# Generator question.

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generator-question/827461>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [January 9, 2019, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generator-question/827461 "2019-01-09T10:39:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 9, 2019, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generator-question/827461/7 "2019-01-09T17:05:33Z")

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> [@carnivorousplant](#):
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> How do you secure the generator?

Posted in another thread:

> [@Soundproofing a small generator?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soundproofing-a-small-generator/826209/22):
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> As I said, I keep the generator on the deck. I use a [12" Kryptonite U-lock](https://www.purecycles.com/products/kryptonite-keeper-12-u-lock) around one of the 4x4 roof support posts, and with the loop of [7-foot Kryptonite cable](https://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-KryptoFlex-Double-Bicycle-Security/dp/B000NOO3ZQ/) on one of ‘U’ of the lock. The other loop of the cable is connected to another 7-foot cable with a [Kryptonite round padlock](https://www.backcountry.com/kryptonite-stainless-steel-round-padlock). The other end of _that_ cable goes around the frame of the generator, and is secured by a lock that is of similar construction to a [Master lock](https://cdn.masterlock.com/masterlock/resources/img/home-content-boxes/product-selector-personal.png), only is larger.  
> I think the set-up would keep a casual thief honest, and it allows me to move the generator around on the deck.

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