Jun 10, 2010
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Morning Industry PAKK-01SN Keypad Knob Entry, Satin Nickel
Accepts Up To 6 Different Codes/users From 2-8 Digits Each User Can Add Or Delete Codes Individually Bump-resistant Key Cylinders Adjustable Latch Fits Both 2.36″ And 2.75″ Backsets Optional Auto-lock Feature Easy Installation?no Wiring Or Drilling Required Fits Standard Door Prep Includes 2 Traditional Keys Satin Nickel Finish
Features
- GO Keyless!
- Program from 2 to 8 digits for up to 6 different users.
- Great for house guest, Service people, and never be locked out again
- Require 4 AA Alkaline Batteries (not included)
- Easy Installation, fit standard door prep, no additional drilling
User Reviews
This otherwise great lock has a huge design flaw with its simplest part - the latch, which makes the knob hard to turn. If you compare the latch design to a latch by any other manufacturer, you'll notice that the flaps that move the latch when the knob is rotated are moved very far from the center of the cam compared to other latches. The resulting angles of the contact between the cam and the flaps cause the moving part of the latch to stick and make it very difficult to start rotating the knob at the very beginning of the latch movement.
After experiencing the problem and finding out occasional complains by other people in web reviews, I contacted the company and received the replacement latch. It is a bit better, but is still much harder than a Weiser latch I had before. After comparing the latches, I found this problem mentioned above. It must be obvious to any mechanically inclined person that such a design will cause problems, as it does. I wonder why the company did not fix this easy-to-fix design problem with such a simple part, whose design must have been time-proven by the centuries of use...
I though of using the Weiser latch (which moves easily) with this lock, but unfortunately the square hole that engages the latch with the knob in this lock is bigger, making the swap impossible... -- Hard to turn due to the latch design problem
We purchased this doorknob/lock to replace our shotty garage door entrance lock. We immediately loved the new appearance in contrast to our old. The latch mechanism also closes very smoothly and with little force required, a huge difference compared to our old.
The door lock has a neat feature to auto-lock 10 seconds after opening removing any doubt if we had locked the door. I believe you have the option of up to an 8 character key code. We don't even use a key for this door anymore, relying solely on the keypad. There is no signs of wear or the numbers fading yet after ~ 2 months of usage every day.
The only complaint is the knob is sometimes difficult to turn, we haven't determined the cause yet but sometimes its buttery smooth to turn but every once in a while it takes a FIRM grip and twist(or quick jiggle) to get the knob to turn. Might be detrimental if you ever in the need to enter/exit quickly. -- Good buy
I am an old man and have lost the strength in my hands. I find this lock is almost impossible for me to open from either side. My wife cannot open. I have contacted the company and they say it can be fixed - waiting for instructions. If I can not get it to work easier I will have to return it. Hopefullly the company will come through or perhaps be able to install handles instead of a knob. Otherwise the hardest part of the installation was connecting the wires. I would like to have a combination that would have to be used before programming. Anyone can remove the little screw and then program their own numbers - and you would never know. They also could push one button to delete all the codes. Not as secure as it could be because of this. It is one little screw secure.
UPDATE
I talked to the company and they said to use some oil. Did give me a choice to return the knobs and when they received them they would send handles. I had to pay freight both ways and they had to receive the knobs before they would send the handles - in the meantime a door without hardware. They say they have had the complaint before. I will return to Amazon and not buy another one like this. They seemed to not really care about helping a customer to any degree. -- Hard to turn
This is a great product. Very easy to install. Because this is a replacement of an existiong lock, it took me about a hour to get everything setup. Setting up the code, locking and unlocking are all very easy to do.
If you lock or unlock the door manually, you do have to hit the "lock" and/or "unlock" key to reset it. Otherwise, the operation is simple and easy. -- Good product, easy to install and easy to operate.
I was initially very happy with this item. I replaced a fingerprint reader doorknob with this. After two years of not being able to open the door when my hands are wet or dirty from working in the yard, this was a welcome change. Installation was easy and it seemed to work well at first.
However, there are three issues. First, sometimes the lock gets hung up and you cannot open the door unless you have a key or are inside. Secondly, the auto lock doesn't always lock. Finally, the door knob was much harder to turn than my previous door knobs and none of my children ages 4,6,8 could turn the knob to exit the house. My wife thought this was a safety hazard in case of a fire and ultimately made me replace it.
I replaced it with a Schlage model FE595 from Home Depot for $129, which at the time of this review was cheaper than Amazon. This opens flawlessly, has a reversible lever handle for right or left handed doors, and overall seems to be a sturdier unit than this one. It also has a much smaller footprint on the door, which looks much better. -- Wasn't as good as I'd hoped
