FAQ

 

Electronic lock

Normally this lock would open with a keypad, but can also be opened by a key in case of emergency.

Grade 3 lock

Would be low end residential lock

Grade 2 lock

Is a better lock then a grade 3 lock

Grade 1 lock

Is always better than grade 2 lock and is usually used for commercial use.

Key Alike Locks

Locks working with the same key

Master Key

A key that will open a group of locks and each lock has its own separate key

Rekey

Changing the combination of the lock so that the existing keys will not work anymore and new keys will work.

Medeco Locks

A high security lock that is a harder lock to pick, drill and has key control. The keys are cut on different angles. The New Medeco lock has 3 locking systems. All 3 systems must be aligned for the key to operate. Normally these locks are grade 1 locks.

Assa Locks

These are high security locks. There are 2 cuts on the key. One to operate the tumblers and the other to operate the side bar. When both align, the key will operate. This is a harder lock to pick, & drill, and has key control. Normally these locks are grade 1 locks.

Mul-T-lock

High security lock that uses pin within a pin technology. This is a hard lock to both pick and drill. It also has key control. Normally these locks are grade 1 locks.

Trades qualified locksmiths

A locksmith that has challenged the exam put out by the Trades and has exceeded minimum Standards on this test.

BC Trades Qualified

A locksmith that has challenged the exam put out by the Province of BC and has exceeded minimum Standards on this test.

Mobile locksmiths

We come to your place to fix the lock problem

Schlage Primus

Provides higher security than the regular schlage lock. The Schlage Primus keys could work in regular schlage locks.

   

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