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Newbie:Keeping people out.

Hello, First I want to state that I have some knowledge of locks and picking them, My primary hobby is pinball and video collecting/restoration. I make my living in the medical field and at this point have no desire to become a locksmith. However I do want to keep people out of my garage.

What is the best way to convert a single keyed electronic lock to either an ACE or other round tumbler lock?

(so far no one has attempted to break in, but I know single sided keys are too easy to pick).

Could someone provide a source to purchase and electronically key ACE type of lock? (more sucure then "ye olde computer lock").

TIA

Ed

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tat-2
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"RC" da "PCDJ

When you say "a single keyed electronic lock" do you really mean a key operated switch (that presumably connects to an elcric locking device, or garage door opener)? If so one of the main considerations is what happens if someone just rips the entire keyswitch out of the wall. Typically these may only be an SPST switch so you don't exactly have to be Mr. Wizard to figure out how to make the door open. Twenty years ago or so external key swithches were widely used to shunt alarm systems. They have fallen out of favor precisely for the reason stated. Heavy duty tamper resistant switches were available but not sure if you can find them any more. You might want to visit the hardware dept. at Sears and look at the external wireless keypads they have for garage doors 9no keys or wires). At any rate ACE lock key switches are available from alarm suppliers. Just be aware there is a whole raft of specialized picking equipment designed for them.

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Jim Gaynor

For that style of lock, check with garage door installers, they should have some to sell ya.

Steve

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Steve

Thank you, this is exactly whay I was looking for.

Ed

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tat-2

You'd better attach the mounting plate with security screws!

The thieves know what I mean.

Newnsie

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UPUHRS5437

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cashcroft

What you do is when you wire the switch, solder the wire to the terminals and then use plug connectors in such a way as if someone rips the lock cylinder the wires will drop and contact can not be made.

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Roger Shoaf

A little more detail would be useful regarding your "single keyed electronic" "computer lock". A picture would be good.

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Putyourspamhere

Yes, you can contact me off group, I have a system that could be perfect. Its an electronic Ace key. I just need to know more about what your hardware is, so that I can tell whether or not there is a conversion readily available.

Jack Atlanta, GA

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Jack

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