Kidco Adhesive Mount Magnet Lock Starter Set
by Kid Co Inc.
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Kid Co Inc.Brand: KidCo
Model: S3362
Color: White
Product features:
- Only magnet lock that installs without tools or drilling
- No spacers needed
- So powerfull it will penetrate over 1 inch of wood
- Includes 1 key set, 1 key holder and 2 locks
- Perfect for low cabinets
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- Safety 1st Tot-Lok Deluxe Starter Kit
- KidCo Adhesive Mount Magnet Key and Holder
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Kidco Adhesive Mount Magnet Lock Starter Set
Customer Review: The right lock for the right situation - a roundup
Summary: 5 Stars
As with everything about being a parent, locks are more complicated than you'd have thought (or would like!):
ADHESIVE MOUNT MAGNETIC LOCKS: The KidCo adhesive mount lock will only work in some spots, but it's still a good lock to try first, for a lot of people, because it works well (in the right situations) and is easy to install. Buy some and see how they work on your cabinets. Once you've tried a few, it's a lot easier to see where'll they'll work or won't work.
Pros:
+ Quick to install, after a few minutes of figuring it out
+ No drilling required, so less work and no damage to furniture or cabinets
Cons:
- Only installs horizontally (along the top edge of a door or drawer), given the way they use gravity to lock.
We just use the adhesive mount, no additional screws, for some furniture we didn't want to drill holes into. They seem to be strong enough so far, especially since our kids seem to give up trying a door after a while - if it won't open, they lose interest. I don't know how the adhesive would stand up to long term use or really heavy pulling.
SCREW-MOUNTED MAGNETIC LOCKS: The Safety 1st Tot-Lok Locks can be difficult to install, especially on drawers, but have more flexibility about where you can install the lock than the adhesive locks and seem very secure:
Pros:
+ Very nice & secure once installed, especially since the fit can be adjusted to give a tight lock when closed.
+ Works vertically or horizontally ... that is, on the side of a door or the top.
+ Can easily be switched to hold the lock open, for when no children are around
Cons:
- Complicated to install especially in some situations.
- Requires drilling a hole partway through the cabinet door from the inside for the magnetic part, plus some small holes to attach
- May require some new tools - a collar lock, to keep from drilling through the door; and a right angle chuck for tight spaces
If you plan to be in your home for a while, and want a finished, secure set of locks, the Tot Loks may be a good choice.
One note, if you use them often the magnetic key will wear the finish where it rubs.
HOOK LOCKS: The advantage that either of the magnetic locks has over the old fashioned hook type (like the Mommy's Helper Safe-Lok Cabinet Door and Drawer Lock) is that the hooks have a lot more play (they have to open a little bit to give you access to the lock). So a child can bang them back and forth - they might not open the door or drawer, but they will make a racket. Maybe OK in some situations, but not a great solution for easily accessible drawers or doors.
SLIDE LOCKS: Slide locks (such as the American Red Cross Cabinet Safety Slide Lock) are very quick and easy to install, if they fit. But they can also be pretty easy for some kids to unlock, so if they are within reach they aren't much of a barrier to older kids. And even younger kids can sometimes open them by pulling or pushing on the doors. However, they are a good temporary solution and can be useful to carry when you travel.
FLEX LOCKS: Flex locks (like the Safety First Cabinet Flex-Lock (see reviews) or Cabinet Flex-Lock 2-Pack) are strong and easy to install, and you can see by looking at them whether the lock is secure (unlike the magnetic locks, which are designed to be out of sight). So you might want to use them for critical spots such as under the sink; or use them when you travel. And as a bonus, they are so secure that even some adults can't open them! ;-) (They do take two hands to open.) Not attractive, but they do the job if you keep them tightened.
Description of Kidco Adhesive Mount Magnet Lock Starter Set
The only magnet lock that installs with out tools or drilling! Adhesive mount installation makes it ideal for any surface. Starter Set contains key set and two locks.Kitchen and Housewares
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