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LifeFanatic t1_iuje0mk wrote

Reply to comment by MagicToolbox in Is there a no screwing / drilling lock that locks/unlocks from inside and outside? by xQueenAurorax

Why would anyone need this? Is this even safe?

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pos_neg t1_iujhi2x wrote

Technically, not safe. In the event of a fire, nobody has time to look for a key. However, I used one of these for my back door when I had a pool and little kids that I didn't want wandering into the backyard unsupervised.

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Brnplwmn t1_iujmv4t wrote

I’ve seen these used on doors that have glass. Deadbolts are fairly useless if you can smash the glass and just unlock the door.

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LifeFanatic t1_iujeks4 wrote

Oh absolutely get that. I meant a double lock. Why would you want to have a key to open an inside door to get out? I’m in Canada and I’ve never seen This. Seems like a serial killers dream.

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meamemg t1_iujh0qm wrote

So someone can't smash a window in the door and then reach in and unlock it.

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