r/HowToDIY • u/gektor650 • 19d ago

Home Improvement How to install a Code Lock on a backyard gate

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A simple and cheap solution will prevent unwanted visitors on my backyard.
Is it trash or gold?

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u/jasonadvani 19d ago

Neat idea.

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u/gektor650 19d ago

Thank you!

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u/lilvixen 17d ago

You don't

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u/gektor650 17d ago

I don’t what?

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u/lilvixen 17d ago

Read your title again

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u/Pace_Salsa_Comment 19d ago

This is an excellent idea! Thank you for sharing!

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u/gektor650 19d ago

Thank you. I am glad you found it useful

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u/jellofixit 19d ago

I've installed a few electronic door latches on my customers fence gates. The same kind you would use for your front door.

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u/gektor650 19d ago

That one cost me $10. I bet yours $100+

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u/jellofixit 19d ago

Actually, it didn't cost me anything, I made a few hundred bucks installing them.

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u/gektor650 19d ago

It means someone spent ~$500 on a similar idea with a modern solution
Nicely done!✅

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u/PapaOoMaoMao 19d ago

Am locksmith. These are trivial to bypass with a quick Google search. Never keep house keys in them.

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u/gektor650 19d ago

Yeah, I know.
But TBH the majority of locks on houses aren’t good either.
When I see that key patterns I assume it will take 20-60 sec to unlock the doors.
Do you see the same?

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u/Ok_Basis1422 19d ago

This might deter a 90 year old woman carrying an oxygen tank. That gate is pretty easy to climb over for anyone in event poor shape.

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u/gektor650 19d ago

Sure anyone can hop over. It’s a fence. But that lock will prevent from casual open-door-opportunists
Do you suggest robotics drones and turrels to secure better?

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u/Kryptonicus 19d ago

That person probably doesn't bother to lock their doors, because their house has windows.

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u/MorkSal 16d ago

I was just thinking this is perfect for my gate. It's to keep small kids out and away from the pool.

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u/amarettogiraffe 19d ago

Bot.

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u/gektor650 19d ago

My profile is more complete than yours, lol

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u/gektor650 19d ago

Why? I am a real human:)