EmptorMaven » Medeco Maxum http://emptormaven.com Oiling the Gears of Capitalism with Information Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:32:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Bump-Resistant Deadbolt Locks http://emptormaven.com/2007/10/bump-resistant-deadbolt-locks/ http://emptormaven.com/2007/10/bump-resistant-deadbolt-locks/#comments Mon, 29 Oct 2007 02:18:19 +0000 federalist http://consumermaven.wordpress.com/2007/10/29/bump-resistant-deadbolt-locks/ Even though you realize your home is not an impregnable fortress you probably still put locks on your doors and windows.  They won’t keep a determined intruder out but they should slow him down and/or force him to make some noise to break in.  However, if you didn’t pay a premium for your locks then odds are they can be opened in seconds by even an unskilled child using a simple method known as bumping.

Granted, locks alone don’t secure a house, but they should at least put up a fight.  If you are robbed and there is no sign of forced entry you will have a hard time getting an insurance payout.

Bump-resistant locks will cost at least $100 apiece.  I bought a set of Medeco Maxum deadbolts here at that price.

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