We’re doing renovations at work, and have created a staff room that is close to a hallway used by general public. Since we will be keeping wallets, coats, etc in there, we’d like to lock it. One key for twenty people is a pain in the butt, so we’d like a push-button lock. I looked at a Weiser today at (oh no,) Home Depot, but I can also check out reputable dealers. {It was open and I was driving by.} Anything I should be looking for? Are they more pain than it’s worth, which would have to be a lot, cause hunting down the key that is likely in someone’s pocket in a lab coat hanging on a chair at home will really be a pain. Thanks in advance
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cypher lock out of the question?
bobl Volo Non Voleo Joe's cheat sheet
What the heck is a cypher lock??????????? Ok, I'll google it
my misread. push button and cypher lock the same thing.
If you do use one of this things don't forget:
someone leaves change the combonation
change the combonation on a regular schedule
don't let the combonation be given out (Joe's here for a couple does so...)
bobl Volo Non Voleo Joe's cheat sheet
Edited 11/5/2002 8:03:24 AM ET by bobl
If you get the push button combination type lock be sure to sand off the button paint. As the bottons are used the paint wears off and lets others know which buttons are in the combination. They now may be available with a brushed finish instead of paint.
Go to a locksmith. You are not looking for a home duty type of lockset that will be used two or three times a day. You are looking for a commercial quality combination lockset that will give you years of worry free service. There are several high quality brands that you may be unaware of. You will also need a good quality door closer to positively latch your new lockset. Each city has dozens of locksmiths, they buy most of their stock from two or three local suppliers. Some of these suppliers may sell directly to you.
Another option might be staff lockers.
Edited 11/5/2002 1:05:42 AM ET by GORDSCO