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Erich Bloodaxe BSN

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Reply to DetlefK (Original post)

Sat Feb 6, 2016, 08:12 AM

Feb 2016

So I'm guessing those cheapo front door entry pad locks use a solenoid in there somewhere too, that can be gimmicked like this? That's why he mentioned apartment buildings?

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How to open a safe with a magnet [View all] DetlefK Feb 2016 OP

Only works with the digital locks tularetom Feb 2016 #1

So these safes are pretty much worthless. drm604 Feb 2016 #2

If the battery runs out, you change the battery. GreydeeThos Feb 2016 #4

He says hotel rooms can be opened too... Helen Borg Feb 2016 #5

You get what you pay for GreydeeThos Feb 2016 #6

Also, some safes have a spot where you can touch a 9 volt battery to the safe Travis_0004 Feb 2016 #7

Great... Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2016 #3

If the apartment building has a phone system that lets you "buzz" people into the lobby, it may. Thor_MN Feb 2016 #8

Better safe than sorry leonadunston Feb 2017 #9