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Notes on locks, access and keeping them working
What we have learned fitting and servicing access systems — written for the person who has to choose one, and the person who has to live with it afterwards.
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7 articles
Choosing a lock5 min read
Choosing a lock for a glass doorWhy a standard mortice lock cannot go into a glass leaf, what a patch fitting changes, and the measurements to take before anybody quotes.Read articleFor hotels5 min read
Fitting locks in a hotel that cannot closeHow a floor-by-floor retrofit is sequenced so no room comes off sale, and the three things that actually cause a delay.Read articleHMS Software4 min read
How HMS software and door locks work togetherWhat the front desk sees, how keys are issued, and the common setup mistakes that cause problems later.Read article
Living with it4 min read
What an AMC is actually forAn annual maintenance contract is not an extended warranty. What each one covers, and the questions that separate a real one from a line on an invoice.Read articleFor hotels5 min read
Battery life, audits and what happens when a guest's key stops workingWhat actually drains a lock battery, why the audit trail is the first thing to read, and the checks that prevent a lockout.Read articleChoosing a lock6 min read
RFID, biometric or PIN — which is right for your property?A practical comparison of access methods for hotels, offices and residential buildings, and why most properties end up with more than one.Read article