$30 Deadbolt Vs $200 Deadbolt Lock

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See why a $30 deadbolt lock is so much less than a $200 deadbolt lock. The great majority of Americans use very inexpensive deadbolts to protect their homes. You'll learn why cheap deadbolt locks aren't the right choice when it comes to protecting thousands of dollars worth of valuables inside your home. A kwikset keyway lock and Medeco M3 residential are both fully disassembled in this video. Enjoy the video!
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@ProjectFarm 5 лет назад

Amazing job! Those inexpensive locks definitely aren't adequate for stopping thieves! Thanks again for all the time, effort, and expense you put into these videos and looking forward to your next video!

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

Thanks Todd! Glad you enjoyed the video. Looking forward to your next video on Monday.

@joblessalex 4 года назад

You two are some of the best informative youtubers on the platform. Keep it up!

@kthwkr 3 года назад

It's been my experience that thieves are generally stupid. My car was broken into by a thief. They took nothing because I had nothing in it. But the window was smashed. At work the next day a fellow employee who had a juvenile record (but was now going straight) laughed at the stupidity of the thief. He whipped out his pocket knife and had my window open in about two seconds. No damage. When my house was burgled they just smashed through the door instead of trying the knob. It was unlocked. I had to buy a new door.

@kinguin7 3 года назад

@@kthwkr yup, a better lock is better of course. Have to consider the system as a whole though, not much reason to put a vault door next to a single pane bay window.

@PHamster 3 года назад

LPL will pick that in two seconds

@bonholio0o 2 года назад

If you want to save some $$ just get yourself a commercial grade 2 deadbolt, they're around $30 and you'll be just fine against most drilling attacks

@trench01 5 лет назад

Interesting. Now how do i put the Medeco logo on the cheap lock. LOL Any way the company can pays you to showcase it so well to so many? Or do you get money from Amazon? Maybe you should explain how that works with affiliate links. Thanks

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

Getting paid? LOL I've never been paid by any company to make a video, unlike many other YT channels. I always decline cash offers to make videos. Any products I show, I either purchased or requested to have sent to me. I decided to make this video on my own. Since I took the time to produce such a quality video, why not post a link to the type of deadbolt that I own? If my video influenced a person to buy a Medeco, then I certainly deserve to be compensated for it. Why should Medeco get free advertising? Would you spend 12 hours making a video for $10 in ad revenue? I don't think so. I modified the video description area to make it clear. Thank you

@tarstarkusz 5 лет назад

This: /watch?v=4fh6IHCr7uo is very disheartening for anyone trying to secure anything with a lock. Obviously the _average_ thief is not going to be this skilled, but it does show that someone who is determined can get through these locks in a very surprisingly short period of time.

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

Don't be fooled. It's not the same lock. It isn't an M3. It doesn't have the spring loaded mechanism that needs to be pressed to release the sidebar while "trying" to manipulate the pins. LPL is good, but not that good that he'll be picking Medecos with no problem.

@tarstarkusz 5 лет назад

OK. I thought it was the same because he talked about the same type of anti-pick features that were highlighted here including the side-bar and the turning pieces. I guess there is always an "arms race" between the lock makers and the thieves.

@frankbiz 4 года назад

That was one of the best explanations of how a Medeco Lock works. 👍🏻

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

Thanks Frank! Sadly there are many inferior videos on YT that got much higher view counts than mine, and I put much more work/detail into my video. I have viewers that don't share, so the video ends up being a waste of time for me.

@bms9144 3 года назад

Interesting fact: both locks shown are actually brands of the same parent company. People will spend $30/month (or more) for an alarm system to tell them when their stuff got stolen, but balk at the idea of paying more than $45 per lock to try and secure it from being stolen in the first place. SMH.

@HCkev 2 года назад

One thing to consider is that you're protected as much as the weakest link. Such a lock would be overkill on most homes, as there are other potential entry points that would be quicker and easier than trying to pick the front door lock, such an open window, patio door(which can often be unlocked by just lifting the door), visible door hinges, etc. For the most part, a lock is just a deterrent, but a thief who know what he's doing will find a way to get in if he really wants to.

@N54bryce Год назад

this is true, my situation is opposite to most though. I moved into a house in the city that already has bars over the windows, on the inside, a solid wood front door and a security door to cover the back door but they used deadbolts that can be raked open. covering the main points of entry but as you say if someone really wants to get in they will always be able to go through your walls or floor if they bring the tools.

