Assuming your door has a traditional door knob & lock fitted as well, an electric strike doesn't prevent you opening the door when its in the locked position. T

Assuming your door has a traditional door knob & lock fitted as well, an electric strike doesn't prevent you opening the door when its in the locked position. The way an electric strike unlocks a door is by swivelling a part of the strike plate away. When its 'locked' its really just like a regular door with a fixed strike plate, as per this diagram ... http://www.hometips.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/doorknob_lock_parts_diagram.jpg http://www.hometips.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/doorknob_...