Posted: 1/30/2012 10:22:27 AM EDT
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Would an EMP burn out my keypad on my electronic safe?
I know I'd probably be toast 
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From the way I understand it, EMP probably wouldn't hurt your keypad, or mine. The circuits are too short to build up damaging voltage from EMP. Long line conductors are what would generate strong voltages which would blast your home electronics that are plugged into the wall. Most battery operated things would go on living, until they needed to be recharged.
Nothing wrong with electronic locks, BTW. Every new ATM and bank vault has an electronic lock. Those get opened and closed multiple times a day. Electronic locks are quicker and more reliable. I've seen several dial locks in banks that have "drifted" a couple of numbers. |
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Mine has a Backup Manual Key You have to pop off the keypad to get to the key slot I thought this was a joke when I first read it. AMSEC did'nt have that back then  Are you 100% sure? I have not done it in a long time, but as I recall: it is just a matter of popping off the keypad, insert the long backup key turn key, then turn door handle |
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Mine has a Backup Manual Key You have to pop off the keypad to get to the key slot I thought this was a joke when I first read it. AMSEC did'nt have that back then Are you 100% sure? I have not done it in a long time, but as I recall: it is just a matter of popping off the keypad, insert the long backup key turn key, then turn door handle I'll check when I get home. I hope you're right! Thanks! 
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