@skowthecrow6407 4 года назад

nice video but for most criminals the lock does not matter the wood around it does when you kick it in

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

There are many strong solid wood and steel doors/jambs out there. :-)

@rocktech7144 5 лет назад

An excellent and consise demonstration of medico security. That takes some effort to frame and focus all of those close-up segments. Nice vid. 😎

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

Thank you! I always try to produce the best video about a particular subject. Many others don't explain as well, or provide good up close video/images.

@ComputerGuyAndy 5 лет назад

That lock is worth every last cent... Thanks for the video and the tutorial...

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

You're welcome!

@davidharris2558 5 лет назад

I really enjoyed this video, thank you.

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

Great to hear! Be sure to share. Thank you

@Gr8thxAlot 6 месяцев назад

Medeco makes great locks. The intruder would probably smash a window before trying to defeat a Medeco.

@mahmudaliza4079 4 года назад

This is the most informative video on deadbolt I have seen so far!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@josephcedatoljr.7562 4 года назад

Informative video. I can only reiterate what the previous 86 comments have said. Actually learned quite a bit. Will definitely share and subscribe. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

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@kellyokamoto1604 5 лет назад

Wow! I never knew! Now I know why those Medeco's cost a king's ransom. And worth every penny, if I'm any judge.

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

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@quantumbemusement2947 2 года назад

"Virtually Impossible to Pick" ... Unless you're the Lock Picking Lawyer!

@invision4u2 4 года назад

Outstanding explanation now my wife understands why our locks cost so much!!! Thank you

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

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@freevideos051 5 лет назад

Put longer screws in the door frame, the little brass screws need to be replaced (I used decking screws). Thanks for info, I wondered what the difference was between the cheap locks and the good ones.

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

Yes, always use long, strong screws into the door jamb. Thanks for watching! Be sure to share.

@louisrucci6043 5 лет назад

Long ago I installed a 3/8" piece of steel between the door jamb and framing stud. Drilled appropriate holes for the 3" deck screws and bolt. One day we came home and saw the jamb separated along the finger joint, inside, that these cheap jamb are made of. Suffice it to say, no one got in and all I did was hammer it back in place. Sometimes you need more than wood to keep the door shut.

@ganeshrvgk 3 года назад

I prefer $10 deadbolt for my house as I don't have nothing expensive in my house.

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

Makes sense.

@TrojanHorse1959 5 лет назад

"Cheap Deadbolt Security vs Expensive Medeco Deadbolt" Or, How to get your money's worth and real security when buying a deadbolt lock!

@ScoDavidson 4 года назад

OR, "How to pick a deadbolt like those guys in the movies" haha

@e.c.jr.3580 4 года назад

Very well made video. One of the few, if not, the only one I’ve seen that shows extreme details. Thank you sir.

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

Thank you! A lot of time went into making the video. Sadly the video was a waste of my time because very few viewers took the time to share the video link on social networking sites, and as usual, YT hides the video way down the search results. Stay safe.

@killer2600 9 месяцев назад

I like the Medeco but it's not practical for most americans. For one, the lock on the door is only as secure as the door and many houses have cheap doors. And a knowledge thief will know which house has the more expensive stuff inside by seeing which house has the super expensive locks on the door.

@harrickvharrick3957 5 лет назад

I find it great to be show around this way ~ and also this is a genuine pleasure to listen to, too

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

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@saiskanda 5 лет назад

Wow that was super interesting!

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

Glad you liked it! Be sure to share. Thanks

@SallinKari 3 года назад

Well I learned a ton of how locks actually work. Not sure exactly what this is going to do for me in my day to day, but hey, it's good to know things regardless.

@johnsavage8873 3 года назад

I'll take the $30 dollar Yale dead bolt! The Medeco is a piece of junk! Four pins? Versus six? I'll save $170 dollars and be more Secure!

@HighSpeedNoDrag 5 лет назад

Excellent video as always but what about Bump Keying regarding cheap dead bolts?

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

Thank you. Yes, a common pin tumbler deadbolt can be bumped fairly easily, but not the Medeco.

@chronikuad 3 года назад

This is one of the best videos like this that I have seen! I've been watching lock picking videos for a while just to learn how it all works but I never really understood what I was looking at until this demonstration. You did an amazing job showing and explaining everything here. Thanks for this =)

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

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@Robnord1 4 года назад

Great and detailed video on why these cost so much! As a new lock picking hobbyist, I want to upgrade my junk Kwiksets, and will probably get something in between such as Schlage. These are really nice, but way over my budget.

