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White Horseradish

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Opinions on a lock
« on: April 03, 2013, 04:49:41 PM »
I've been poking around Amazon and came across this

http://www.amazon.com/All-Weather-Mechanical-Keyless-Deadbolt-Door/dp/B005KG6A0I/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt

Right now I have a Schlage deadbolt.

I'm not overly concerned about a professional breaking in. I also have a picture window next to the front door, which would be a pretty convenient entry point, anyway.

What do you think?
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Re: Opinions on a lock
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2013, 04:51:47 PM »
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Re: Opinions on a lock
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2013, 06:12:40 PM »
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I've considered this as a thread title, but I figured the word "lock" would get him out just the same.
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Re: Opinions on a lock
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2013, 07:11:18 PM »
Quote from: White Horseradish on April 03, 2013, 04:49:41 PM
I've been poking around Amazon and came across this

http://www.amazon.com/All-Weather-Mechanical-Keyless-Deadbolt-Door/dp/B005KG6A0I/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt

Right now I have a Schlage deadbolt.

I'm not overly concerned about a professional breaking in. I also have a picture window next to the front door, which would be a pretty convenient entry point, anyway.

What do you think?

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Re: Opinions on a lock
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2013, 07:46:34 PM »
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Re: Opinions on a lock
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2013, 10:50:48 PM »
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Re: Opinions on a lock
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2013, 11:46:38 AM »
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Re: Opinions on a lock
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2013, 12:52:54 PM »
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Distributed by Gino Development Inc. dba. Anaconda Universal Products Inc
http://www.anacondatools.com/servlet/the-1834/MECHANICAL-KEYLESS-DEADBOLT-LOCK/Detail

Looks like a generic, or possibly subcontracted Best BE2 lock cylinder and key pattern. Pattern might be Keyway A. Don't know for definite, but I've never heard of Anaconda or Lockey making their own pattern keys. Try a BE2 to see if it works.
http://www.bumpmylock.com/best-be2-bump-key.html


The normal looking model is a Lockey 2200 (Key Override) model.
http://www.lockeystore.com/servlet/the-28/lockey-2200KO%2C-lockey-lock%2C/Detail

As you can note, there are differences. "DIGITAL" is not present on the Anaconda model. The shoulders on the mechanical subsection are beveled on the Lockey model. The handle containing the cylinder is entirely different. The picture in the Amazon model, the handle is one unit. Notice the seem on the one on the Lockey web site.

Either the picture is wrong, it's an obsolete model (unlisted on their web sites) or it's a generic rip off of a Lockey.  My bet is the second or third option.
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Re: Opinions on a lock
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2013, 01:58:41 PM »
It does look like a Lockey knockoff.

How do you think this compares to a Schlage deadbolt?

I don't have any particular illusions to this standing up to any sort of serious force. It's a standard insulated door, the area where the lock is mounted is probably the weak point. Plus, there is that window next to it. I do like that it's battery-free.
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Re: Opinions on a lock
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2013, 02:07:04 PM »
Quote from: White Horseradish on April 06, 2013, 01:58:41 PM
It does look like a Lockey knockoff.

How do you think this compares to a Schlage deadbolt?

I don't have any particular illusions to this standing up to any sort of serious force. It's a standard insulated door, the area where the lock is mounted is probably the weak point. Plus, there is that window next to it. I do like that it's battery-free.

No idea. It's essentially a no name generic.

Brinks, from Walmart, is surprisingly decent. About equal to Schlage. I'm generally not impressed with electronic or mechanical key code locks. Try to avoid Simplex locks. On the plus side, I opened a small pistol vault by manually brute forcing the combo.
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Re: Opinions on a lock
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2013, 02:31:45 PM »
Simplex? Are those the ones with 5 buttons that office buildings seem to like?

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