Pickbuster is a product made by UAP in Great Britain. It was especially designed to combat the bump key phenomena that presented itself a few years back. The entire marketplace felt betrayed by pin tumbler lock manufacturers for not providing protection against the most simple form of covert entry.
Well, Pickbuster was released as the solution to treat all locks without replacing cylinders with true bump proof locks like Abloy or Bilock.
Unfortunately, the product is nothing but a hoax.
[EDIT: 6/24/11 We recently posted a video proving so, but the videographer has since removed access to it.]
June 22, 2011
June 17, 2011
Meroni UFO - Installation Instructions
We appear to be receiving numerous hits and inquiries about this fabulous product - The Meroni UFO.Many inquiries include the desire to see the installation instructions.
The kit comes with an installation instruction page that includes standard installation and for thin sheet metal (to 2.5mm).
Essentially the instructions are the same, just that for thin sheet metal applications, there are a few extra steps.
We are happy to include the following factory installation instructions for your benefit. These instructions are for the thin metal application. NOTE: The instructions are written in Italian and English.
June 13, 2011
CISA Not Servicing USA anymore.
Pictured to the left is the CISA CS9800 Smart Lock. We previously posted about this product last year. While we still believe that CISA make unequalled quality products for the hotel market, it is most unfortunate that another Ingersoll Rand company has chosen to not support it's products in the US market.
There are other manufacturers of superb quality hotel RFID locks. One we like to recommend is SALTO. Salto produce modern super-high quality access control solutions, especially designed for hotels, schools, hospitals and condominium complexes. Their simple, wireless designs employ virtually impossible to hack card/rfid reader systems, that reduce the cost for installation, maintenance and service.
While it would have been nice to see CISA return to the USA market, there are other companies who see the value in servicing this market with products and services that are more competitively priced, aesthetically pleasing, using installation services that are more user friendly, economical and ultra-modern.
Good bye CISA. It was fun working with, installing and servicing your products, but it is time to look to the future instead of burying our heads in the sand buckets of the past.
June 4, 2011
Battery Powered Electric Strike - By LockFocus (Test Model Arrived)
Well it certainly has been a busy 2 months for me. No time to sit and write new articles for this site.We are happy to announce, we just received our display and test model of this newest addition to our inventory.
The Battery Powered Electric Strike - By Lock Focus appears to be of excellent quality and functionality.
It operates on 3 "watch type" lithium long life batteries that are easily available at just about any battery retailer, so purchasing additional or replacement batteries will be a cinch (pronounced sinch).
We are currently putting it through it's paces and plan to start offering them for sale very shortly.
May 24, 2011
Metal Ink Pen On Your Keyring
A new product hitting the Market thanks to our friends at ThinkGeek is this sensational inkless pen.
It happens to me quite often, being without a pen to write down that number but this product may be the answer to many prayers.
The unique product offering comes attached to a keyring, uses a metal ink product (to write in metal) that never needs refilling or sharpening.
Additional pictures below.
May 23, 2011
Pocket Door Lock With Key
Due to overwhelming demand (outstripping supply) and cost increases from the manufacturer, customs and international freight forwarders, this product is now costing $105.00 + shipping, effective immediately.All existing orders (ordered prior to this update) will be honored at the advertised price.
It seems that I grossly underestimated the popularity of this product.
With demand currently outstripping supplies, we count less than 20 units (7 in silver and 12 in brass) left in inventory.
We apologise for the inconvenience and congratulate the early adopters for their wise and early buying decisions.
HM Cowdroy also produce similar shaped cavity door pulls and dummy handles as well as privacy sets. We anticipate a small inventory will be available in due course.
EDIT 03/04/2011:
New product arrived. $105.00
May 19, 2011
Bi-Pad Touch - Remote Operated Bump Proof Wireless Touchpad Deadbolt
We will soon be releasing a new product to entice discerning customers. A wireless, bump proof and virtually pick proof (thanks to Bilock) remote control operated touchpad deadbolt lock that easily replaces almost any existing tubular deadbolt on the market. The product will come with 3 Bilock keys and 2 remote controls (standard), and is weather resistant. This product would suit computer rooms or communal office entries without the need to hand out keys. Up to 10 remotes can be purchased and 200 user codes can be programmed.
Pictures and pricing options will be uploaded soon. Stay tuned!
May 18, 2011
Battery Powered Electric Strike - By LockFocus
LockFocus, the well known Australian lock products manufacturer have done it again. They have produced an update version of a battery powered electric strike.We have received numerous inquiries about our past article on the now discontinued IR Microlock - Battery Powered Electric Strike and have been attempting to source a competitive alternative.
We are happy to announce that we may have found that product.
This product may indeed provide the solution that many of our clients are seeking.
The perfect alternative to wirefree access control. The battery powered electric strike by Lock Focus offers an economical alternative to apartment complexes, pools, communal access doors without the need to run expensive cabling and power hook up.
Designed to offer a potential 30,000 uses (3 years use), it is the perfect alternative to high traffic access control without necessarily issuing keys. Up to 200 user codes can be input.
Stay tuned for availability options.
UPDATE 5/19/2011: We have arranged some samples from the manufacturer and a small quantity of inventory. We expect to have them in about 3-4 weeks. We are estimating the price at around US$475.00 each, but this is not confirmed at this time.
UPDATE 5/24/2011: We are now accepting pre-orders for this sensational product. We are expecting 24 units to arrive in about 30 days. Please email us with your desire to purchase and we will contact you privately with further details.
UPDATE 7/22/2011: Product is available now!
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