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

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@joethomas6041 3 года назад

Schlages a good medium. But reinforcing your door is key. And just as expensive. A criminal got ahold of my keys living with my grandma, and as an ignorant teenager I immediately reneged everything to Schlage, most I could afford. Well, they just kicked the door in broad day. Opsec is important. Know your potential enemy, their capabilities and prepare accordingly. I looked into lock smithing and was terrrifed to “wake up” As a victim of stocking. Luckily now a days... jokes on them and nothings gonna shake me. The predator is missing the part of their brain to contemplate consequences. It was a journey but for a couple years it was pretty scary. Sorry to go off topic but with the dark web, stay out of the spot lite with friends, famous, colleges. Sometimes they just hire a criminal for them...

@notsosilentmajority1 4 года назад

Wow !! I need to get a new door lock and you not only gave a great demonstration, you also made it clear as to why some locks are worth spending the extra money for. Thanks very much. Liked and subbed

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

Glad I could help! You're welcome. Be sure to use supplied affiliate links to support my work. Thank you

@notsosilentmajority1 4 года назад

@@electronicsNmore 👍🏼

@tectalabyss 5 лет назад

Hi Doug. Great explanation has always. Liked,Shared,Add to playlists. All my best.

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching Bobby!

@duck-n-cover477 4 года назад

Much better lock than I guessed. Thank you!

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

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@bassandtrebleclef 2 года назад

If a door is locked, regardless of the lock, wouldn't a thief just try to break a window?

@electronicsNmore 2 года назад

Too much noise.

@ganeshrvgk 3 года назад

Good explanation video, why do I need this deadbolt as all my windows and patio door are made up of glass and anyone can break it and get in easily 😉☺️. Why did the thives struggle with this deadbolt.

@fehlrock 3 года назад

So thieves can't take your stuff out the door. They would have to take stolen goods back out the window !

@tonym6920 5 лет назад

Great presentation, thanks!

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

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@bicylindrico 5 лет назад

True engineering

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

Medeco makes a good lock. Thanks for watching!

@jessewilliamson82 4 года назад

Great video. Very good explanation.

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

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@rad7542 3 года назад

Awesome video. excellent close up video detail & explanation !!

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

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@MAGAMAN 2 года назад

Just looked these up on amazon, it's obvious these are not being sold by an authorized company (duh, it's amazon) and the comments by the 1 star reviewers make me lose even more faith in humanity.

@jnorman1511 4 года назад

I just stumbled on your channel. Excellent video. Thanks for this!

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

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@RR98guy 4 года назад

When I lived in America, I worked for a large city on the east coast that had Medeco locks in every facility they had. I was not an actual locksmith but being in maintenance we sometimes would remove cylinders from doors and have them re keyed for allowing or removing sub master keys to access that lock or set of locks for cleaning crew convenience. I had 4 master keys that were for almost every Parks facility and office building in that city, that accessed probably more than 3000 doors. Whenever I took a cylinder in for re keying I had to have a letter from my manager permitting the locksmith vendor to cut and turn over to me keys for these cylinders The letter was good only for that one day and only for the specified services and number of keys. No letter meant no turnover of keys by the vendor. The policy was every time enforced as it should be by Medeco authorized locksmiths. If a master key was ever lost every lock on that master key would have to be re keyed and the unlucky employee would likely have been terminated. Thankfully when I was there it never happened. Those locks are built like a tank. Excellent informative video, thanks for showing us the inner workings.

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed my video! Thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment.

@RR98guy 4 года назад

@@electronicsNmore Your welcome!

@jamkpa 3 года назад

Excellent demo!

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

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@STROBdotNET 3 года назад

well even if you buy a 10 000 door lock, you still have windows a kid could break... I'm removing my medeco today cause we only have a key and don't have time to do through the hassle of finding how to make a double. Not very practical when you have difficulty to access your own home. Any tip on how to remove that lock???

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

The face plate around the keyway is removed on the inside of the residence to access the screws.

@STROBdotNET 3 года назад

@@electronicsNmore Thanks I found a video explaining how to do just that.

@2shay337 23 дня назад

isn't there a better priced lock for those that need 4 deadbolts? guess for those that can't afford $ 1K plus in locks buy good renters insurance

@johnsavage8873 3 года назад

Talk about price gouging!

