Over Labor Day weekend I went to see a local attraction called “Big Brutus”. Its the largest electric mining shovel in the world. When I was there I found something else of interest. A safe. I took some pictures for your viewing pleasure.
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An Unexpected Surprise
Thursday, September 9th, 2010
How Secure Is My Home?
Saturday, July 17th, 2010This is a loaded question. There are so many aspects that are overlooked when judging whether a home is secure or not. Here is a break down of most of the main factors to consider.
Lets start with the obvious. Doors. First of all does it have a properly working lock on the door? Does the lock employ a deadlatch? A deadlatch is a part of the door latch that keeps someone from using something like a credit card to “shim” the latch back. Does the door have a deadbolt? Is the strike of the deadbolt resistant to kick-ins by using long, strong screws that go through the jam into the frame behind the jam or does it use a security strike that is longer and uses multiple screws spread out along the jam? Are your hinges secured with long, heavy screws like discussed in the previous sentence about the deadbolt strikes or does it use short screws that only go into the jam that could easily be forced? A door can be kicked in on the hinge side as well as the lock side. Is door actually a strong exterior door or is it a weaker interior style door? Could any0ne else possibly have a key to your home?
Windows. Do your windows have locks? Are your windows close to the ground? Do they have a break resistant film? Consider second story windows as well. All it takes is a ladder to make them just as accessible as your ground floor windows.
Visibility. Is the entrances to your home well lit and the view unobstructed?
Alarm. Does your home have an alarm? Even an alarm that is just a noise maker can scare off a would be theif, however, a monitored alarm is best.
Good neighbors. Will your neighbors call the police when they notice something strange happening in your absence?
Their are more things to consider, however, this will give you a good place to start.
Something for the Fourth
Friday, June 25th, 2010I really like to entertain people. If I wasn’t a locksmith I thing my dream job would be running a family fun center, but I still get to have some fun. Here’s a video of our light show for the fourth of July. The camera had trouble staying focus. I’m guessing because it is so bright. It is actually looks much better in person. If you get the chance come by 1806 Main in Parsons, KS. The shows begin at 8:30 and play every half hour. The show this year is just one song “The Star Spangled Banner”. The flag has 3200 LEDs. Enjoy.
Continuous hinges, A Better Solution
Saturday, June 19th, 2010Sagging has always been an issue that any high traffic door will have to deal with sooner or later. Solutions were things like replacing the hinges, using reinforced or reinforcing hinges, etc.
Now there is a much better solution. A solution that could possibly out last the building the door is attached to. Continuous hinges. Some have been tested to 25,000,000 cycles and beyond.
Continuous hinges are a better solution for more reasons than just the life span. Many times on older doors they offer the solution to special hinges or door pivots that are no longer made. And even ones that replacement of the pivots is not practical. Pivots that are embedded in concrete for instance. Let me clear up what a pivot is to those who don’t know. It’s just that. Something for the door to pivot on. Many aluminum framed glass storefront doors use these in place of standard hinges.
Security is another benifit. Continuous hinges virtually eleminate hinge attacks on a door. Of course this is only part of the solution for security. When considering security there are many more aspects that need to be considered.
The pictures in this article are from an installtion done by Steve’s Lock Out. And Adam’s Rite dead latch and paddle handle was also installed on this door and 2 others.
Video Demonstration of a Telescopic Stun Baton
Thursday, June 17th, 2010A Pool Alarm Could Save the Life of your Child
Friday, May 28th, 2010More than 900 children between 1 and 14 die each year in drowning accidents. In California, drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children 1-4 years of age. Pool alarms could help substancially lower this number. Statistics are there to prove a point, however, does the chance of loosing a child need to be great before you take action? You already know the answer to that.
A Pool Alarm is an electronic monitoring system that automatically sounds an alarm when children or pets fall into your unsupervised pool. It’s portable, self-contained and light weight. The unit is simple to operate. Entry into the pool will be detected by the Pool Alarm’s electronic sensor, triggering a loud pulsating alarm at the unit and inside your house from the remote receiver.
The pool alarm installation is very easy. It sits on the pool deck as shown in picture.
After you install the pool alarm, it can’t be de-activated; it is always in the alarm ready mode until you put it in Sleep Mode.
If someone who does not know how to put the pool alarm in sleep mode attempts to remove the alarm, it will sound an alarm.
The Pool Alarm comes with a remote receiver which can be mounted in your home up to 200 feet from the main unit. It comes with a 12 volt power supply.
The Pool Alarm uses one a 9-volt battery (not included) which should last approximately one year.
There is a audible low battery indicator which will sound at the poolside alarm and the remote receiver.
Keep in mind that a pool alarm is not a replacement for fences, gates ,locks or supervision. Keep in mind that a pool alarm detects disturbances in the water so it is possible to slip into the pool without setting the alarm off. Never leave a child unattended near a pool.
Pool alarms are available from us online through Mythril Security or at Steve’s Lock Out 1806 Main Parsons, Kansas.
Our New Painted Key Display
Friday, May 21st, 2010We’ve built a new display for our large and growing selection of painted keys. If your in Parsons, Kansas come by and check it out.
Our new key display
All kinds of groovy painted keys at Steve's Lock Out
New Automotive Safety Product
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010The Ezy Flare
LED Road Safety Flare
The safe, simple, easy to use Ezyflare is an electronic, non-incendiary (does not use fire) emergency LED “flare” that is visible up to 8,000 feet by land (that’s close to a mile and a half) and up to 3 miles by air. If you’ve ever been stranded you know how important this can be. The Ezyflare is water resistant. It can withstand heavy rainfall and it can float. The Ezyflare has 20 super bright LEDs. When activated the continually moving 15 red LEDs do a chase pattern around the outer edge of the unit while the 5 yellow LEDs flash in the center of the unit(2 times per second). The light weight of this item makes it essential for vehicles, camping, boating, hiking or other emergency services. This unit operates on 4 AA batteries (not included) which provides approximately 12 hours of continuous use. A built-in stand allows the Ezyflare to be left in an upright position and rubber feet on the bottom to prevent damage to surfaces. With all these options this looks to be a must for any vehicles trunk or storage space. The Ezyflare measures 8 inches x 2 inches overall.
For your convenience……
Friday, April 2nd, 2010We accept Master Card & Visa for all in-shop purchases.
If you’re shopping on line at Steve’s Lock or Mythril Security, those payments are accepted through pay pal, which accepts Master Card, Visa, Discover, American Express, Transfer from your Pay Pal account and Transfer from your bank account. The last 2 possible if you have a pay pal account. If you do not, you can still purchase using your credit card.
Top 10 products at Steve’s Lock Out online store
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010Have you checked out all the awesome products at Steve’s Lock Out online store? Here are our top 10 sellers.
- A23S 12V Keyless Remote Battery
- A27S Keyless Remote Battery
- 3-Way Quick Release (color)
- 3-Way Quick Release (silver)
- CR1220 Button Battery
- CR2025 3 Volt Battery
- Pouch Key Hider
- Kwikset Deadbolt 6 Unit Master Key System For 2 Door Units
- Non-Locking Key Organizer
- Paper Tag 1-1/4″ 25 pack
We have a lot to offer online….tractor keys, key accessories, master key systems, many styles of padlocks and much more. Check it out, if you’ve never visited our online store!