How can I safely enclose an outside air conditioner compressor to protect it from thieves?

January 10, 2010 by admin · 7 Comments
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Goodwilly07 asked:

Compressors are being “victim-mized” for their copper.

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7 Responses to “How can I safely enclose an outside air conditioner compressor to protect it from thieves?”
  1. Daniel B says:
    January 10, 2010 at 11:50 pm

    Try to bury the base in cement. Thats what I did. Daniel B

  2. pipemaster says:
    January 11, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    Put a steel cage around it and anchor it to the concrete.with a bolt that they can’t unscrew. pipemaster

  3. peepaul says:
    January 11, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    You need a welder and some angle iron and expanded metal. That is about the only way. peepaul

  4. Spectraguy says:
    January 11, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    Is the whole unit outdoors? Or just the Condenser portion? If it is just the condenser portion, try using mobile home tie down anchors and strapping it to them. That should offer some serious resistance for thieves. Spectraguy

  5. hillbillynamedpossum says:
    January 14, 2010 at 8:28 am

    build a chain link fence around it. most farm stores have a 6′ x 6′ dog pen kits that is around $100. what ever you do, dont do any thing that will restrict air flow to the unit. this will decrease efficiency and lead to equipment failure…and void the warranty

    Possum, hvac guy hillbillynamedpossum

  6. launrider says:
    January 16, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    You can take the top of your condenser off and drill holes through the base and into the concrete pad using a concrete drill bit and install concrete screws into it. This would be the most cost effective method. Explain it to someone at your local hardware store and they can set you up with everything you need. launrider

  7. keith a says:
    January 17, 2010 at 11:02 am

    It is Impossible. I make close to 500$ a night. I have seen all types of different security devices, none of them work. keith a

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