Master Key System

The rise in theft has necessitated the use of high quality locks at home and in the offices. Everyone feels safer when all their doors have a good locking system. Locksmiths have assisted many people to install different kind of security devices to enable them secure their homes. And the locksmiths deserve some credit because so far many of the security measures put into place have proven to be useful in a big way.

Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in the use of the master key systems. This locking system ensures that you are still able to access your home in case of an emergency when you have lost the primary keys to your doors. Master keys are most appropriate for homes and offices because you never know when circumstances such as misplacing or losing your keys might arise. To install this system you will need your locksmith to do it. And after the installation, you will then need to keep your key in a safe place where you can easily access it. Having a master key system in your home or office comes with its set of challenges. This is because you need to be very careful with the key because if it happens to get to the wrong hands there is a lot that could go wrong. So when you are keeping the key, make sure that only you and another trusted person know of its whereabouts.

A master key can operate a number of locks. Well, contrary to what people think there is nothing special about this key but rather the locks to which the key will fit. This is because the master-keyed locks are designed differently from the normal locks. These locks are designed in a way that they can be opened by two different keys. The first key is the specific key to each lock and this key cannot operate on any other lock in the set while the second key, which is the master key, can open all the locks in the set. Master-keyed locks have a second mechanism, save for the normal one, that is used to operate them and it is identical in all the locks. This unique feature makes master keys useful and it is quite an interesting as well as important fact to know for those who intend to install a master key system in their premises.

While the installation of master key system may be a step towards enhancing security in homes and offices, the same master keys have also raised some serious security concerns. These keys are readily available to anyone and there are instances when burglars have used them to break into homes. Therefore, this leaves you wondering how secure your home is. To be honest a home security system is as secure as the owner is knowledgeable of the security measure put into place. This means that you have to ensure that you have exhausted all options on your table to enhance the security of your home. So, even with a master key system, have a locksmith help you get the most secure system there is and in addition try to observe the simple security measures necessary.