Thank You! My manual lock is dead, but the door is open! Time for an upgrade.

@A1LocksmithofTexas

Ай бұрын

So glad this helps! Remember we sell these locks & the link to order them is in the description.

Great video! Thanks for explaining the mechanisms in the lock. I have a keypad that won’t stop beeping after changing the 9V battery (multiple times), so I might be looking to go mechanical or upgrading the keypad with biometric.

@A1LocksmithofTexas

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Hard to say, depending on the brand it could just be a faulty keypad. Good luck!

That actually seemed a lot more simple than I pictured in my head. You might make it look... TOO easy 😂

@A1LocksmithofTexas

4 ай бұрын

💪🏻😎

@texpatriot8462

4 ай бұрын

What is a service call in 2024 to do it for me (I am local) going to cost?

@A1LocksmithofTexas

4 ай бұрын

@@texpatriot8462 In DFW area prolly run ya $450 for service, parts and labor. Call and ask for Robert (me) to schedule.

Best part of this video to me was just your overall attitude. Made it fun to watch. That being said, I have a Champion Collector Series. I took the inside cover off ( no screws. Cover just lifts out ). Looks pretty much the same as the Liberty that you did. I'm assuming that it is?? Thanks for this video. I live in the middle of BFE in NV so this will definitely be a do it myself thing. Thanks for posting this !!

@A1LocksmithofTexas

4 ай бұрын

We appreciate you watching and your feedback! Yeah, I absolutely almost said “if you have a Champion the door panel will lift up and out” hahaha. I try to squeeze as much knowledge into these as possible, but still keep the audience engaged. However, the Mad Scientist (the genius filming & editing) reminds the comment section is where I can elaborate, so here we are! Anyway, yes, this is your guide for your Champion safe. Other than the door panel it should be pretty much the same, but feel free to let us know if you have any questions. Thanks again for watching!

Absolutely great! Thank you. But I just went the opposite way- electronic to mechanical because one of the push pads behind a number in the combination died so I couldn’t get into the safe. Now I don’t worry about dead electronics.

@A1LocksmithofTexas

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I get it, everyone has a different opinion of which lock. Today’s keypads have a lot of great R&D making them better. However, I can appreciate just going mechanical, it’s what I have on mine.

@soh100

4 ай бұрын

I was thinking same thing what happens if an emp takes out your lock?

@A1LocksmithofTexas

4 ай бұрын

@@soh100 You nailed it, great question. Most high end keypads (everything we carry, I believe) actually has an EMP rating. It’s up to Mil-Spec and additionally covers solar flares. Now, is this a 100% guarantee…doubtful. Did they all do fine in solar flare in late Feb 2024 in Texas / across the country….yes.

What is happening if you lock doesn’t have the key in the front? Is it still threaded? So I assume it will unscrew in order to remove the front part.

@A1LocksmithofTexas

3 ай бұрын

They’re pretty much all threaded the same, yes. Keyed lock has nothing to do with it, amigo.

@vasilisvasilaros

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, can you also please make a video on how to operate a mechanical lock? My safe has one but my success rate to open it is terrible

@A1LocksmithofTexas

3 ай бұрын

@@vasilisvasilaros You’re in luck, we already have one. You can search our videos for : How to operate a mechanical safe lock - Step by step instructions kzread.info/dash/bejne/gISdzsx7m8XTgdo.html , not sure you can try to copy and past this.

Perfectly done! Question though! How do i know which key pad to buy?? I was gifted RedHead safe but no keypad or dial on it. Obviously looking to put it back to use

@A1LocksmithofTexas

26 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! I might need you to email pictures of the outside of door and remove the door panel to get a picture of inside of the door. That might be enough for me to tell you. Typically with RedHead safes can use the locks we linked in the description.

@scottblanco

12 күн бұрын

@@A1LocksmithofTexas what your email??

Great video. I'm ready to tackle this job. Will any of the 4 listed in the description work with a Browning Prosteel safe?

@A1LocksmithofTexas

Ай бұрын

Awesome, man! Yessir all of the above will work. Let me know if you have issues or how it goes.

@A1LocksmithofTexas

Ай бұрын

And the Mad Scientist and I have videos on how to change your combo on them, too.

Uh, problem: isn’t the mechanical lock EMP proof? Not so the electronic version.

@A1LocksmithofTexas

4 ай бұрын

You’re half right. Yes ,mechanical locks are 100% emp proof. Many of today’s top selling safe keypads ARE rated for EMP. They have what’s called a RS105 which is a Mil-STD test. It’s also rated for solar flares. The locks linked in the description all have it, I believe.

Do not put an electrical one on your safe mechanical will always work. You don't need any power.

@A1LocksmithofTexas

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, to each their own. Well over 90% of the safe market chooses keypad over mechanical. And as someone who sells & works on safes manufacturers are definitely offering more reliable keypads than say 15 years ago. Mechanical locks are great though and overall have less issues, but they’re not without issues.

Is there a back door combination on the digital lock y’all sell?

@A1LocksmithofTexas

Ай бұрын

This is a great question. And hopefully more people see this. Most any lock on the market has a manufacturer reset code. This is removal in many locks. For example the Securam TopLit and Securam BackLit and ProLogic you buy from us you can set that reset code (aka super code) yourself. There’s a user code, the one you use everyday to open your safe and super code which is a backup, you set both when we mail the lock. If you already have a TopLit or BackLit lock on your safe we have a video that shows you how to reset the super code yourself.

How about the reverse? Going from electronic to mechanical?

@A1LocksmithofTexas

3 ай бұрын

Man, I’m thinking about it. It’s quite a bit more involved and takes the user being a bit more mechanically inclined. I’ve personally had to fix lots of customers mistakes trying to install or set their own combination. For those reasons I’m hesitant, I’d hate it if someone made a mistake and were stuck with their safe open. You know? But you’d be interested in that video?

I have a question what happens if you've lost the key to the gun safe is it still possible to change the lock

@A1LocksmithofTexas

2 ай бұрын

As long as the dial still spins, yes. If not you’ll to get the lock picked over because it has to spin to come apart, lefty loosey righty tighty.

If I want to keep my original key Lock but lost key safe is open how can I replace key

@A1LocksmithofTexas

2 ай бұрын

You have a mechanical lock with the small key that inserts in front of the lock? Normally, we can get you a key, depending on how old it is. Call/email me, I’m Robert, I’ll see how I can help.

Will this lock work with a Frontier Gun Safe? Or do you have one that will work for a Frontier Gun Safe sir?

@A1LocksmithofTexas

4 ай бұрын

From what I know about Frontier Gun Safes out of Indiana, yes, if it has a mechanical dial on it this video works for you. Like I said in the video you can order the lock off our site and follow along to install. You’re welcome to email pictures of your lock beforehand to be sure , robert@a-1locksmith.com

Don’t downgrade your safe by doing this. Mechanical is superior.

Liberty or browning prosteel ?

@A1LocksmithofTexas

4 ай бұрын

Works the same for either. And several other brands, honestly.

What brand lock was used?

@A1LocksmithofTexas

4 ай бұрын

Link for the lock is in the description, but it’s a SecuRam Backlit.

First thing you do is take your liberty safe to the scrap yard and buy a brand that does not get on their knees for the government. Then you should be good to go . If you would like I could get you a list of safe manufacturers that support the constitution.

@A1LocksmithofTexas

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, David.

@David-dp1rk

4 ай бұрын

Your welcome