You are deep asleep in the middle of the night when startled awake by the sound of a door squeaking. You grab the phone, call 999 and then, realizing the lock will need fixing so you will feel safe, you call for a locksmith. Locksmith Camden immediately dispatches a residential locksmith specialist to repair the damage. Within minutes an experienced locksmith arrives to assess and repair the damage.  Due to the quick response you are able to sleep the rest of the night away. Centrally located in Camden, London, our locksmiths are within quick response time anywhere in Camden 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The safety and security of the customer is of utmost importance at this locksmith.

There are many situations throughout life when we find a need for a locksmith. Locksmith Camden has a staff of the most knowledgeable, experienced locksmiths in the area. If you have questions about locks, keys or security systems you should ask a locksmith. We are always ready to provide you with answers.

No matter the project, be it large or tiny, Locksmith Camden is the company with the solution for you. If you break a key in a lock, call the experts at Locksmith Camden to come and repair your lock correctly the first time. When you decide to install safety features for your home (anything from the installation of a deadbolt to the installation of a complete, comprehensive coverage security system) your needs will be promptly assessed and quickly installed when you choose us to do your work.

Lock your keys in your car? You need to call for an auto locksmith. We will immediately come and swiftly retrieve your keys so you can be on the road again, all with no damage to your vehicle. One tip, do not try to jimmy the lock yourself. Most likely you will damage the lock mechanism and end up having to replace it.

If you are looking for a commercial specialty locksmith, we are experts at assessing and installing the proper security for you business. For warehouses to retail stores, security is critical to protecting employees, inventory and structures. Locksmith Camden will install fire alarms, burglar alarms, video surveillance, commercial grade locks, keyless entry systems, panic bar doors, phone and intercom systems. We can provide any system needed to protect your business at affordable prices and with state of the art technology.

One of the most frustrating things that can happen to anyone (and likely has happened to everyone) is securing a lock on a locker or drawer or something like that, putting your key in a “safe” place, and then when the time comes, you cannot find the key to open it. While this can be annoying, there is a way of going around this, and that is by picking the lock with a hairpin.

The technique is something that most people are familiar with, as the act has been shown in the movies and on TV many times. But how does it work exactly, and can anyone do it? Yes, everyone can.

To learn how to use the hairpin though, you must first know exactly how a key works. What all keys have in common are the ridges, and they are there not for decoration, but for opening a lock. What the ridges actually do is to find the corresponding match in the lock (when you turn it in the lock). When they match, the lock will open.

Instead of using a hammer, the hairpin is a better option. Any kind will do, but the thinner and more flexible, the better. It should have ridges too, as that will play the part that is usually performed by the key.

The first thing you should do is flatten the hairpin. You can do this with fingers, but you should make sure that it doesn’t snap in two. Once you have straightened it out, insert the hairpin into the lock, with the ridge side applied in the same manner as the key ridge.

To pick the lock with the hairpin, start turning the hairpin the same direction as you would the key. Because every key and lock works differently, you should move the pin in the same way as you would the particular key for that lock. As you turn it, apply some pressure on the pin, careful not to break it.

The correct way to pick the lock is by holding and rotating the hairpin in a firm but gentle manner. After a short while, provided you have followed the direction correctly, the lock will open.

One of the problems of picking a lock with a hairpin is that a rapid application will result in another lockup. If instead of opening it gets locked again, remove the hairpin, reinsert and repeat the process. Again, it should be emphasized that hurrying up the process will not open the lock faster, but might damage both lock and hairpin.

Once you have opened the lock, do not forget to remove the pin as it might get stuck in the lock. When you find your key, try it again, just to make sure the lock was not damaged in any way. In many cases, the lock won’t be damaged at all, but those that are picking a lock for the first time might be too aggressive in their approach.

Opening a lock with a hairpin may sound more complicated than it is; it will only take a few practice attempts and you will have the hang of it in no time. It won’t take long to learn, and it is a valuable skill to have.

A number of security products companies, such as Schlage Locks, produce interconnected locks which are suitable for a variety of commercial applications.  Interconnected locks have several advantages for commercial use.

Interconnected locks by Schlage Locks are locks which combine both a standard cylindrical lock/latch mechanism with a deadbolt.  The mechanism appears to be two separate components: a deadbolt lock and a cylindrical lock.  To unlock a door from the outside, an interconnected lock requires inserting keys into both locking mechanisms.  However, from the inside, both the cylindrical lock bar and the deadbolt lock can be released simultaneously with one single motion. 

Interconnected locks make a quick exit possible, which is critically important during an emergency situation.  Double-Locking mechanisms have the added security of re-locking when they close.  This is particularly advantageous when an emergency requires the evacuation of an entire building.  Owners and tenants can have peace of mind that the building’s contents will remain secure even when no one is inside the building.

Because only one motion from the inside opens both the regular lock and the deadbolt, the interconnected lock is particularly advantageous for a number of commercial building applications, including:

1) Commercial buildings which serve as residences for the elderly or sick, such as nursing homes.  Since only one motion is required to release both locks, precious seconds can be saved when the elderly or the sick or their caregivers are required to exit a room quickly in an emergency, such as a fire.  In buildings which primarily serve elderly or the infirm, it is recommended that interconnected locks with lever-style releases be installed.  Lever releases are typically easier for elderly people to operate, especially in a situation where panic may easily take over.  The Schlage Lock S210PDF95 Single Locking and S251PDF97 Double Locking are designed for indoor entrance doors such as these. 

2) Schools and daycare centers.  Commercial buildings such as these must be able to provide security for children, plus limited access to children from outside the building.  Interconnected locks, such as the Schlage Lock S270 PD Classroom lock allows classroom doors to remain locked to the public from the outside.  However, from the inside, doors can be unlocked with relative ease by an adult or by children, with both the cylindrical lock latch and deadbolt releasing simultaneously.  The door automatically locks when it closes.  This feature means that the door does not have to be manually re-locked each time someone exits.

3) Storerooms.  Rooms that are used for storage, janitor’s supplies closets, etc. don’t necessarily require a heavy-duty locking mechanism, but still need to be locked when necessary.  The Schlage Locks S280PDF98 Storeroom Lock discourages burglary and vandalism, while making a quick exit from inside possible without a key.  When installed, the door can only be opened from outside with a key, limiting its accessibility to authorized personnel only.  The latch engages automatically every time the door shuts.

The Schlage Locks S200 series of interconnected locks are designed for indoor, light-to-medium duty use.  They provide a strong degree of indoor security for commercial buildings, and peace of mind for those who live in, work in, and own the buildings.  The S200 series keeps both personal and corporate property safe, while at the same time protecting human lives in the event of an emergency.