Re: [misterhouse-users] re[2]: Bunch of newbie questions

[Mark R. <mar...@gm...>]

I suggest hard-wired door locks.  I wouldn't want the doors
malfunctioning due to RF problems.  Having wires also means fewer
batteries to change.

Don't forget to plan for backup power (i.e. UPS and/or generator) for
the computer, locks, alarm system, etc.  You probably don't need
backup power for the whole house, but there are some things that you
want to keep working all the time.  ("Help!  The power went out and my
electric toilet paper dispenser doesn't work!")

-- Mark

On Wed, 26 May 2004 15:47:21 -0700, am...@vi...
<am...@vi...> wrote:
> 
> Most of the stuff worth putting in a house from Schlage wouldn't work out for
> what he wants IMO.  Their "E-Bolts" have programmable keys, but the deadbolt
> itself is non-controllable... you still have to put the key in the lock and
> turn it... way too much work... :)  And at least those models are more suitable
> to somebody that worries about having to change cylinders every now and then --
> people that own condos/apartments/rental properties and they can't account for
> every key and don't want to go around replacing a bunch of locks every time a
> tenant moves or something.
> 
> I think some of the door strikes from SmartHome would work, but I think most of
> those are just plain ugly... :)
> 
> I thought about something like this for a while, but in the end I couldn't find
> a controllable deadbolt/strike/whatever that would both work well and look
> presentable.  I have glass in 2 of the entry doors where these would go, and
> anything that can be opened from the inside without a key is out of the
> question (in case the glass is broken) -- such as the 5180b or 5181b from
> SmartHome.  I personally just wanted something that looks like a regular
> deadbolt (like the Schlage) but can be *opened* automatically via X10/RFID.
> 
> With that said... if anybody has alternatives, I'm all ears. I started
> researching into some RFID + door strikes on my own, but I couldn't find a door
> strike that met the criteria... :)
> 
> 
> > There are schalg deadbolts with electronic locks and still have a key so you
> > can get in even if they fail, etc..
> 
> > Alan
> 
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