Heavy duty door magnets

[phenom5]

I am wondering if there is something heavy duty, for cabinet doors? The two main doors on my stand are not hinged, they are completely removable for ease of access, and are held in place by 4 magnets (1 at ea. corner).

My wife and I just found out that we are going to have a baby. :eek2: So I will need to secure the cabinet of the tank (along with a 1000 of other things around the house!).

I can hinge/ child lock the doors if need be, but I wanted to see if there were any alternatives. I love the access removing the doors gives me.

 

[tkeracer619]

Instead of magnets consider latching the top of the door with a hook system and a locking latch at the bottom. It would be secure and allow you to remove them completely. I can draw a pic later if need be.

 

[cmacld]

i use neodymium magnets (aka rare earth magnets) on my stands and love them. i am able to remove the door in seconds and just set it to the side. you can find them pretty inexpensive online. i bought mine on amazon, think i paid 15$ for ten 3/4" magnets.

 

[phenom5]

Instead of magnets consider latching the top of the door with a hook system and a locking latch at the bottom. It would be secure and allow you to remove them completely. I can draw a pic later if need be.

I would definitely be interested in something like this. I'll take any drawings, or links you have. I assume it could hook on the bottom, and latch/ lock on the top? That way I could pop it open for a quick look at things.

i use neodymium magnets (aka rare earth magnets) on my stands and love them. i am able to remove the door in seconds and just set it to the side. you can find them pretty inexpensive online. i bought mine on amazon, think i paid 15$ for ten 3/4" magnets.

Are these magnets strong enough to hold up to a child trying to pull himself/ herself up without disengaging?

 

[tkeracer619]

You could do it that way. I may be able to find some pics on my old phone when i get home.

 

[tkeracer619]

So you use this...

to make a joint like this on the bottom of the access panel.

You use this cabinet lock through the top of the access panel into a receiving slot in the stand.

It's easier than hinges . However I would suggest hanging the panel and putting the lock on the bottom. That way you don't need them to be locked for the panels to be secured.

http://www.eagle-aluminum.com/Smooth-BarRail-_p_376.html

 

[phenom5]

Thanks tke!

Oddly enough, I was looking at someone's build thread today, and they used a similar joint on their doors. With the way my cabinet doors are made, I could easily add on a piece to make that joint.

 

[tkeracer619]

You're welcome, I think you will find it works rather well.

 

[woodnaquanut]

Any of the concealed hinges would work. Blum is a great brand. Lots of them have a quick release feature so you can take the door off w/o tools.

I like hinges because you don't have to do anything with a loose door. Quick and easy to take a peek into the stand. Makes a handy towel holder, too.

 

[tkeracer619]

Any of the concealed hinges would work. Blum is a great brand. Lots of them have a quick release feature so you can take the door off w/o tools.

Those are also a good way to go. My next tank will be done with panels that come straight off but will have two that are hinged with quick release for feeding.

 

[dadummy]

So you use this...

to make a joint like this on the bottom of the access panel.

You use this cabinet lock through the top of the access panel into a receiving slot in the stand.

It's easier than hinges . However I would suggest hanging the panel and putting the lock on the bottom. That way you don't need them to be locked for the panels to be secured.

http://www.eagle-aluminum.com/Smooth-BarRail-_p_376.html

any idea the name of "so you use this " ?

scratching my head on building doors

thanks

 

[adova]

one idea that I have been tossing around is using the same type of magnetic system that gets you in and out of secured doors with a RFID card in offices. You can find them on ebay at a very reasonable price...

 

[Thunderfan]

I am using these.

http://www.amazon.com/Safety-1st-Magnetic-Locking-Complete/dp/B004GCJMLG

 

[stinkyreef]

The baby proofing! I know that it really didn't come into play until our boy turn about 2. The terrible 2's! Then it was the crazy 3's, the OMG 4's etc. If you can do hinges and latch that would be probably the best. You don't want the door falling on your child just in case they turn into strong baby and pull on the magnets.

 

[tkeracer619]

any idea the name of "so you use this " ?

scratching my head on building doors

thanks

Click the link . It's called a Z Bar.

 

[sfsuphysics]

Are these magnets strong enough to hold up to a child trying to pull himself/ herself up without disengaging?

Not for the price that was mentioned no. You can get magnets that are stronger, but then you get to a point where if you require 20-30 pounds of pull force to open the door (more as the baby gets older) it becomes extremely inconvenient for you to open the door, go with the locking methods as mentioned in this thread.

 

[dadummy]

<----- thanks

 

[Brian0813]

For people with hinges that want to baby proof try these. http://www.amazon.com/Safety-1st-Magnetic-Locking-Complete/dp/B004GCJMLG

 

[phenom5]

Any of the concealed hinges would work. Blum is a great brand. Lots of them have a quick release feature so you can take the door off w/o tools.

I like hinges because you don't have to do anything with a loose door. Quick and easy to take a peek into the stand. Makes a handy towel holder, too.

Have seen those, will have to look. I do like the idea of having the convenience of a hinged door, but keep the access of removable doors.

The baby proofing! I know that it really didn't come into play until our boy turn about 2. The terrible 2's! Then it was the crazy 3's, the OMG 4's etc. If you can do hinges and latch that would be probably the best. You don't want the door falling on your child just in case they turn into strong baby and pull on the magnets.

I know I've got some time, but at the same time I like to have a plan. There's a lot of baby proofing to be done.

Not for the price that was mentioned no. You can get magnets that are stronger, but then you get to a point where if you require 20-30 pounds of pull force to open the door (more as the baby gets older) it becomes extremely inconvenient for you to open the door, go with the locking methods as mentioned in this thread.

Good point, I don't want to send myself flying across the floor every time I need to get into the sump!

 

[sleepydoc]

On the topic of child proofing, make sure you secure anything tip-able. Your tank is probably wide enough that it's not an issue, but narrower tanks, shelves, etc can be pulled over by kids with disastrous consequences.

I would second woodaquanuts suggestion about the hinges with locks.