ElectroMagnetic Locks For Pella Glass Sliding Doors

[Jbbrenner90]

We have a pool house with 6 single glass sliding doors. WIres were run and drilled through the top jam of the door on the inside for electro-magnetic locks but now we are having issues finding the proper way to do it.  Has anyone put electromagnetic locks or some type of lock control on sliding glass doors. Our entire house is keyless so the thought of having to get keys to get in and out of our pool house is very annoying. 

[Jbbrenner90]

BUMP

[lippavisual]

Have pictures of the doors?  There are many types of sliding glass doors. 

[Matt Lowe]

the proper way is to use an access control system. There is a lot to cover here that is not easily answered in the forums. Life and safety are at risk if not done properly.

[Andrew luecke]

8 hours ago, Matt Lowe said:

the proper way is to use an access control system. There is a lot to cover here that is not easily answered in the forums. Life and safety are at risk if not done properly.

Definitely this. Also, battery backups, etc. If this provides immediate access to a pool, here in Australia, I'm not even sure if it would be legal (but not 100%)

[Cyknight]

10 hours ago, Andrew luecke said:

Definitely this. Also, battery backups, etc. If this provides immediate access to a pool, here in Australia, I'm not even sure if it would be legal (but not 100%)

Indeed, or fail-safe open locks. Mag locks are fantastic devices as such, but care MUST be taken that there is always a safety override to get in and out of a room.

[dreres]

agreed, there should be a push to exit button that cuts power to the lock for safety.

[Jbbrenner90]

hey hey sorry everyone for the delay here is the video of the place. @dreres @Cyknight @Andrew luecke @Matt Lowe @lippavisual

These are pella doors so they slide on outside which is backwards from most sliders. There are six sliding doors. Looking for minimalistic and clean as possible.

 

 

 

[Matt Lowe]

I just lol 

[Jbbrenner90]

15 hours ago, Matt Lowe said:

I just lol 

What’s so funny?

[Jbbrenner90]

Nobody?

[Andrew luecke]

V-Locks.. would be another option

 

But this all sounds a bit like a liability tbh.. If power gets cut with Electromagnetic releasing the door, and someone drowns in the pool, instant lawsuit (unless you have another fence at the pool)

If the Vlock fails and can't lock properly and someone drowns, instant lawsuit, etc (unless you have another fence at the pool). 

There isn't really enough information imho, and not sure what is meant by "slides on outside". Here in Australia, I'm not sure what is meant by Pella doors either 

Clients always want a lot of things though, but, just remember if the solution fails or is unreliable, you'll likely be the one to get the phone call (or the blame). 

[Cyknight]

22 hours ago, Andrew luecke said:

But this all sounds a bit like a liability tbh.. If power gets cut with Electromagnetic releasing the door, and someone drowns in the pool, instant lawsuit (unless you have another fence at the pool)

If the Vlock fails and can't lock properly and someone drowns, instant lawsuit, etc (unless you have another fence at the pool).

This in no small part - there is a surprising amount to consider here. NOW I can't see any video on what you posted, just audio. In some case s a 'poolhouse' is actually a building that is NEXT to a pool (with a shower, dressing room and all to often used as a guest suite) so some if this may simply not apply.