What is that allen wrench-type key called that unlocks bedroom doors?
I have those doorknobs that have the little holes in the middle, where you unlock it with some sort of allen wrench. However, I know that’s not what it’s called, as it has a flatheaded end. Could someone tell me what it’s called, so I don’t feel stupid at the hardware store? Thanks.
What you are looking for is sometimes called an "emergency entry key".
If the lock locks with the turn of a small button on the inside, the key will be as you described (a small flat head) which essentially turns that button back. If the lock locks when you push a small button in, the emergency kill is essentially a "poke" tool which pushes the button back out.
If you really want to sound fancy at the hardware store, first find the brand of your knobset (it’s probably Kwikset- look on the edge of the door). And say: "I have a privacy function Kwikset knobset, do you carry spare emergency entry keys?"
July 4th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
it is actually just a straight pin that you use to push in the opening to unlock the door.
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July 4th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
You can use an icepick to open the door. If it has the hole in the middle of the doorknob that should work. Just stick it in there and push til you can turn the doorknob. I had to do this many times with my kids.
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July 4th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
What you are looking for is sometimes called an "emergency entry key".
If the lock locks with the turn of a small button on the inside, the key will be as you described (a small flat head) which essentially turns that button back. If the lock locks when you push a small button in, the emergency kill is essentially a "poke" tool which pushes the button back out.
If you really want to sound fancy at the hardware store, first find the brand of your knobset (it’s probably Kwikset- look on the edge of the door). And say: "I have a privacy function Kwikset knobset, do you carry spare emergency entry keys?"
References :
http://www.locksafesystems.com/