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booking system . The booking programs can also automatically link to the court ’ s lights , so players turn up knowing that the court will be lit and ready for play . There ’ s no need for staff to unlock the court , turn the lights on and lock up afterwards . It ’ s completely transparent to the user . They don ’ t see Codelocks ’ hand in it . All they see is a much more convenient , simplified way to get a game in .
Functionality needs a quality finish
The wide variety of weather conditions we face in the UK can shorten the lifecycle of a lock , and compromise functionality and access control . Near the beach or besides a pool , the corrosive effects of salt or chemicals can lead to buttons and handles seizing up . Or they may fail to lock altogether – with time and money needed to replace them .
Preventing corrosion is where a lock ’ s finish goes beyond aesthetics . Some lock finishes are designed to make them resistant to moisture and salt spray . The Marine by Codelocks range has a durable black finish that helps to prevent damage by corrosion and has undergone rigorous moisture and salt spray testing of up to 1,000 hours *. Using a finish like this means an outside water sports facility can ensure reliable access to gates leading to pools , lakes and equipment and not worry about the cost of replacing them after limited usage .
For high-traffic leisure areas , hygiene is also a priority . The spread of germs and viruses is something everyone is now more aware of , and any lock finish that can enhance protection against viruses , bacteria , germs , and other environmental toxins is a benefit to customers . Using a ‘ photocatalytic ’ coating , Clean by Codelocks , automatically converts harmful bacteria and germs into a nontoxic compound when exposed to light , giving customers a clean and hygienic lock .
Closer to home
The same features used for larger public facilities translate to private facilities too . By using a coded lock , homeowners can easily access their garden at a push of a button while preserving a private space that intruders can ’ t access . Sharing access is simple , homeowners can give friends , family , gardeners or maintenance people their own access code . Thanks to the weatherproof finishes , homeowners can rely on their locks to withstand outdoor conditions .
Managing access control at personal and shared outdoor leisure facilities is made easier by using keyless , smart , heavy-duty coded locks built for doors and gates .
Learn more about Codelocks ’ access control solutions for parks , pools and outdoor perimeter fences : www . codelocks . co . uk
* Tested in-house by Codelocks International Ltd .
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