by Bob Donson
When youre shopping for a door lock, its important to know what your needs and options are. In this article Ill go over all of the basic types, so you know what best fits your needs.
A Privacy Lockset is one of the most basic types of door locks. These locks are the types most commonly found inside of houses and interior passages where privacy is important, but security is not. These locks either have a lever or a knob on one side which locks the door. They have a tiny hole on the non-locking side which can be used to pick the lock in emergency situations.
While interior locks are great for protecting privacy, they are relatively useless for security purposes. For exterior facing doors where security is a concern, you will want to use an Entry Lockset. This lockset is familiar to most homeowners, and has a button on one side coupled with a key mechanism on the other. This is essentially a one way lock.
An addition that can make an exterior door more secure is a deadbolt lock. In a deadbolt, the "throw", which is a metal slug, extends into the door frame. For most people, this variety of lock represents all the safety you'll ever need.
For people who want the added safety of a deadbolt without all of the hassels of drilling that come with interior installation, there are surface-mounted deadbolts. The function of surface-mounted deadbolts is essentially the same as that of the regular deadbolt, but rather than being installed into the door, the deadbolt is screwed onto the interior facing of the door. A metal flashing is attached to the door frame.
Frequently, locks are sold as combination sets, which form a unified security solution for an exterior door. In manufacturing terminology, this combination is called a lockset, and is most often comprised of a deadbolt and a lockset.
One of the less common varieties of locks which you will encounter as a homeowner is a Night Latch. The night latch is a lock which is placed on the interior face of the door, and whenever the door is shut the lock automatically engages. As the name implies, Night Latches are not ideal when used alone, but can be paired with other locks for added safety.
I hope that these explanations have helped to illustrate the main types of door locks. It is important for consumers to understand their options in order to maximize their safety, and one of the greatest impediments to understanding is mis-information. Homeowners must take an active role in maintaining safety as a priority in their own homes.
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June 16 2009 | home security | No Comments »
by Steve Thibeault
A wireless hidden camera is becoming an important part of many homes, particularly among people who have caregivers or other hired help coming into their homes when they are not there. The surveillance mechanism provides people with peace of mind and also gives them documented proof of serious problems that may be occurring in their absence.
Surveillance devices come in all shapes and sizes, with a variety of video recording capabilities. A wireless hidden camera has many benefits, in the home or the workplace, and can be used in stores to monitor dishonest employees, any theft problems or other security concerns.
Advances in technology have enhanced the personal surveillance field. Devices are so small that they are often missed by the naked eye. Their portability makes it convenient to move them from room to room or to use in various locations. They also have become easier to use, with little or no installation necessary. In addition, viewing capabilities have expanded beyond VCRs and DVRs to include the Internet.
A wireless hidden camera can be installed into an everyday item, which can then be placed in a room or location. The camera will monitor all it sees will send a signal to a recording or viewing device. The signal will be stored and can be viewed in real-time or at a later date. Nobody can tell that the camera is in place or that it is recording their every move.
Some common items that can be purchased with a wireless hidden camera installed are an AM/FM alarm clock radio, baby monitor, boom box or CD player, cordless phone, desktop speakers, motion detector, tissue box, smoke detector, wall clock, vanity mirror, thermostat, EXIT signs in stores and outdoor lights.
A wireless hidden camera differs from a wired one in the way it transmits the video signal to a receiver. A wired camera uses a video cable, with one end connected to the camera and the other to the DVR, VCR, or other recording or viewing device. With a wireless camera, there is a built-in transmitter that electronically sends a video signal to a receiver connected to a VCR, DVR, or other device.
Frequency is important with any wireless device. It is what is used to transmit a signal or data from one location to another. There are many different frequency ranges and FCC approval is generally required for devices that use certain frequencies. For example, a 2.4GHz is a type of wireless frequency with a range from 200 to 700 feet, depending on the weather and other environmental conditions that could interfere with the signal.
Homeowners and business owners can monitor a number of different areas at one time, installing wireless cameras in one room or a variety of locations. When the same number of receivers are installed as cameras, images can be viewed in a split screen setting or at the same time.
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June 15 2009 | Security Cameras | No Comments »