@Rafael555888 2 месяца назад

I currently have jimmy proof on my door at my new apartment. i asked locksmith to install something like medeco. he said it is a hassle to do that on my door, and it is easier to install new jimmy lock. but the cost of the lock, jimmy, he said is $100, i thought those locks are old style and cheap. So do these jimy locks come as good as medeco?

@nelsonparra3797 2 года назад

Wow great video. I have Medeco locks on my doors because a friend recommended them. He said they are much better locks. I had no idea how much better. I feel much better about spending the money on them.

@zoraidavazquez5834 3 года назад

Excellent demonstration video.

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

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@roundtwo3321 Год назад

Is it possible to put a Medeco deadbolt into a smartlock? When I'm not home, I want to be able to unlock my door remotely for emergency repair entries without giving my door key to anyone. However, when I'm home, I want to have the security of the deadbolt for no entry at all. I realize that will reduce my security when I'm not home. However, it's better than having zero security 24/7 by giving my key to a stranger.

@michaelpartipilo4852 10 месяцев назад

Buyer beware why spend $ 200.00 on a lock. If you lose your key the lock will most likely need to be drilled to gain access to your home thus the lock will be destroyed. You are better off investing in a camera or alarm that will notify you in case of break in.

@andy41417 Год назад

7:40. Got your machinist lingo reversed? Tolerance is the disparity. High disparity is junk. Low tolerance means measurements are close and less play, slop etc. which is good in this application.

@001looker 5 месяцев назад

Lock picking lawyer would love to have a word with you. $30 is same as your $200

@charlesklein7232 4 года назад

I PICK LOCKS! i know how its done! i have the grade of "GIRL SCOUT." i also have lock parts. you said that you had changed it from a 5 to 6 pin. how, and which type of lock specifically did you use! im familiar with how it is done, i smiply install pins, i have many "spools" and "serrated" but you need an extra hole and you have to undue the top cap which was not meant to be removed and consequently it is not as easily as it sounds.

@blaknbeauty1 2 года назад

Can you pick a deadbolt in freezing weather???

@jody6121 2 года назад

That's great...most thieves...if not all, force the door...lock at the end of the day is a non-issue.

@СергейДенисов-д5я 2 года назад

Works great! Exactly what I needed.

@fehlrock 3 года назад

Why not use stainless steel instead of brass ? Forgive me.....

@mikestephenson4811 4 года назад

Awesome to know

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

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@jovb143 3 года назад

The drawback with madeco s when d key s lost the only way to enter s to break the door. 😊

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

Or you can do what I did. :-) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9BMdEYUdD5s.html

@jovb143 3 года назад

@@electronicsNmore wow that’s awesome man!! Very cool. Thanx for the tip this will come handy one day. 😊

@abdelhamidaber9954 5 лет назад

Très bonne explication , grand merci .

@saiskanda 5 лет назад

Doe sit translate to "very good explanation, thank you very much" ?

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

De rien! S'il vous plaît partager. Je vous remercie

@ashleytooley1219 5 лет назад

And as always have a nice day

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

You sound like the LPL. :-)

@sparkzhu Год назад

Does anyone know Mortise and this one, which is more secure?

@maurie7068 2 года назад

Thanks for guidance

@Rigde345 2 года назад

The medico deadbolt should be standard on every door.

@jonnycarlberg9158 4 года назад

Funny how easy it is to drill trough Medeco or any commercial lock really 🤷🤦

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

Shouldn't be with all those hardened steel pins.

@PhobosTK 3 года назад

Amazing! Now I understand why they cost so much.

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

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@MAGAMAN 2 года назад

Very impressive lock, too bad it is a royal pain to get one.

@electronicsNmore 2 года назад

Last I checked, you can buy them on Amazon. I think I placed a link in the video description area. Thanks for watching!

@rodsphotography1 4 года назад

I really enjoyed this video, thank you i would like to see a video how to repind a medical core

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

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@FatBoySlim696 Год назад

Great detailed video

@flint857 3 года назад

Thanks for the video! I now dread working on medeco Locks even more!

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

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@MM-pw3wb Год назад

Thank you for this great information!👍

@electronicsNmore Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@scrappyjackalope9558 2 года назад

In 95% of residential applications it would be just as easy to kick the door in with either.

@electronicsNmore 2 года назад

Many homes have out swinging doors, good luck.

@scrappyjackalope9558 2 года назад

@@electronicsNmore my point was, one lock is far superior and actually impressive to me. But I can see people rushing out to buy a high dollar lock to put on a door that can easily be defeated no matter the lock. Great video by the way. Great explanation..

