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    Anyone know what this type of door latch is called? They're very good, some rogue once tried to kick my front door in, and in the end he just kicked a hole in the door! The latch was still secure. But I need to buy some more and don't know what they're called. Web sites I've checked so far just call them "latches". Can anyone help?

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    Re: physical, non-computer related security

    Try a search for door limiter, door limiting restrictor.

    I'd give you links - but I'd hate to be the cause of a spam report

    Found loads of UK suppliers with this search string


    door limiter security

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    Re: physical, non-computer related security

    Quote Originally Posted by t0p View Post
    Anyone know what this type of door latch is called? They're very good, some rogue once tried to kick my front door in, and in the end he just kicked a hole in the door! The latch was still secure. But I need to buy some more and don't know what they're called. Web sites I've checked so far just call them "latches". Can anyone help?

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    Re: physical, non-computer related security

    Quote Originally Posted by Elfy View Post
    Try a search for door limiter, door limiting restrictor.

    I'd give you links - but I'd hate to be the cause of a spam report

    Found loads of UK suppliers with this search string


    door limiter security
    Why not, it's happened before.

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    Re: physical, non-computer related security



    they were at least linux based links

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    Re: physical, non-computer related security

    Doorthingamy, for sure.

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    Re: physical, non-computer related security

    Whatever it's called it's only as strong as the screws & door frame holding it in place. Judging by those screws a kick or shoulder bump would dislodge it.

    Dunno which country you are in and what your house is built of but over here you secure your locks with rawlbolts sunk into brick/concrete and you have about three different locks and a security gate to keep the bastards out.

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    Re: physical, non-computer related security

    Quote Originally Posted by mips View Post
    Whatever it's called it's only as strong as the screws & door frame holding it in place. Judging by those screws a kick or shoulder bump would dislodge it.

    Dunno which country you are in and what your house is built of but over here you secure your locks with rawlbolts sunk into brick/concrete and you have about three different locks and a security gate to keep the bastards out.
    Use your legs or you could dislocate a shoulder.

    The doors where I live are hollow and would probably not withstand a good kicking - the door jam would probably break off cuz the screws are the weakest link.
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    Re: physical, non-computer related security

    Large, aggressive dogs are perfect for such things.
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    Re: physical, non-computer related security

    Thanks everyone, I now have some ideas.

    Quote Originally Posted by QIII View Post
    Large, aggressive dogs are perfect for such things.
    I've got a large, barky dog, but if intruders got in she would probably pin them down and lick them to death. I don't want to be responsible for such a horrific experience!

    EDIT: How do I mark this thread as "solved"? I looked at the "Thread Tools" menu and didn't see an option for it.
    Last edited by t0p; May 5th, 2013 at 12:41 PM.
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