deadbolts for my Van front doors? I’ve checked with locksmith, no luck. Thank you

[@sotaelectrical]

Hi there, thank you!! So I don’t think you can get the dead bolts on the front doors but you can change the barrel like I have so it’s a mechanical lock rather than an electrical one. Pm me and I can help more maybe

[@annamaebaxter1903]

I drive a 2000 Chevy Express 1500. Manual locks. Pretty simple. I’ve been broken into 1 times, looking for a solution to upgrade existing locks.

[@Mathewmartialart]

1. that siren aint gonna do shit ( based on typical car alarms that in general most neighbours arent bothered about) 2. the fact that it goes off by the slightest nudge will become annoying to your neighbours and during your shifts. 3. it will be the first target to break off. 4. they basically created a stick on alarm that doesn't actually solve the problem of how easy it is to break into the vehicle

[@sotaelectrical]

Hi mate thanks for commenting, it depends on why the alarm is purchased, so for me, 1) the alarm is to make me aware not the neighbours, I wouldn’t rely on others, 2) I’ve had this for months now, no one nudges my van when it’s alarmed at home and while I’m working it’s not on, 3) yes maybe so, but it will sound which will hopefully alert me, 4) it’s not been designed to solve the issue, it’s a cheap additional layer of security.

[@funkydozer]

How do they work, Motion sensor? Earthing circuit? Proximity radar? And what happens if a strong wind shakes the van?

[@juniorhollywood2372]

Mate a bike alarm does the same and goes inside your door ,

[@sotaelectrical]

Can’t hear the alarms when there inside the van though

[@simoninfinityelec]

Spot on demo Adam! Just bought a set 👍

[@sotaelectrical]

👍👍

[@AdamJee923]

Acid to rapidly burn through the circuits, water & a high voltage battery to short the unit? Not forgetting the obvious antenna attack grabbing the remotes code out of the air when you lock it at night. Does the code change everytime or is there a preset amount in there? etc

[@ghostrider67]

Inside my shed door I have a hive battery door sensor,, you can set up actions when it is set off, mine switches on an external floodlight, switches on my bedroom light so it will wake me up immediately and sends a notification to my phone! Even I can’t break into my shed without setting it off! 😂

[@sotaelectrical]

Quality 🤣

[@overland-gaming]

Awesome, do you know if it will work on a all over wrapped van?

[@MsRotorwings]

In other words the alarm sound will drown out the sound of your window glass breaking.

[@andreelliott6161]

Thanks for sharing and the discount code 👍

[@sotaelectrical]

Thanks for watching!!👍👍

[@robbie9030]

A tradesman in the Midlands wired his door handles to the mains but all he got was a warning from the police.

[@sotaelectrical]

I heard bout this

[@CJMVector321190]

In theory you just need an electric fence strength. My neighbour parks his van in my double garage due to theft. If they trash your van that is a pain. But you can decant tour tools to any car and potentially still work. If the tools go thats £10000s of equipment and lost earnings on top. I work abroad so the agreement is he watches the house but has access to a garage. The garage has similar sensors. Dead locks everything.

[@AndyDeiu]

The best one is if you can buy a decommissioned armed vehicle from copart.... Second is install a ghost immobiliser and at the back weld a box though like a safe... But anyway ... those thieves can still your tools even while on a job outside. It's called London diversity.

[@MattyEngland]

Tool theft is why handguns should be legal

[@sotaelectrical]

Yes mate

[@jasperchatterton2804]

Your a sparky, wire up your van so the entire bodywork is LIVE!! 😆

[@sotaelectrical]

Someone else done this and got into a whole world of trouble 🤣🤣

[@cuezed]

Also it'll go off when a truck drives pass the van too

[@sotaelectrical]

That literally has never happened

[@hjpinternet1244]

its a shame it doesn’t have a alarm alert iphone app for those times your further away from vehicle. Maybe they could look at that ? Otherwise great bit of kit

[@sotaelectrical]

Il ask them if this is maybe something in the making

[@JulianMarks-s7l]

Great video impressed is there a sensor you can adjust for sensitivity

[@christopherstaples6758]

they should make a induction charger kit for it , so it does not need removing for battery charging , does it have notifications / sms ?

[@dshack4689]

good thought. along those lines, I do think their AAA's battery useage design is a bit underwhelming, AA's would only make it slightly larger but definitely longer life.

[@Mr.Fedora007]

Very good. It’s a shame the UK has become like this.

[@sotaelectrical]

Thank you, and yes a complete shame