Recent content by agb

Thanks DC He sawed of about an eighth of an inch off the bolt to open the door. Yes - I could push the bolt back, and now the key will operate it - but it wouldn't before I pushed it in The locksmith was with me for 1hr 45min and fitted a new Union lock which has a significantly larger...

Photo in album jammed mortice lock 3. Key still will not turn it. Lock was at least 15 years old and was used daily on main entrance to house. worked perfectly up to Monday morning when I locked it as I went out. Couldn't open it on my return

Locksmith had to angle grind the bar. He said the key was only moving the curtain and the levers were jammed solid. New lock now fitted. Thanks to all for advice and information

Thanks DC Credit card slid up stops at the bar. A bit of luck today. the guy I played golf with, his neighbour is a locksmith. He is coming at 8.30 tomorrow. I will advise outcome. Thanks to all for contributions

Thanks DC Eveything I can touch is solid, with no movement at all. I confirm it definitely is the correct key - all 5 of them

Thanks to DC and John D for their responces I have found an original key - it is a Chubb and a photo is in the album jammed mortice lock 2 This original key does not unlock the door. Also I have posted a photo after I have removed the handle. Grateful if Mod3 could get these from album up...

Thanks DC No marks on any of our 4 keys, none of which work. There are photos of keyhole and key in my album "jammed mortice lock" Is there any other way to display the photos? agb

My front door mortice lock is jammed, locked. On using the key, it will turn part way, perhaps almost halfway, then comes against a block and will go no further. I have tried wiggling the key about from inside and outside, to no avail, and WD-40 squirted in the keyhole hasn't worked either...

Your suggestion worked perfectly agb

Radiator fitted with TVR did not work when switched on during recent cold snap. Removed cover and pin was stuck in "in" position. Pulled pin out gently with pliers, but radiator still cold (except for slight rise in temperature, presumably from convection) What should I try next?