Keypad lock for basement door

[ktm250rider]

I have a basement door that my wife would like me to keep locked. Naturally I have a problem doing this because Im too lazy to find the key everytime I want to use the door so I just leave it unlocked. I was thinking of adding one of those keypad type dead bolts so I can eliminate the key requirement. I figure while Im at it, I might as well hook it up to the M1 panel and I can verify that the door is locked before arming each night.
Any recommendations on how to accomplish this? Its a 6 foot (two 3 foot panels) swing type patio door. What door lock would I need and are their any modules I would need for the M1 panel?

 

[Rupp]

I have a basement door that my wife would like me to keep locked. Naturally I have a problem doing this because Im too lazy to find the key everytime I want to use the door so I just leave it unlocked. I was thinking of adding one of those keypad type dead bolts so I can eliminate the key requirement. I figure while Im at it, I might as well hook it up to the M1 panel and I can verify that the door is locked before arming each night.
Any recommendations on how to accomplish this? Its a 6 foot (two 3 foot panels) swing type patio door. What door lock would I need and are their any modules I would need for the M1 panel?

The Quickset or Schalage locks would work well in this scenario. Then you can query the locks status and have your whole house audio alert you if they are not locked.

 

[wkearney99]

I've got one of the schlage electronic keypad locksets (the handles, not the deadbolt) and have been happy with it. Don't bother with the variation that has wireless, they gouge you for a monthly fee with them. The wireless features will not work without the service (and it's apparently not that great a service anyway). If you have existing Schlage locks the electronic ones fit right into the current hardware. No drilling or other changes necessary. I think most new locks use the same sort of setup (kwikset, etc), so it's likely to be easy with them too.

They make two variations of the (non wireless) electronic locksets. One has a knob on the inside you can use to leave the lockset unlocked. The other does not; it automatically re-locks itself after a few seconds delay.

The battery in mine has been in there for well over two years now. But even if it dies the lock still opens with a key. And since it's a Schlage it can be re-keyed to match any other Schlage locks you might already have.

 

[ktm250rider]

Im not sure Id be able to use a wired lock. This is a 2 panel in-swing 6' patio door. The strike plate is in the middle of the door. HInges are on both wall/sides

 

[gatchel]

You could use a wired lock with a wire transfer hinge or a door cord. It would take some time to core the door to get the wires to the lock but it can be done. You could also use a mag lock like a Locknetics 320 or something similar. I personally don't like mag locks due to the fact that they require power to remain locked and there are some other life safety issues that have to be addressed.

 

[ASIHome]

I believe what he meant by wireless is the Z-Wave portion. You can get it in Z-Wave and non-Z-Wave, both are battery operated.