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Got a New Pickup truck. I have a metal toolbox of solid 1/4" plate metal. What do yall think of adding a mag lock to keep it same and shut. I could have a switch inside to turn in on to lock. It only uses .2 amps at 12 volts.
Any suggestions
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200ma will lead to battery problems, not right away, but eventually.
If you keep an eye on the battery condition, you should be ok, think about installing a battery system for the lock alone. Otherwise, dead battery, empty tool box, AND you need a jump start.
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I thought about spring loading the maglock. so it comes up a little when you open it then a switch would release and cause the power to flow into the lockif somebody tried to open it with the interior switch still on
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Good idea, any type of switch that is capable of completing the necessary circuit when the door is opened would work fine, without the constant drain on the battery.
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