Troubleshooting is usually necessary for commissioning a new project,
expanding an existing system, and repairing a malfunctioning system.
Whether it is mechanical, wired or wireless, troubleshooting has as much
to do with technique as it does the particular devices involved...read more
Lock Smith Talks
Friday, 15 January 2016
What to Store In A Home Vault
Many people think that the safest and best place to store their valuables is in a safe deposit box at the bank. However, the contents in a safe deposit box are often not insured, while the items in your home are likely covered by your homeowner’s policy. When you need access to your personal belongings, it’s easy to find them safely stowed at home at any time of the day or night. Here is a list of some common items that should be stored at the vault in your home and not at the bank in a safe deposit box.
1. Important Papers
Consider keeping insurance policies, legal documents such as living wills and health care proxies and investment and retirement plans in your safe at home.
2. Personal Identification
Passports and original birth certificates should be kept in a home vault for easy access, as should original Social Security cards.
3. Family Photos
Scan family photos and store the digital copies on CDs or on a hard drive in the vault.
4. Valuables
Jewelry, cash and coins can be stored at your home safe, as well as titles to vehicles and spare keys.
To keep your valuables safe and handy, consider vault installation in Carlsbad. Please visit the website.
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
Electronic Security for Office Buildings
Providing security services to the commercial sector is the bread and
butter for many locksmiths, even if they also are involved with the
other segments....read more
What To Do When You Have Been Locked Out Of The House
Getting locked out of your own home is an occurrence that happens to everyone at some point, so do not feel bad when it eventually happens to you. There are plenty of steps you can take to make this event as painless as possible.
Prevent It in the First Place
You should always have your keys on your person whenever you leave your home, but everyone makes mistakes. One day you may just forget them. In this case, it can be helpful to have a spare key lying around. Although leaving a key underneath the welcome mat may not be everyone’s cup of tea, there are other things you can do. You can leave a spare key with your neighbor, so you can go next door to get the key you need.
Call a Locksmith
Hopefully, you will at least have a phone on you where you can call a locksmith to come out to your home and make a key right there. A certified locksmith should be able to come out to your home in a reasonable amount of time and make a key on the spot. Although this option costs money, at least you will now have a replacement key in case this happens in the future.
The important thing to remember when you have been locked out is to not panic. You can view this website to learn about a great emergency locksmith in El Cajon to take care of all your key needs.
Wednesday, 25 November 2015
Timing Is Everything: Door Control & Security Timers
Timing plays an important role in door control and security. Timers,
like everything else electronic, have undergone a major transformation
in a relatively short period of time...read more
Why You Should Install a Deadbolt at Your Business
Much like your living space, it’s vital that you protect your place of business against intrusion. Deadbolts have proven to enhance security of entry doors in all types of applications, from residential to commercial. Here are three key benefits to installing a deadbolt at your workplace.
Solid Performance
Standard door locks are spring-powered mechanisms, making it possible for invaders to gain access with simple implements such as screwdrivers, knives or even credit cards. By contrast, a deadbolt is much more solid and difficult to manipulate. In most cases, nothing short of power tools will be sufficient to break through.
Force Resistance
Typically made with thick one-inch steel bolts to offer ample security, deadbolts make it considerably more difficult to gain entry through the use of common brute force tactics. Conversely, a standard lock usually is unable to present much resistance against a strong kick or blow at just the right spot on the door.
Make Entry More Difficult
Thieves and burglars prey on buildings which are easy to access; a good deadbolt slows them in their tracks. Often times, this alone can spare you a break-in, as the potential intruder would be more likely to look for an easier target than risk apprehension by fumbling with difficult door locks for long durations.
For more information about commercial deadbolt installation in Carlsbad, please visit this website.
Saturday, 14 November 2015
What To Do When You Have Been Locked Out Of Your Car
There are several options for gaining entry into a locked vehicle; however, the best option is to hire a professional locksmith.
You
approach your car while digging in your purse or pocket only to
discover that your keys are missing. Well, not missing exactly because
you can see them through the window, taunting you as they dangle freely
from the ignition inside your locked vehicle. It has happened to most
people at one time or another, and the key is to know what to do when
you have been locked out of your car.
The
initial reaction is to try to break into the vehicle to retrieve the
keys. In days past, calling the police department would bring an officer
to your location with a device called a Slim-Jim which would be
inserted into the car door and used to trip the locking mechanism.
However, this method is ineffective on most modern vehicles because of
built in security features. In the vast majority of cases, law
enforcement officials no longer offer these services anyway due to
liability issues.
Before
resorting to breaking and entering, take a deep breath and consider all
your options. First, do you have a spare key? If so, is there someone
you can call to bring it to you? Are you close to home? Could you
retrieve the spare key yourself by walking home or taking public
transportation? If these are viable options, take advantage of them.
Many
people have roadside service plans through AAA, their insurance company
or as part of the warranty package from the car dealership. Entry into
your locked vehicle may be a part of these services, but the degree to
which they can be helpful greatly depends on the age, make and model of
the vehicle. Often, the best result you can hope for is to have your
vehicle towed to a dealership to wait for an expensive new key from the
manufacturer.
The
best course of action is to call a locksmith who is specially trained
to access modern vehicles without damaging the locking systems. These
professionals often provided replacement key cutting services as a way
to gain entrance to your vehicle and can do so in much less time and at
less cost than a dealership. Locksmiths are also trained to reset
security systems that automatically engage when an unoccupied, locked
vehicle is accessed from the outside.
To find a car lock service in La Mesa, or for more information on what to do when you have been locked out of your car, visit this website.
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