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    Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 10:27pm
I leave my generator in the bed of my truck which has a lockable cover. Like mentioned above, a battery powered angle grinder will cut through most locks or cables with ease.
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I use the python to secure my progressive portable ems to the pedestal. I figure the best you can do is deter the opportunist thief and have them move onto the next guy with nothing. Sad, but true.
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I guess I've been lucky.  I've never had anything stolen from a campsite in about 60 years.  Knock on wood.  I'm certainly not saying it doesn't happen.  I lock up my generator with, I think it's a 5/16" cable, a Master Python, $15.22 on Amazon right now, and don't worry about it.  I don't think it's totally secure with that but to my mind, there's a certain point beyond which worrying isn't productive, it's just stressful.

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A 4.5 inch battery-powered grinder can defeat most locks and cables.
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Originally posted by moseyman

What about the Masterlock Python Cable-lock series of locks.
Has anyone tried one to secure your gennie?

That's just a very cheap, inexpensive, small diameter cable that can be cut with the smallest bolt cutter.  Really?  An $18 cable securing your $500-$1500 generator? (they run about $18-$50 but are only a 3/8" cable.)  way too small to secure anything.  I'm not talking about securing from dedicated thieves.  Nothing is impossible to steal. I'm talking about securing from everybody that has the small 24" bolt cutters that all bike thieves use.  The Python looks no different from any other bike cable available at Walmart.  But it would be better than a rope! LOL
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What about the Masterlock Python Cable-lock series of locks.
Has anyone tried one to secure your gennie?
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thanks, I appreciate 
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thanks-exactly what I asked for. 
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Lowes too. Plus 1 to Spydie, you can deter theft, not prevent it, make it difficult for a thief. I have used bicycle locks in past, that's why my bicycle was stolen.
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