Choosing a lock for an entrance door is not an easy and very responsible business. Comfortable living in the house and the safety of property depend on the serviceability and reliability of the door lock.
There is a huge number of brands and various models of locks on the market today, which is very difficult for an ordinary consumer to understand.
Almost all modern door models are already equipped with locks, but not every manufacturer uses good, high-quality and expensive locks. A good castle costs a lot of money. If you have to install the lock yourself, then you need to know exactly which lock is best suited for your door.
Door locks, like a locking mechanism, are cylinder, lever, smartlocks.
Lever locks are the most reliable and popular today. This is due to their special mechanism. Such locks are also called safe locks. They have proven themselves to be reliable in banks and financial institutions. They are increasingly being installed in private homes.
The reliability of a lever lock depends on the number of special parts - a lever that locks the bolts of the lock when the key is turned. A large number of levers (6-8) ensures that the lock cannot be opened with a regular pick.
Lever locks, along with great advantages, have their own disadvantages. They are large enough. Keys are also large and have many grooves that can damage clothing if carried in a pocket. Therefore, it is better to carry the keys to the lever locks in a case.
The large size of the keyhole makes it possible to penetrate the lock with a pick or other burglary tool. Of course, all lever locks have a security mechanism that makes it difficult to break. By installing a lever lock, you do not have to worry about the reliability of your doors.
A cylinder lock is a secret mechanism that consists of a mortise lock and a cylinder (core) mounted in it. It is equipped with a lever mechanism, which has more than 6 levers, which makes it equally reliable and resistant to any picks.
Cylinder locks are available in one- and two-way, one- and two-row. Also, cylinder locks can be mortise and overhead. They have a fairly simple design, but are absolutely reliable in everyday use.
The cylinder mechanism is installed in a hole drilled in the door, while the core is closed with a steel sheet. If this is not done, then the core should not protrude more than three millimeters above the surface. And on the reverse side of the door, an armored plate is mounted on the cylinder lock.
Recode door locks include both cylinder and lever types. If necessary, recoding the door lock is performed using a special tool that comes with the kit. The old lock code is reset, and the new combination is set with a new set of keys, which is also included in the package.
Smartlocks or smart locks are electromechanical door locks. They can be digital, fingerprint and retinal scan, as well as combined.
Digital smartlocks have a panel with numbers, on which a special code is dialed, and then the door is opened with a regular key.
Instead of a digital panel, a fingerprint reader or retinal scanning system can be installed, as well as a chip key or magnetic card.
Electromechanical locks are gaining popularity due to their functionality and reliability, although such systems are quite expensive.
Door locks, by the type of fastening, can be mortise and overhead.
Mortise door locks are the most common type of locks that are embedded directly into the door leaf. When choosing such a lock, you should take into account the dimensions of the lock block and the width of the door. Mortise locks are more labor intensive to install. But if the mortise lock is correctly and correctly installed, then it will serve you for many years.
Overhead door locks are in the form of a small box, therefore they are also called box locks. Such locks are superimposed on the door, in some cases they are installed in a special compartment made in the door. Add-on locks provide additional protection for the door, especially when paired with mortise locks.
If the lock is installed correctly and there are fastening bushings in the door, then its reliability will be quite high. A patch lock with a dog and a chain will increase the security of your doors.
Electromechanical and radio-controlled locks are the most reliable, durable and burglar-proof. The delivery set includes a locking device, a control unit and three radio keys.
A clear advantage of such locks is that it is almost impossible to determine where the lock is installed, since no wells, no locks, or a cylinder are visible from the outside. Therefore, it is impossible to knock out or drill out such a lock.
When choosing a lock, it is necessary to take into account which door it is made for. Locks are produced for armored doors, heavy and light steel doors, for aluminum and wooden doors.
There are also universal locks for any type of door, but in terms of their reliability they are significantly inferior to profile locks, which are designed for a certain type of door.
When choosing a lock, you should pay attention to the number of crossbars in the lock. It is better if there are at least four of them. The crossbars must be made of durable and reliable material that can withstand a hacksaw. All data on the material of manufacture must be indicated in the technical passport.
Also note that there is a bearing that fits under the handle holder. It provides a smooth handle movement and prolongs the life of the mechanism.
It is very good if the keys that come with the lock are protected from copying. Such keys have a special card. No workshop will be able to make duplicate keys without a pass card, which significantly increases the safety of your home.
As practice shows, modern high-quality locks are almost impossible to open with a master key. The safety of your home is entirely up to you. A good front door lock will protect your apartment from burglary, but you shouldn't forget about additional options for protecting your property.
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