@pilotguychris7217 3 года назад

Clearly Medeco locks are pretty dam good..

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

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@vicmarc4984 3 года назад

Awesome video! Especially close ups!

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

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@paulsolfelt8452 2 года назад

Those look like t pins in the medeco. My m1 does not have any security pins in it but it has master wafers in it! I almost lost a side bar spring when one came off , I super glued those suckers. On there so that cannot happen again!

@johnsavage8873 4 года назад

A $200 dollar deadbolt? What have you got inside your house? I won't own a Medeco lock! They're a joke! Buy a decent lock and have a locksmith do things to it to make it bump proof and then impossible to pick, and save some money! Then install a door frame extended lock plate and install it using long screws! Who can cut Medeco keys for you if you loose your keys? Or let you in?

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

Buy a decent lock(50-60 bucks), modify the jamb, then having modifications made by a locksmith? You'd end up spending more money than the better lock. How does that make sense? LOL

@paulsolfelt8452 2 года назад

Just go buy some Tru bolts (qwickset keyway) they have spool pins in all chambers and good luck trying to bump or pick them!

@paulsolfelt8452 2 года назад

Problem with medeco is if you know what the main code to the lock is you can just make a key without the v cuts and it will usually open because the side bar is already aligned from original key. As long as the pins don't turn the lock will open! All you have to do with the qwickset is take all the top pins out and replace them with spool pins! M 3s are harder but a paper clip will engage the side bar if you have a weird key!

@underverser 5 лет назад

I have a tool that unlocks every lock... It's called SEMTEX! 😁

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

I hope the ATF isn't monitoring you. :-)

@underverser 5 лет назад

@@electronicsNmore No they won't... It is clear that i'm not criminal/hostile... 😊

@FranzFerdinandVIII 3 года назад

i immediately thought "EMTEK"

@MinecraftPro97k 5 лет назад

Thanks for teaching me how to break into homes lol. Now I know how to stop it.

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

It's amazing how many people spend $800 - $1200 on a smartphone they don't need, but only spend $15-$50 on a deadbolt to protect that phone and much more.

@MinecraftPro97k 4 года назад

@@electronicsNmore My phone is on the mid-end side. Around $100. The iPhones are overpriced

@Ghost_Os 4 года назад

Oh, come on, a lock is a lock, right? As long as it keeps the door shut! I'm a locksmith, I hear that all the time.

@paulsolfelt8452 2 года назад

On that medeco is that letter on the left and number on the right on the bottom of the lock the date of manufacturer?

@Biokemist-o3k 9 месяцев назад

As a locksmith I approve this video...Lol

@HitAndMissLab Год назад

Thanks for the proper and knowledgeable review.

@HuckingPlastic 5 лет назад

If you wanna see this lock getting picked (Ofcourse from the one and only, Lock picking lawyer) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4fh6IHCr7uo.html

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

Not the same lock. :-). MUCH easier picking a lock if you took it apart to see what each pin looks like and how much they need to be lifted/rotated. Good luck trying it on a lock you don't possess. He's good, but not that good.

@HuckingPlastic 5 лет назад

@@electronicsNmore Oh you are right, not the same lock. It's the same mechanism though, isn't it?

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

Similar, but not the same. Like I said, if you take a lock apart first, it's much easier to manipulate open. From what I heard in the video, it was a lock that was heavily practiced on by another person. I'm sure some play developed in the lock from all the picking attempts. Good luck picking one that's never been touched before.

@joethomas6041 3 года назад

Medeco vs abloy?

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

Could be in the future. :-) More people need to share this video to make that one worthwhile. Thanks for watching Joe! Be sure to check out my "Lock" video playlist below and share. ru-vid.com/group/PLQ6IOhUBblU1vY1JwQCHE-4_VscJ0XTVv

@00Skyfox 4 года назад

Have you ever checked out the lock cylinders from Banggood? I'm wondering how good they are and how easily they can be inserted into an existing deadbolt lock. This one has 7 pins. www.banggood.com/Aluminum-Home-Safety-Lock-Cylinder-Door-Cabinet-Lock-With-3-Keys-p-1097801.html

@BrandonBaumvideo 4 года назад

That one is $7. I think there's your answer as to how "good" they are. The quality looks absolutely horrible as it looks like it was cast instead of milled and it says its made out of aluminum which no lock should be made out of. It also doesn't matter how many pins there are if the tolerances are horrible cause you will still be able to rake it in a matter of seconds. Chances are the pins in that lock are double-sided and the holes for the pins are beveled making it even easier to pick than just bad tolerances.

