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Touch Bar Release Devices for Magnetic Locks83

Touch Bar Release Devices for Magnetic Locks

A review of popular mechanical and electronic touch bars used to release electromagnetic locks for egress.

0 comments    security hardware door hardware
Apartment and Condo Door Lock and Security Basics80

Apartment and Condo Door Lock and Security Basics

How to assess your security, know your enemy and secure the perimeter of your defenses.

9 comments    advice how to home
Locking Your Bike78

Locking Your Bike

Principles of locking up your bicycle to help prevent theft of the entire bike or its components.

10 comments    hardware lock locks
How to Choose a Lock that is Resistant to "Key Bumping"70

How to Choose a Lock that is Resistant to "Key Bumping"

It is not too hard to defeat a burglar who uses the key bumping technique. Here are three ways you can stop or inhibit key bumping.

0 comments    how to security hardware
How to Adjust Your Door Closer91

How to Adjust Your Door Closer

Theory and practice of door closer adjustment.

110 comments    how to home improvement diy
Hardware Specs from Hell70

Hardware Specs from Hell

If you are a door hardware professional you’ve seen them:  the stupid specification, the dumb door schedule and the hardware take-off from hell.   If I had a penny for every dollar I’ve saved customers by debunking bad specs, I’d probably...

2 comments    business fire safety spec
ASSA ABLOY Mobile Innovation Showroom69

ASSA ABLOY Mobile Innovation Showroom

This article provides a broad overview of some of the new products featured in the ASSA ABLOY Mobile Innovation Showroom.

2 comments    technology cell phone safety
How to Change Your Locks79

How to Change Your Locks

DIY guide to changing your own locks, including an explanation of common lock types and the basics of how to replace cylinders and get new keys.

31 comments    how to security diy
Electric Power Transfers69

Electric Power Transfers

A review of the many ways to get a wire from a door frame into a door: for exit devices with electric latch retraction or electrified trim, electric locks, electric strikes in double door applications and for request to exit or other monitoring switches.

6 comments    hardware door wire
Product Comparison:  Alarm Lock Trilogy DL3000 and Kaba Ilco Eplex E5200 Series77

Product Comparison: Alarm Lock Trilogy DL3000 and Kaba Ilco Eplex E5200 Series

December 2008: A comparison of features between the Kaba Eplex E5200 series and the Alarm Lock DL3000 electronic access cylindrical locks.

0 comments    home shopping security
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