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So You Know About Safes?
Safes in the sense that we now think of them first emerged during the Industrial Revolution. They were originally designed to protect company ledgers from the all too common fires that many factories of this era suffered from. A market for thief resisting versions emerged soon after and now days there are a plethora of…
Read MoreNew Abus Integral System – Gold Award For Abus Van Lock
Award Winning Van Lock As you know I like to see and test products for this page and the new award winning van lock for Abus was in my sights. But how do I test such a device, I have no van and certainly can’t fit it to my car. But Nick and the team…
Read MoreBelzona Repair Compounds
An extra toolkit in the professional locksmith’s armoury By John Harding The name Belzona has become a well known name in the professional engineer’s vocabulary over the last 7 decades. In much the same way as cleaning staff refer to their vacuum cleaner as ‘the Hoover’ engineers around the world frequently refer to their…
Read MoreAn Interesting Idea by Nigel Tolley – Discreet Security Solutions
Sometimes we get jobs where the request is a little out of the ordinary, and you have to find a neat solution. Most gun cabinets are fitted with two 7 lever safe locks, or with a single double sided 10 lever. There are a few biometric ones about, and a few with a code lock,…
Read MoreWho’s There?
Do you turn down requests for a simple intercom/door entry system? Why? The Response electronics wireless door intercom is child’s play to install, if it takes you 15mins you have dawdled. The CL60118 on its own works from the box (well almost). It is well packaged and all the bits are there to get it…
Read MoreBSIA Endorses Guide To Preventing False Hold-Up Alarms
The BSIA has contributed to a guide which aims to help installers of Hold-Up Alarm (HUA) systems to reduce the number of false alarms. Developed by the National Police Chiefs’ Council Security Systems Group, the guide provides an overview of the impact that false alarms have and offers recommendations on how installers can help to…
Read MoreMaximising The Value Of Your Door Hardware
By Simon Osborne, Commercial Leader UK & Ireland of Allegion UK When looking at door hardware, it may at first appear to be a simple choice that can be broken down into three broad factors: appearance, functionality, and cost, i.e. what type of hardware looks best, does what I need it to do right now…
Read MoreHow To Check Your Security Provider Quickly – An Insider’s Guide To The Meaning Of Abbreviations
Prosecution of unregulated security operators has soared this year – here VPS explains two simple checks you can make on the quality of your security provider So far this year the Security Industry Authority (SIA), has reported twice as many unlicensed operators offences than the same period in 2015*. How do you know how trustworthy…
Read MoreAdjustment of locks and lock furniture
A common call for a locksmiths attendance will be a door failing to latch closed or being difficult to open, either by handle or key. In some cases lockouts occur. Wooden doors There are several possibilities for this age, wear or shrinkage of a door which still swings freely may require some adjustment to the…
Read MoreHand Making Keys
Making a key to a mortice lock is a basic locksmith skill, and one required by the MLA as part of their full exam. The chosen lock for the exam is a 3G110. Why? Because it requires some intricate skills and good hand eye coordination. But you can change the levers quickly! Agreed but what…
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