RE: Lock device for SimplyAutomate Magnetic Lock

["Jon Whiten" <jon@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Gareth,

I think that this fits instead of the usual bit in the door frame and you
retain the normal fitting in the door.  Then, assuming the normal door lock
is locked, this magnetic lock will release and allow the locked door to
open.

So to open the door you could use the normal (manual key) or activate the
magnetic lock. The two work together.

Or have I missed the point?

Regards

Jon Whiten
http://www.whiten.co.uk
-----Original Message-----
From: Gareth Cook [mailto:g@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 4:41 PM
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: [ukha_d] Lock device for SimplyAutomate Magnetic Lock



All

Anyone got any bright ideas on this ? SimplyAutomate are selling a maglock
(mortice type -
http://www.simplyautomate.co.uk/productDisplay.asp?prodId=4635)
but are
struggling to comprehend my question when I ask - what goes into the door ?

A normal mortice lock is installed into a door itself, with a key of sorts
which turns a "bolt" and extends into a hole in the door frame. A
standard
lock type.

Now this is the opposite - it needs wiring, so needs to be installed in the
frame (which is fine - makes sense). When you apply 12v it prevents it from
"moving". When you turn off the power, it hinges and allows a
fixed "bolt"
to travel out. Imagine stoicking a screw into the door itself - it protudes
into the gap of the mortice.

Anyway, I was scouring B&Q - I cant find anything that looks like a
static
"bolt" to install onto the door - closest is a "Tubalar
Mortice Latch"
http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/product/product.jsp?CATID=77705&entryFlag=fals
e&PRODID=20390
- but that's designed to open (this needs to be static cause it's the
mortice itself that opens)

Any ideas ?

G.