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Magnetic Lock For Better Home Security

By Alex M. Furlo
Jul 2, 2009
What is a magnetic lock? A magnetic lock is a device that uses electromagnets and armature plates to control access to a room. Conventional locks are much cheaper than magnetic locks. You can purchase a magnetic lock for about three hundred dollars while a more conventional lock can be bought for about forty dollars. It is possible for your magnetic lock to cost you money on your electric bill. If this is the case then be ready to pay about three dollars a year for each magnetic lock you use.

There some significant advantages to use magnetic locks as opposed to using conventional locks. For starters, it is impossible to pick a magnetic lock because it runs off electricity. These locks are safe being secured using a number of different coding mechanisms. They are also very reliable. Magnetic locks operating using twelve to twenty four volts of DC current. Some magnetic locks use batteries while others can be hooked using electric wiring.

Installing magnetic locks in your office or business will not secure your doors forever. While these locks are extremely safe and secure, you need to maintain them properly in order for them to work properly. These types of locks are fail safe meaning they need to be supplied with a contact source of power in order to stay locked. If a magnetic lock loses its power source then it will become unlocked. You need to make sure that your magnetic locks always have fresh batteries.

Magnetic locks come in many different types. For instance, some magnetic locks will be able to pull three hundred pounds while others will be able to pull twelve hundred pounds. Each type of lock is more suitable for a specific situation. For instance, a three hundred pound pull magnetic lock will work better for light duty security measures like securing a cabinet. If you want to secure a door then you will need to make sure to get a twelve hundred pound pull magnetic lock at least.

There are many advantages to use magnetic locks. There are no interconnecting parts when it comes to magnetic locks. Therefore, magnetic locks are much easier to install than conventional locks. Magnetic locks tend to be more durable than conventional locks as well. Magnetic locks are much more durable and will last longer when they are used in a high traffic area. Conventional locks will wear out much faster due to their interconnection parts.

Magnetic locks provide a more tamper proof design because they are installed within the door frame making it extremely difficult to tamper with. In order for your magnetic lock to work efficiently it needs to be installed properly. The electromagnet and armature plate should be aligned up as close as possible in order for the lock to work properly. Take your time whenever you are installing your magnetic lock to make sure it is installed correctly and make sure that all the wires are hidden inside the door frame.

Magnetic locks are capable of been hooked up to an entire electronic security system. Many people will connect their magnetic lock to a keycard reader to provide access to people who have a valid keycard. It is possible to connect your magnetic lock to your security systems computer and control access using the computer. Anyone who has access to the computer will be able to provide access to the rooms that are controlled by the magnetic locks.
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