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12V DC Car Security Smoke Screen
  
We ship this item to:
UK, USA, Europe & rest of world!

Introducing the VGS 12V DC Smoke Screen - physical prevention of theft.
as seen on ITV1's "Police Camera Action!"

The 12V smoke security system is ideally suited to vehicle security applications and differs from alarms and other security devices by physically preventing thieves from seeing.

Our smoke security system is a compact unit which is both user and installer friendly. The unit is 12 volt DC car battery powered (a 24V version is also available).

The fog is totally harmless to both person and property but is extremely unpleasant to remain in. The intruder will make a hasty retreat and most certainly will not be able to see to steal or cause damage.
The unit can be used in vehicles of varying sizes by regulating the flow of fog. In this way you can generate the volume of fog necessary to cater for the size of the area being protected.

VGS Smoke ScreenThe small size (154mm length x 43mm height x 60mm depth) allows it to be easily housed in small spaces such as under seats or even suspended in either the passenger or drivers footwell. The most important consideration in locating the unit is to optimise the smoke dispersion.

In standby the unit draws no current whatsoever. On activation it reaches operating temperature in less than three seconds and then immediately produces impressive volumes of smoke to hide tools and equipment or simply to make the vehicle very unpleasant to be in.

The unit uses a coiled, stainless steel heat exchanger and a microprocessor control circuit with in-built safety features to prevent discharge in a moving vehicle. The specially formulated smoke fluid is contained in a pressurised aerosol that can be located up to 3 metres from the control unit.

The unit has an integral timer allowing the installer to regulate, at the touch of a button, the amount of smoke discharged. It also has the facility to trigger a pager and/or siren and/or voice module as well as remote arming/disarming.

There are both positive and negative trigger inputs that can be linked to an existing alarm system (or other sensors) including door pin switches, ultra-sonic and/or microwave etc. By using the various optional extras the unit can also be used without need for another alarm.

The length of each smoke activation will determine the number of times you can use the system before having to replace the aerosol (approx. 20 times in a standard sized car) and there is a low fluid indicator light to ensure the unit is always ready to work for you.

This system is safe for use in motor vehicles as well as vans, boats, caravans and buildings.

For your home...

The unit can be easily installed in small rooms as a cheaper yet equally as effective alternative to the costly smoke screen systems in commercial retail installations. A large number of our customers use the unit in their garage, shed/workshop and home office in conjunction with a car battery and trickle charger with an existing alarm system or PIR sensor.

Features:

  • Heat up time from cold: 3 seconds
  • High smoke output
  • Draws smoke fluid from a pressurised fluid canister
  • Full control over amount of smoke produced

Construction:

  • Ultra compact (154mm x 60mm x 43mm)
  • Coiled, stainless steel heat exchanger
  • Microprocessor control
  • Safety feature stops unit being activated whilst vehicle is moving.

Also ideal for vans to hide equipment and tools, in cars to prevent audio equipment and car theft and also small rooms

Operation:

  • Trigger inputs link to existing alarm system / sensors
  • Power supply: 12v DC car battery
  • Warm up time from cold: 3 seconds
  • Approx. 20 activations from one canister in an average sized car
  • Facility to trigger a pager/siren/voice module as well as remote arming/disarming
  • Works down to at least minus 20C

Mechanical Specifications:

  • Height: 43mm
  • Width: 60mm
  • Length: 154mm
  • Works with either positive or negative trip

The system kit comes complete with smoke module, wiring harness, aerosol mounting assembly and one full smoke fluid aerosol canister (pictured left).

Current draw is 80 amps (1.2kW).

Each unit is bench tested prior to being shipped to ensure reliability.

A car alarm / sensor input is required to trigger the smoke screen.

Installation User Manual PDF

Watch a video of this security smoke system in action (7.2Mb)

Standard 12V DC Smoke Screen System

There is always a minimum of 100 of these units in stock.

PS51 : 12V DC Vehicle Smoke Screen System, inc. all required parts, fixings, instructions and 1 x aerosol

Single unit, £229.00 ex. VAT.
UK mainland delivery £10.00  
PRICING STRUCTURE
Number of units per order
1 2 - 5 6+
Price per unit
£229.00 £219.00 POA

Hazardous FedEx Shipping Pricing for Delivery outside of the UK for up to 4 x units
Delivery to EU**
£120.00 (approx. €134)
Delivery to USA*
£135.00 (approx. $205)
*You can order up to 9 additional pre-pressurised smoke fluid aerosols (below) for the same shipping price above.
*currency conversion approximate.
**Delivery to Austria, Portugal and Greece will cost more as FedEx don't deliver hazardous consignments to these countries.
**Purchasing refillable aerosols and 5L smoke fluid gets round the hazardous shipping charge and in general costs around 50% less to send your order.
Shipping for countries not on this list - please email us.

See FAQ at bottom of page to find out more about reducing the shipping cost per kit.

If you would prefer us to email a quote for the items you would like, please contact us.

Plate Mounted Version

In order to make the installation easier in vehicles such as vans, cash in transit, etc. we offer the unit pre-installed on an aluminium plate that just has to be screwed into place within a cavity in the vehicle and connected to the battery and trigger. Each such installation is tested before it leaves the factory to ensure the minimum of input from the person fitting the plate into the vehicle. All that is visible after fitting the plate is the smoke outlet and the status LED.

