Preventing locks from icing plays an important role in terms of security and comfort during winter months. This was reported by VseInstrumenty.ru expert Maxim Sokolov. “News”.
“Padlocks are more susceptible to frost because they are outside and exposed to snow and rain. Since mortise locks are located on the inside of the door leaf, they are protected from external factors and there is less risk of icing. The expert said cold and ice can also damage electric locks.
He added that due to temperature changes, condensation forms inside the lock, which can lead to corrosion and failure of electrical components.
“It is best to use a special lock defroster. Chemistry will melt the ice and the lock will open,” Sokolov noted.
Before reportedIt was stated that in January 2024, the most announcements of new cars equipped with alarms took place in the Arkhangelsk (72%), Samara (62.3%) and Omsk (58%) regions.
It is stated that in Moscow this figure is 42%. In St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region – 20%. The most common anti-theft options with which cars are equipped at the factory are central locking and immobilizer. 95% of all cars sold are equipped with such systems. 28% of cars are equipped with a traditional anti-theft system, another 4% with a feedback alarm. Analysts noted that almost all new cars sold in Russia are equipped with at least one anti-theft option.
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