UPVC door lock replacement

huw169 · 6 Apr 2010

Hi all
I have a UPCV door that is going into my garage. However, between me & my wife, we have managed to lose the keys by putting them 'in a safe place'

How can I get the barrel out? Do i need to drill it, or is there another technique?

Many thanks
Huw

crank39 · 6 Apr 2010

Take handles off, get some molegrips on the flat thin portion of the barrel and give a sharp yank sideways and hey presto, remove other half of barrel and measure from the edge into the centre screw hole where it should of snapped, do this on both halves to give you the size you need.

God · 6 Apr 2010

Yeah but if the door is locked you still have to get the screw out, this means you have to open the door. So once the euro is out you still have to flick the door mech to get it in the open position. I think and if that makes sense

crank39 · 6 Apr 2010

Flick it over with a bent screwdriver then or one of these.........

http://www.liberty-tools.com/Master_KIRICI.html

I just assumed it was open but with the keys lost

huw169 · 6 Apr 2010

Ahh, so they just slide apart once the handles are off then?
Thanks, i'll give it a go tomorrow night.

crank39 · 6 Apr 2010

The two halves will slide apart once the barrel is snapped in two, otherwise no as its one piece like this......

http://www.dgsupplyline.co.uk/results.php?category_id=11&sub_category_id=78&range_id=534

With a good sharp jolt it will snap where the hole is then pull both halves out

huw169 · 7 Apr 2010

Now i understand.
Fortunatly i didn't get a chance to try it tonight, but i will tomorrow night.
Many thanks
Huw

huw169 · 9 Apr 2010

I really hit it hard a few times, but it didn't break

Any other ideas??
Thanks
Huw

crank39 · 10 Apr 2010

Can't really give you much more info on an open forum for obvious reasons but just google euro cylinder and snapping or look on that popular video player for a demo, also look for cam turner

DC77 · 10 Apr 2010

If its a conventional cylinder, remove the handles and try a large adjustable spanner over the cylinder (flat with the door to give maximum leverage). Turn left and right untill the cylinder gives up and snaps. If it is a more expensive antisnap cylinder call a locksmith.
Unsure? post a photo.
DC
Teamlocksmiths.

huw169 · 11 Apr 2010

thanks fells
I think perseverance in the key

i'll have onother pop in a mo.......

huw169 · 11 Apr 2010

The big adjustable was the key - only took a few flexes and it just went.
Thanks again
Huw

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