PS51P : Plate-mounted 12 Volt Security Smoke Screen System
£349.00
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24 Volt Twin-output Version

Ideal for larger lorries and small buildings with no mains power. Twice the output (two outlets) that can be strategically positioned. Runs on 24V. Uses two aerosols (supplied with kits - additional can be ordered below).

PS52 : 24 Volt Security Smoke Screen System
£495.00
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Pre-Pressurised Smoke Fluid Canisters

Canisters last for approx. 12 minutes of total smoke generation, eg. 20 x 20 second activations.

PRICING STRUCTURE
Number of smoke fluid canisters ordered
1 2 - 20 21+
Price per unit
£25.00 £22.00 £20.50
 

  Overseas ordering of pre-pressurised smoke fluid aerosols

The smoke fluid aerosols above are pre-pressurised, which means they cost more to ship overseas than a normal container of fluid because they are classed as 'hazardous' by all courier companies. To lower the cost of shipping (and further reduce running costs of your smoke security system), we can supply a refillable canister option (see below). Instead of using the pre-pressurised aerosols, re-fillable aerosol cans can simply be pressurised by a hand pump, airline (e.g. in a garage forecourt) or inert gas supply. You simply buy our refillable can and a 5 litre container of our smoke fluid which will fill the can around 14 times. It is possible to re-fill the same 50 - 100 times with care. You can, of course, purchase any number of 5 litre containers at the time of your order to give yourself a plentiful supply. It works out at less than £4.21 per full canister when you buy one canister and a container of fluid.

Refillable Smoke Fluid Canisters
Refillable aerosol (supplied singly)
Fill with fluid (below) and pressurise with a hand pump, airline (e.g. in a garage forecourt) or inert gas supply to 100psi. Can be refilled 50 - 100 times.

Overseas shipping costs are greatly reduced by ordering refillable aerosol(s) and containers of smoke fluid instead of pre-pressurised aerosols.
£24.00
Qty:
5 litres smoke fluid type C for use with refillable aerosol (above)
Will fill the refillable aerosol approx. 14 times.
£38.00
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High pressure shock pump - used to pressurise the refillable aerosol (above) to 100psi.
Photo below shows pump next to refillable aerosol.
£38.75
Qty:

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How big a volume will this unit fill?

A: It is designed for cars. For vans, we often recommend two units strategically placed. If you need a unit that will fill a larger area, visit our smoke security page.

Q: Can you supply aerosols that kill the thief by gassing them?

A: No. It would be unsafe for you and the fitter of the unit and would open up a whole range of legal issues. Our unit sets out to prevent theft, not deliver justice!

Q: Can the unit be triggered by the driver if they are at a set of traffic lights and a thief forces them out of the car and drives off?

A: No. It would not be safe for any nearby pedestrians if the car was driven at speed whilst full of smoke. The unit has a safety feature which prevents it from being activated whilst the vehicle is moving. If the unit is located to secure cargo on a lorry for example, you can yourself fit a panic button to trigger the smoke screen manually.

Q: I live in the USA. Why does it cost this much to send the unit and canisters to me?

A: The kit is supplied with one canister. The aerosol canisters containing the smoke fluid are pressurised and although they are harmless, are classified as 'hazardous' material by couriers and shipping agents. This 'hazardous' label gives the package a price premium. The cost of shipping is the same whether you buy one kit or a number of kits and extra pressurised canisters. By ordering a refillable aerosol and 5L fluid, the consignment is sent as non-haz and costs considerably less to send (around 50% less).

Q: I live in Europe. Why does it cost this much to send the unit and canisters to me?

A: The kit is supplied with one canister. The aerosol canisters containing the smoke fluid are pressurised and although they are harmless, are classified as 'hazardous' material by couriers and shipping agents. This 'hazardous' label gives the package a price premium. The cost of shipping is the same whether you buy one kit or a number of kits and extra pre-perssurised canisters.

For the same shipping price we can send 1 kit and up to 40 extra canisters, or 4 kits and up to 8 canisters, and combinations thereof. It is economical for you to buy more than one canister/kits when placing your order. You could get together with friends to buy multiple kits and canisters to reduce the shipping cost-per-item.

By ordering a refillable aerosol and 5L fluid, the consignment is sent as non-haz and costs considerably less to send (around 50% less).

*Contact us to check shipping costs etc. first, especially if you do not live in the UK or USA.

Q: I want to trigger the unit remotely by mobile phone in event of a hijack. It would be done whilst vehicle is moving to force driver to stop. Can you device be made to work this way?

A: We offer an anti-hijack system that will prevent the car being stolen. If you already have such a system in your car, we offer an interface which will work in conjunction with it which to links to the smoke screen.
It works like this: you get into your car and turn the Ignition on - press the hidden button - the hijack system is now deactivated. If you get in and haven't pressed the button, it will beep to remind you to press it. If someone steals the car and doesn't press the hidden button, the engine cuts out gradually over 30 seconds, and the horn and lights flash as the engine starts degrading to attract maximum attention to ailing vehicle. Once the car has stopped, the smoke system kicks in. This system should be fitted by a professional installer.

 

* prices in US $ are approximate. 26/02/10. We only charge in British Pounds Sterling (£).

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