Multi point lock not secure

[Normski00]

Can anyone offer some advice?
Replaced the handles on our elderly lock last year, as the old ones were coming off. Now the 'new' lock isn't secure from the outside, meaning anyone can just turn the handle & walk in (unless it is actually locked with key). Anyone have any miracle fixes, as money a bit tight at the mo?

 

[crank39]

My initial guess is you replaced your worn handles which were the 'lever/pad' type for a standard set which are 'lever/lever', you probably even discarded the 2 piece spindle known as a 'split spindle' with your old handles and used the one supplied with the new handles which is (probably) a 1 piece solid spindle hence you've lost the lever/pad facility built into the locking mechanism

 

[Normski00]

Thanks for reply. Yes, I do seem to remember the old spindle was 2-piece, now you've described it I can see how it functioned. Would you know if the spindle can be bought separately?

 

[crank39]

Don't you find it very spooky that i knew that?

Yes you should be able to get them seperately

http://www.dgsupplyline.co.uk/doors...s/door-handle-accessories/split-spindles.html

http://security-hardware.co.uk/upvc...essories/winkhaus-split-spindle-mpa-4300.html

 

[Normski00]

Very impressive, and I don't impress easily! Thanks for your help!

 

[crank39]

I aim to please