Any idea what lock this is?
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That's a multipont lock with a Euro cylinder. Tell the insurance it's a UPVC door, not wooden. They may want you to upgrade the cyinder, but should be OK. Mortice is for wooden doors.
That's a multipont lock with a Euro cylinder. Tell the insurance it's a UPVC door, not wooden. They may want you to upgrade the cyinder, but should be OK. Mortice is for wooden doors.
That's an awful cheap crappy euro cylinder.
You can not get a 5 lever mortise dead lock for your door, but you can get a much more secure cylinder.
Google cylinder lock snapping and you'll see that here in Yorkshire we're the top of the list in this being the method of entry for burglars.
You can not get a 5 lever mortise dead lock for your door, but you can get a much more secure cylinder.
Google cylinder lock snapping and you'll see that here in Yorkshire we're the top of the list in this being the method of entry for burglars.
I'm glad you brought this up. I've just had a look at our multi-point locks (front and back) and I'm not sure now that they are sufficiently secure.
I've had a look at this site:
http://www.upgrademylock.com/home-security-products/euro-cylinders/
and have decided I'll get some high security locks. It looks fairly easy to fit them yourself, but would you get UAP or Yale?
I've had a look at this site:
http://www.upgrademylock.com/home-security-products/euro-cylinders/
and have decided I'll get some high security locks. It looks fairly easy to fit them yourself, but would you get UAP or Yale?
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I'm no locksmith, but did a bit of research a few months back when my sister bought her new house, and ABS branded cylinders seemed to get the best reviews.
The conservatory company I do some subbing for said that they only fit the cylinders with horizontal keyholes now as burglars know they can't get them out the door and don't even try them any more.
They are dead easy to fit, you just undo one screw to release the old cylinder, but you need to be very careful you measure the old one properly and order the right on as there is no universal standard size cylinder.
Have a watch of this, some pretty shocking stuff in there.
http://vimeo.com/65296422
The conservatory company I do some subbing for said that they only fit the cylinders with horizontal keyholes now as burglars know they can't get them out the door and don't even try them any more.
They are dead easy to fit, you just undo one screw to release the old cylinder, but you need to be very careful you measure the old one properly and order the right on as there is no universal standard size cylinder.
Have a watch of this, some pretty shocking stuff in there.
http://vimeo.com/65296422
ERA do make a 5-lever mortice mechanism that can be fitted to multipoint locking doors. It has the key-shaped key and is immune to bumping or snapping.
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Vectris, that's the name
http://www.era-security.com/ghs-news/?/No-Cylinder-No-Worries-
Your insurance company might accept any old rubbish on a plastic door, but that doesn't mean it's any good.
Well, I've had a think and decided to go for the more expensive Avocet ABS, even though they're twice the price.
And they're from Yorkshire, so they must be the best!
I like the cut of your jib sir. (I was born in leeds!)
I envy you. I was born in Bradford. Leeds puts Bradford to shame in many ways.
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Oh Brother.... Any moment now you'll all burst out in a rendition of "On Ilkley moor bar t'at"
Nice to see some of you tykes have managed to escape to civilisation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VLYpKGVBUg
Nice to see some of you tykes have managed to escape to civilisation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VLYpKGVBUg
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