DeadlyFoez
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Ok, so for a long time I have been trying to find the best solution to lock my c24 cab, without the obvious locks, chains, pad locks, or cam lock that draw more suspicious than if to not have any at all. I have seen quite the boner ways that people have done things and if I were to ever see one I would know that something is up.
So, this is my idea. I would get 2 of these 80 lb Electro Magnet and I would have both mounted on the inside of my c24, one for the top of the doors and one for the bottom of the doors. The magnets would be centered right where the cabinet doors meet so each magnet will be able to catch both doors.
I will have to have some plates made for the magnets to catch onto since the ones included are just one big plate, when we need 4 smaller ones.
Now pick up something like this Power control by remote . They have similar things sold at home depot and target.
Last 2 things you will need is a 12v DC output transformer and the correct relay for what you want to do, if you do indeed need one.
***MY SETUP***
The setup that I am doing is that I have 2 separate power strips inside my cabinet. I am hooking one of those power strips to first have to run through one of those Remote power controllers. I am going to have it so if an emergency ever happen and there are some unexpected visitors, then I will hit my button on my remote, and it will turn off the power strip that goes to my lights and fans.
This setup will require 2 dc transformers, one to power the magnets, and one to power the relay. The one powering the relay will be plugged into the power strip with the lights so it can be switched, the other transformer will be plugged into the power strip that is always on (and also runs me Growtronix computer).
The relay that I will use will be a normally closed relay (so when the transformer powering the relay is on, the magnets will be turned off). But the instant I have an emergency and have to turn off my lights, the magnets will kick on and the doors will be locked.
This is perfect setup to have everything hidden and totally lock proof.
*** THE OTHER SETUP***
You can use just ur magnets, remote power controller, and the transformer and be able to lock and unlock your cabinet with the push of a button.
This setup is a great help, because for one thing, the remote is something that you can attach to your key chain, always have it with you, and looks just like something for a car anyways. Nothing will be showing to give people the thought of "what do you have to have locked up?" And if you did like me and used a roll of felt around the edge of your cabinet to light proof like I did (see my link in my signature), then the magnets will help pull your door in to add for better light proofing. Another great thing is that you can press the button and lock the doors, but if you see that your doors are open you can still run up and close them and not have to fumble with keys and it will be locked instantly.
The last thing that is so great about this is that with having magnets at top and bottom, it would make it impossible for someone to even slightly pull the doors open and peak into the cab, or allow any light to peak out.
Someone may walk up and wonder whats inside, but if they pull on it and see that it is "stuck" without any obvious locking system showing, then they'll keep on walking past.
It is a little costly (about $200), but for safety and security you cannot put a price on in those moments of emergency.
I hope this helps some people out. Have fun and happy growing
So, this is my idea. I would get 2 of these 80 lb Electro Magnet and I would have both mounted on the inside of my c24, one for the top of the doors and one for the bottom of the doors. The magnets would be centered right where the cabinet doors meet so each magnet will be able to catch both doors.
I will have to have some plates made for the magnets to catch onto since the ones included are just one big plate, when we need 4 smaller ones.
Now pick up something like this Power control by remote . They have similar things sold at home depot and target.
Last 2 things you will need is a 12v DC output transformer and the correct relay for what you want to do, if you do indeed need one.
***MY SETUP***
The setup that I am doing is that I have 2 separate power strips inside my cabinet. I am hooking one of those power strips to first have to run through one of those Remote power controllers. I am going to have it so if an emergency ever happen and there are some unexpected visitors, then I will hit my button on my remote, and it will turn off the power strip that goes to my lights and fans.
This setup will require 2 dc transformers, one to power the magnets, and one to power the relay. The one powering the relay will be plugged into the power strip with the lights so it can be switched, the other transformer will be plugged into the power strip that is always on (and also runs me Growtronix computer).
The relay that I will use will be a normally closed relay (so when the transformer powering the relay is on, the magnets will be turned off). But the instant I have an emergency and have to turn off my lights, the magnets will kick on and the doors will be locked.
This is perfect setup to have everything hidden and totally lock proof.
*** THE OTHER SETUP***
You can use just ur magnets, remote power controller, and the transformer and be able to lock and unlock your cabinet with the push of a button.
This setup is a great help, because for one thing, the remote is something that you can attach to your key chain, always have it with you, and looks just like something for a car anyways. Nothing will be showing to give people the thought of "what do you have to have locked up?" And if you did like me and used a roll of felt around the edge of your cabinet to light proof like I did (see my link in my signature), then the magnets will help pull your door in to add for better light proofing. Another great thing is that you can press the button and lock the doors, but if you see that your doors are open you can still run up and close them and not have to fumble with keys and it will be locked instantly.
The last thing that is so great about this is that with having magnets at top and bottom, it would make it impossible for someone to even slightly pull the doors open and peak into the cab, or allow any light to peak out.
Someone may walk up and wonder whats inside, but if they pull on it and see that it is "stuck" without any obvious locking system showing, then they'll keep on walking past.
It is a little costly (about $200), but for safety and security you cannot put a price on in those moments of emergency.
I hope this helps some people out. Have fun and happy growing
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I'll set it up with a 12v DC system with a UPS backup, security is worth every penny for peace of mind IMO. Good idea man! 
