Re: Need info on remote control deadbolt door locks

["Robert L Bass" <no-sales-spam@bassburglaralarms>]

> I need recommendations on a good RF remote
> deadbolt door lock system.  I found several
> e-tailers that sell them but don't know which
> brand is best/most reliable. I'm disabled and
> need this to be able to unlock my apt. door
> while I'm in bed...

There are several commercial quality electric
door strikes which you might want to consider.
These use your conventional door lock but
replace the rectangular, metal strike plate on
the door frame.  You've likely seen similar
devices on apartment building doors.  There
is a gate (called a "keeper") on the strike which
swings free, releasing the door when it gets
a low voltage electrical current, usually 12 or
24 VDC.

One advantage to using a strike is it doesn't
require running electrical wires into the door
itself -- only the frame.  Another is that good
quality strikes cost significantly less than
good quality automated deadbolts.

> The bed is approx. 30' away from the door,
> that seems to be the max. for most systems
> I saw. Thanks for any info you can provide!

I've put together packages for this sort of thing
before.  You'll need a power supply with a
backup battery (so you can still open the door
if the power goes out), a strike, a wireless receiver
and a small wireless transmitter.

I make my living selling these systems to upscale
homes and to business clients.  If you need it for
a long-term disability contact me and I'll send you
what you need at cost as a courtesy.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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