@c.a.mlocksmith 3 года назад

Great explanation

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

Glad you think so!

@michaelgalliganojr.5086 3 года назад

Don’t forget that the sidebar has a ball bearing on the front side of it.

@ngb802 4 года назад

Where do you buy these locks from ?

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

Hi there. You can buy Medeco M3's at the link below. Thanks for watching! amzn.to/2DXLZAX (Affiliate Link)

@ngb802 4 года назад

electronicsNmore thank you , this lock is the only well built thing I haven seen in a very long time

@mededco2013 4 года назад

So you cannot use a follower with this lock?

@millanferende6723 2 года назад

I would have preferred a 50$ lock vs a 200$ lock xD Like the Schlage b60n or the Kwikset 980

@electronicsNmore 2 года назад

You'd be surprised how many people buy the cheaper deadbolts.

@michaelgalliganojr.5086 3 года назад

And hardened steel inserts inside the pins.

@aurthorthing7403 5 лет назад

So how long til that key gets worn and no longer works? And how much dirt or debris will render the lock useless? That's what I also wonder when I see such small cuts and angles cut in the key.

@newyorkval1478 5 лет назад

Twenty years and up. I have Medecos on my house, office, storage space and my truck cabinets. My neighbors have had break-ins, but I haven't even been touched.

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

They last a very long time. The one in the video was at least 8 -10yrs old, and it was close to the ocean

@aurthorthing7403 5 лет назад

@@electronicsNmore I'm curious how well they would fair in the desert or dry sand and dusty environments?

@electronicsNmore 5 лет назад

@@aurthorthing7403 All locks don't do well under those conditions. If you're worried about that, then use a keypad deadbolt.

@ComputerGuyAndy 5 лет назад

@@newyorkval1478 they know better...

@repro7780 3 года назад

The thing with deadbolts on your front door is, if there is glass on the door, and the deadbolt has a knob on the inside, well, just break the glass and reach in to open it, no matter how expensive it is. You can have double lock cylinders on it, but thats risky and against some bylaws. Better to have a solid door with no glass for these to make a real difference.

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

Double cylinders is the only way to go when you have a sidelight.

@MrZakatista Год назад

My reservation is, if I get locked out and need a locksmith to pick it, how do they deal with a high security lock?

@nullaccount7529 5 месяцев назад

I’ve seen a locksmith drill a Medeco. But maybe he wasn’t skilled enough to pick it?

@user-pj9oz6oy9v 3 года назад

No me recuerdo mucho pero creó que eran de esa

@thomasw.6945 2 года назад

nice view into medeco....

@alanhanner7039 4 года назад

I am buying a new house and want to have all my locks keyed to one key. Is this possible if I use a few of these and regular door locks ?

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

You can do that if all keys are the same.

@johnsavage8873 4 года назад

Both were probably made in the same factory in China!

@electronicsNmore 4 года назад

LOL. No, Medeco is US made.

@IsaacHashman 2 года назад

Very well done video/explanation of medeco m3! Have you ever managed to pick one yourself? At the company I work for, we prefer to sell abloy, tbh. Some of the reasons are because medeco keys can often break, or the heavily used ones are easy to pick. I was on a site one time where I had to pick a medeco m3 that was very used... at first I thought it would be a challenge, but I was able to open it within 20 seconds! Not that people would try to pick it really, and also, i have a lot of experience picking high security locks... but still, i was thoroughly surprised how fast I got it open haha. Now they have the m4, which I haven't gotten to play around with yet, but from what I can see it's decent step up in picking difficulty. I can't pick abloys though... yet! Haha Cheers, thanks for the fun and informative video 😀👍

@electronicsNmore 2 года назад

Abloys are really tough to pick. Glad you liked the video!

@shawn2380 3 года назад

...and then the criminal kicks the door in, ignoring the quality of the lock :(

@electronicsNmore 3 года назад

If you can afford a good lock, usually you'll have a solid door and frame.

@shawn2380 3 года назад

@@electronicsNmore Exactly what I was intimating, Every break in I have personal knowledge off all occurred through unlocked door/window (mostly door) or kicked in door or jimmied window. None through lock picking

@shawn2380 3 года назад

BTW I just found your channel and subscribed