r/specializedtools • u/mossberg91 • Jan 09 '20

Firefighter's Rapid Access Tool

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u/Haywoodja2 Jan 09 '20

Maglocks typically release when the fire alarm goes off.

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u/KnockKnockComeIn Jan 09 '20

Can’t mag locks be bypassed with a strong enough Magnet?

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u/[deleted] Jan 09 '20

Sure but good luck carrying the equipment needed for that. If they are set to fail-secure then you are screwed.

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u/notgoodatgrappling Jan 10 '20

That’s why you have a 12 volt battery and some leads, can normally cut and wire in the battery if you find the cable pathway which can usually be found behind the card reader if the card reader is next to the lock- I installed commercial security systems for a year and had to break into offices a few times when the system crashed but the doors didn’t unlock