Re: Electric Lock choice

["Frank Olson" <feolson@xxxxxxxxxx>]

<bhnjr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> 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 . .


Go with mag locks.  Clear the installation with the local AHJ.  If security
is an issue then power the locks from a stand-by power supply.  I'm not a
huge fan of motion activated door releases like the "T-Rex", particularily
where "security" is a concern.  I know if I was walking up to a glass door
to leave my residence and saw a rather unsavory character lurking about
outside, I wouldn't want the door to open unless *I* was the one making that
decision (ie. use a request to exit button).  A "T-Rex" takes that choice
away from you as soon as you approach the door.  This is an issue that we've
actually managed to get variances on from the AHJ, but you have to talk to
them and clear it first!!  Most AHJ's won't "bend" on the issue of
connecting the lock to the fire alarm so that the doors open in a fire
emergency though, so don't even try.  :-))