Any secure alternatives to the old fashioned door lock?

**DutchTeenCash** · 09-28-2005, 05:07 AM

biometric locks are nice, not too expensive anymore these days.

**sumphatpimp** · 09-28-2005, 05:07 AM

if you go with something electric, make sure it "fails open".
that is; if the electric goes out you are not locked inside.
this does happen.

**DutchTeenCash** · 09-28-2005, 05:10 AM

Originally posted by sumphatpimp

if you go with something electric, make sure it "fails open".
that is; if the electric goes out you are not locked inside.
this does happen.

every biometric lock has a mechanical backup

**slapass** · 09-28-2005, 05:22 AM

What are you trying to accomplish? Most locks are easy to pick. Go Medeco to avoid that issue. Otherwise the mechanism is the biggest fail point. People kick in the deadbolt.

**Spunky** · 09-28-2005, 05:24 AM

Doberman or German Sheppard

**mrthumbs** · 09-28-2005, 05:25 AM

Originally posted by Spunky

Doberman or German Sheppard

Already there haha

**mrthumbs** · 09-28-2005, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by thinkx

biometric locks are nice, not too expensive anymore these days.

I have confidence in that yes: ive been using biometrics for the computers
and it has not once failed.

**candyflip** · 09-28-2005, 05:28 AM

I've got a touchpad that requires input of two numbers to open.

It's does such a good job, I have trouble getting in sometimes.

**gornyhuy** · 09-28-2005, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by mrthumbs

I have confidence in that yes: ive been using biometrics for the computers
and it has not once failed.

What kind? fingerprint?

**mrthumbs** · 09-28-2005, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by gornyhuy

What kind? fingerprint?

Yup.

http://www.apcc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=246

I even authenticate my GFY logon with that ;)

**CheneyRumsfeld** · 09-28-2005, 05:31 AM

crooks don't go in the door.
they go in the window.

**tranza** · 09-28-2005, 07:36 AM

fingerprint seems to be interesting

**Mr Pheer** · 09-28-2005, 07:39 AM

Originally posted by CheneyRumsfeld

crooks don't go in the door.
they go in the window.

Maybe you should rethink that theory. Most burglaries start with the door being kicked in, ask any home security rep.

**MikeyFingaz** · 09-28-2005, 07:41 AM

i dunno, but i got a friend who tried that whole drilling a hole in the floor right in front of the door then putting a stopper in it. that shit works. ya cant bust the door in. i think you would have to get the door off the hinges to get in.

Any secure alternatives to the old fashioned door lock?

Any secure alternatives to the old fashioned door lock?

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