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Are there keys that can open any door?
Locks come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but have common ground in how they work. A bump key can open any lock that it fits into. It’s helpful to have in your pocket if you ever lose your keys, because it can open your door lock and your deadbolt, even if they normally require seperate keys.
What is a Firemans drop key?
Opens communal entrance doors and other security doors where fire brigade access is required. Ideal tool for Postman, Maintenance Contractors, Fireman, Police or Engineers for gaining access to blocks of flats and in an emergency.
What’s the difference between FB1 and FB2 locks?
FB1 locks are used with FB1 rim/mortice keys, FB2 locks are used with FB2 rim/mortice keys.
What is an FB key?
FB padlocks are a set of standard locks and keys that are often used by councils, property managers and schools to secure a communal area such as electric cupboard, car park gate and bin store. All emergency personal, including the fire brigade, carry these keys enabling them access to those areas quickly and easily.
How many FB keys are there?
The fb key set includes 1 x FB1 morice and rim key 1 x FB2 mortice and rim key, 1 x FB4 Slam lock key, 1 x FB1 padlock key, 1 x FB11 padlock key and 1 x FB14 padlock key. Many fire brigade services, councils and other emergency services use FB keys. They are universal keys to open many types of doors, padlocks etc.
What are fire brigade FB keys?
Are FB1 keys universal?
Can a key open two different locks?
Master key systems have been around for some time. In short, a master key system allows one keys to open multiple different locks. At the same time, more than one key can open the same lock. In an office building, for example, each employee can have their own key which unlocks the door to their office.
Is having Lockpicks illegal?
In the state of New South Wales, a person may be found guilty of an offence if they have in their possession, without a lawful excuse, any tool that is capable of being used to break into a premises, vehicle or a safe (section 114(1)(b) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)).
Is the fireman drop key the right size?
The milling of the key is not to the correct standard and will open 1 in 20 doors – probably modules which need replacing. When compared with a key that works, the shape was found to be up to 7mm off! Also, the material used is quite weak and easy to bend. Great for post men.
Where can I buy a fire brigade drop key?
FB Drop key which is a handy device that is used by the emergency services, maintenance or post office staff to obtain entry into blocks of flats were access panels are used. WE ARE THE WHOLESALERS FOR THIS FB KEY AND IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BUY A BULK PLEASE CONTACT US
What happens if you get your drop key stuck?
If you are a courier don’t tink twice and buy it, will help you a lot Made of rather soft metal, so if the drop key lock is knackered, as they so often are, and your key is stuck there’s a good chance that the front bit breaks off.