Re: Electric Lock choice

[J. Sloud <jsloud@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 31 Jul 2005 20:23:53 -0700, bhnjr@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

>So, back to the original post:  We have double doors, meeting in the
>center of the opening, without a center post.  So if I don't use mag
>locks, what type of lock would be my best choice?  I would like to use
>a good quality strike (such as the securitron Unlatch motorized strike)
> but again, there is not a center post.  The two doors meet at the
>center of the opening, and actually touch each other with their felt
>weather strips.  Your input will be most appreciated.  Thanks again . .
>.

You have three choices: mag locks, electric bolt type locks, or some
type of specialized electric strike designed for these doors (if there
is one).  Maglocks are fine in most applications, but beware of their
limitations.  You can usually surface mount an electric bolt type
setup to these doors and avoid maglocks if necessary.