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Nice. My "library" consists only of Abloy Protec2 and BiLock NG locks. It's interesting to see some of the others out there. One lock this article doesn't refe
by YPPH 4y ago
Nice. My "library" consists only of Abloy Protec2 and BiLock NG locks. It's interesting to see some of the others out there.
One lock this article doesn't refer to is EVVA MCS, which uses a magnetic element as well. I hope to add it to the collection one day, but haven't yet found a justification.
On the other hand, my front door is still a standard pin tumbler, I figure nobody is going to pick my front door open when they could just as easily break the adjacent window.
- Cthulhu_ 4y agoOne thing though; if they pick the door, there will be no obvious trace of a break-in and the insurance may not pay out. It's kinda better to force them to break the window. And they might be reluctant to do so because it causes a lot of noise and hopefully draws the attention, making it less attractive to do so.
- YPPH 4y agoI guess so, but I'm not sure picking or bumping residential locks is heard of where I live. Last time I was burgled they used a crowbar to force entry by breaking the lock. Even that's rare. The overwhelming majority of burglaries here are opportunistic based on unlocked doors/windows. There's a LockPickingLawyer video on YouTube [1] where he shows you a simple modification that seizes the lock upon picking attempts. I would do this, but unlike him I only have one entrance door, so in the event it is seized I'd have to break in. [1] https://youtu.be/7JlgKCUqzA0 https://youtu.be/7JlgKCUqzA0
- adenner 4y agoThe lock is only there to keep people honest. Opening the door/breaking a window etc. will trigger the home alarm system as well as being caught on camera. Killing my internet and jamming the cellular backup is not really a huge concern in my area as there are plenty of more ripe targets (attached garage doors left open all day etc.)