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virusofthemind t1_je59r1c wrote

Thanks, when the system is fitted the locks in the hotel are mapped onto the front desk unit. You can issue keys for various levels with the lowest level being the guest's keycard which is only valid for their room and then individual floor access for housekeepers, then master keys for management and maintenance right up to the emergency key which is used by security which does everywhere in the hotel even secure areas like finance offices and bar cellars. The emergency keys open the rooms even if they're locked from the inside (in case the guest has collapsed).

If you lose or wipe your room key the receptionist will issue either a duplicate key or a "one shot key" (clue is in the name) but when a new guest checks in they get issued a new key. The front desk unit has a set of "rolling access codes" which match the memory in the lock so when the new arrival swipes their key the memory on the lock moves on to the next code making the old code invalid. Once this has been done 999 times it starts from the beginning again.

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virusofthemind t1_je4atrf wrote

Most locking systems in hotel rooms such as KABA are Ving don't communicate with the front desk unit.

The actual door locks themselves have their address programed into them as well as the current time.

When the receptionist cuts a new key as soon as it's used in the lock it invalidates the previous key unless it's a master key used by staff or an emergency key used by security; they're permanently valid unless the cards are accidently wiped or there's a security breach such as a master key stolen (in which case a new set of master keys is issued).

The new key has its expiry date programmed into it. Once the clock in the lock exceeds the time programmed into the key card then the lock won't work anymore.

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virusofthemind t1_jdeunx3 wrote

Charles Darwin visited the Galapagos in 1835 and the giant tortoises were one of the many unusual species which greeted him of which he collected several specimens to return to England for further study. One of those tortoises, Harriet, went on to become the oldest recorded Galápagos tortoise – she finally succumbed to a heart attack in 2006 at the ripe old age of 175, surviving Darwin by well over a century.

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virusofthemind t1_j6crooq wrote

Ask them for advice on something. Everyone likes giving it and the fact you asked the person presupposes to them that you hold them in high regard.

Once you have the advice act on it. If it goes well tell the person and say thanks. If you're lucky you could end up with a mentor who will look after your interests if they're in a higher position than you.

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virusofthemind t1_iw8ojec wrote

Make a square directly above with masking tape about 10mm bigger than the hole. Rub a small amount of oil or furniture polish inside the square then cover with silicone caulk.

Once it's dry mark an arrow pointing up and peel the silicone off; That's your mould.

One you've got rid of the flakes fill the hole with wood putty and scrape off flat. Place your silicone mould on the putty lining up best you can so the vertical graining lines up then press the mould onto the putty to form the graining. Remove the mould and feather the edges with a light wet brush.

Once it's all done undercoat then light wire wool then paint the whole door.

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