Comfort and security are what every homeowner dreams about. One of the steps to achieve this optimal combination can be the installation of an electromechanical lock on the gate. Just imagine - sitting at home in inclement weather, you do not have to go into the yard to open the door to guests, just press the button on the intercom.
Principle of operation of an electromechanical lock
As already mentioned above, the electromechanical lock is controlled by supplying a voltage signal from the power supply unit connected to, for example, an intercom. In this case, there is the possibility of the usual, mechanical unlocking of the lock with keys that come in the kit. This is especially important in order to get out of the house or get inside when the power is cut off in the network.
Advantages of an electromechanical lock
If you still doubt what kind of locks to choose a wicket gate, pay attention to the following indisputable pluses of electromechanical options:
- the lock can be locked from the inside and then it will be impossible to open it from the outside even with the help of the "native" key;
- almost impossible to crack. This is especially valuable for holiday homes, when the owners can safely leave the house after the end of the summer season and not worry about the safety of their property;
- the possibility of long-term operation. Electromechanical locks are very reliable and do not require regular replacement;
- the possibility of combining electromechanical locks with intercoms, which is very convenient and significantly increases the level of security of the home;
- the possibility of installing an electromechanical lock on the wicket from any material, in any position - both vertical and horizontal;
- the possibility of remote control.
How to choose a street electromechanical lock?
Once in the appropriate department of the store, do not rush to grab the first model you got, on the advice of the interested manager. Try to begin to understand the features of design and operation.
Thus, the following types of electromechanical locks for a street gate are distinguished according to the type of installation:
- slotted electromechanical lock on the gate - does not have an external housing, as it is built in, it is only opened after the doorphone signal or key;
- the overhead electromechanical lock on the gate - is mounted from the inside and is equipped with a mechanical button for opening. The kit also, as a rule, includes: mounting elements, mate, the lock itself and keys.
Mounting of the electromechanical lock on the gate
In the installation of an electromechanical lock there is nothing complicated and theoretically any man with the skill of using a drill can cope with this matter. The main nuance that can cause difficulty is the imperfection of the wicket itself. According to professionals, it should correspond to the level of the castle itself.
If the electromechanical lock is an invoice, the main condition for its installation is that at least in one place the connection of the metal profile with the slave should have a T-shape. Then the lock can be easily secured with three screws. And on the porch to install the counterpart of the castle.
If it is a question of installing a mortise lock, then they need to be cut into the wicket door by cutting a groove in it with a grinder, after which the installation site should be somehow strengthened.
After you need to lay the wiring to the electromechanical lock and bring it to the junction box, that is, where the call button is located. Isolate the wire with a PVC pipe.
To protect the house itself, a special magnetic lock on the door can also come up.