Driveway ALarm

[lhfarm]

I'd second doing a search on driveway alert. There are several threads and lots of recommendations. I've used a Cartell Driveway Alarm Systems Home Page system on our 1400' through the woods drive for almost 20 years.

 

[LRTX1]

How about the simple air hose and bell set-up used at the older gas stations?

 

[forgeblast]

i will say stay away from any driveway alarm that does not use a ground sensor. the wind, shaddows, clouds etc...will set it off. you will end up not using it.

 

[sweettractors]

We also use the Dakota Alert and it is a real nice setup. We have had one ever since they came out with no problems until one of our inbound 18 wheelers ran over our first one. Years ago, we used the driveway alert bell that you used to see at gas filling stations. They are low tech and are very dependable, however are only good as far as you can run the activator hose. Ken Sweet

 

[ragkar]

Dakota alert
Here's an informative thread
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/128167-dual-system-driveway-alarm-press.html

The first thing that you'll have to decide is whether to use a rubber hose or infrared sensor.

 

[Jimbrown]

I have this one. It works just fine over a distance of 1200 ft.

My neighbor has a similar system and if we set them to the same channles they will work at over a mile.

If you need a long distance one this is it.

Dakota Alert MURS Base Station Radio Kit - DAM538BSKIT available from Home Controls

 

[Ray2210]

We have the Dakota with the infra red sensor. It's a great product but I wish there was a little more adjustability on the sensitivity. I have ours hooked up to the the outside lights via X10 and certain lights come on outside as well as the audible alarm. When somebody comes into the yard at night they know that we know.