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Safe Room Door Lock Crash Gordon 02-08-2006
Posted by Bob Worthy on February 9, 2006, 8:09 am
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> All block except the roof.
> Yep, gonna do a phone and low voltage backup lighting.
>
> Still undecided about putting power in or out of room.

Then error to the side of safety. Go inside.
>
>
> |
> | it coulda
> | > been if they had consulted with me 2 months ago instead of yesterday.
> |
> | Don't ya luv it..
> |
> | >
> | > I'm thinking of hiding the control/pwr supply & backup outside the
room
> | > instead of inside since I want the lock to fail-secure...whaddya
think?
> |
> | Your call... but, if the door fails secure, which it should, and the
perp
> | has access to the control, you need to consider a mechanical type rex
> button
> | (pneumatic type possibly) and not an electronic type rex device and that
> | connection needs to stay within the protected area and not the
control/pwr
> | supply. I usually add an emergency button and if budget allows a
dedicated
> | phone line, which I also use for the alarm panel. I put a wall phone in
as
> | well. Safe rooms can be used for storm protection as well as personnal
> | protection during a crime. A phone is handy as long as there is service.
I
> | know someone here mentioned a cellphone, but in a bunker you don't alway
> | have cell signal, so I would be leary of limiting it to this suggestion
> | alone. Have electrical outlet for TV/Radio and an exhaust fan. Put the
> light
> | on a dimmer switch. Total light or total darkness can get to a person if
> | they spend an extended amount of time in there. Any wall that is not
block
> | or concrete, line with 3/4" plywood before drywall. Makes the door jamb
a
> | little tricky but that is why they have split jambs or extention jambs.
> But
> | then again you said this one is to late...Oh well...there is always next
> | time.
> |
> |
>
>



Posted by ranger on February 23, 2006, 12:55 pm
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Know this is weeks late, ( I was having some prostate repairs and was down
for a while) but this sounds like a good app for Soss Hinges - totally
concealed from both sides of the door, available in sizes from way small to
100lb+ per hinge. For future reference...

Rick

> What about the hinges? It the door is swinging out, the hinges and pins
will
> be exposed to the outside. A pin at each hinge that recesses into the jamb
> when the door is closed will prevent the door from opening, from the hinge
> side, if the pins are popped. With no other hardware on the outside of the
> door, a 600 lb. mag, with a battery back up power supply, should be
> sufficient. It should also be a steel door with steel jamb. There is a
> company that is selling these doors now called Masters Security Door. They
> are a Italian company with a new operation in the States. They are
starting
> to sell these doors in Florida's Home Depots. Their website will be
> available shortly. It is a great door.
> > Gotta do a safe-room door lock...I'm thinking a 600lb mag lock? The door
> > will be semi hidden and swing towards the opening person/side. No other
> > hardware will be visible on the door...it's in a MBR closet and will
have
> > shelves on it. Heavy wooden door.
> >
> > I don't think a door strike will work as it will be visible.
> >
> > Any other ideas before I rough it in tomorrow?
> >
> >
> >
>
>



Posted by Robert L Bass on February 23, 2006, 4:51 pm
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> Soss Hinges

Good suggestion. I think you meant "1,000+ pounds" though, no?

--

Regards,
Robert L Bass

Bass Burglar Alarms
The Online DIY Store
http://www.BassBurglarAlarms.com

--

Never underestimate the power of very stupid people in large
groups.

Posted by ranger on February 23, 2006, 5:35 pm
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Most commercial wooden solid-core doors are under 200 lbs, even fire doors.
I haven't seen any Soss hinges in a mag for a while, but 4" 100lb. capacity
hinges used to be around $70 each. 3 of these would hold up a pretty stout
door. (Using them in a fire door would void the rating, due to the large
mortices to allow their installation.)
You may have seen these in use in a racquetball court door, or a hinged
bartop. Great for hidden doors in wainscoting over a wall safe or such.
Interesting story behind their conception and design; a stubbed toe on a sea
voyage!
Rick


> > Soss Hinges
>
> Good suggestion. I think you meant "1,000+ pounds" though, no?
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
>
> Bass Burglar Alarms
> The Online DIY Store
> http://www.BassBurglarAlarms.com
>
> --
>
> Never underestimate the power of very stupid people in large
> groups.



Posted by Bob Worthy on February 23, 2006, 6:40 pm
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"Robert L Bass" wrote in message

> > Soss Hinges
>
> Good suggestion. I think you meant "1,000+ pounds" though, no?

Rick,

Hopefully, you have been here before to know that RLB will try to correct
everything and everybody whether he knows about the subject or not. I am
sure he will try to take credit for the installation of 1,000+

Thanks for the info, good luck on your recovery, and anymore info will add
to the subject matter, as safe rooms are becoming more popular, not only for
individual protection during a crime, but also for personal protection
during times of bad weather, such as hurricanes and tornados.



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