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    Does Ingersoll nightlatch have to have Ingersol cylinder?

    No. A normal rim cylinder will not be compatible with the hole that the Ingersoll SC71 left. The answer is to purchase a conversion kit. Available from Souber tools, do a google search for Ingersoll Conversion Kit. The replacement of the Ingersoll cylinder is not your only cost implication, the...
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    Electric strike release for deadlocked nightlatch

    Sorry as locksmiths we only deal with the mechanical side of things. DC Team locksmiths
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    Electric strike release for deadlocked nightlatch

    For a mortice lock best bet the Union (used to be Chubb) 3G114E. DC Team locksmiths
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    Electric strike release for deadlocked nightlatch

    Details of the Era 193 can be seen here:- http://www.eraeverywhere.com/file/double-locking-nightlatch.pdf and purchased from among others:- http://www.thesafeshop.co.uk/products/era-193-auto-deadlocking-nightlatch-60mm.html DC Team locksmiths
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    Electric strike release for deadlocked nightlatch

    A quality six pin cylinder lock (you get what you pay for) is not easily defeated. A night latch with out dead locking is very vulnerable. Have you considered adding in a BS 6321 mortise dead lock ? DC Team locksmiths
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    Electric strike release for deadlocked nightlatch

    No the cylinders on both of those are not anti bump. You could mix and match: externally fit a rim cylinder of your choice but this would mean a different key for outside and a second (the original) key to lock the internal handle. Most electric releases are for a 14 or 16mm throw latch bolt...
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    Electric strike release for deadlocked nightlatch

    The problem you have is the 20mm throw on the BS 2007 night latch. You could fit a night latch that meets the older standards. That would only have a 16mm latch throw and would fit in to the majority of the available electric releases. A lot more affordable for you. Have a look at the Yale...
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    Electric strike release for deadlocked nightlatch

    With a 20mm throw on the latch there are not many electric releases that can accommodate it. The only one I have seen and fitted is:- http://www.clarke-inst.com/porfolio-project/rim-latch-release/ It is extremely well made. BUT when you see the price I don't think you will use it. DC Team...
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    How do I know if I have 3 or 5 lever mortice locks

    The notches do not correlate directly to the number of levers in the lock. On a two lever lock the notches (lifts) would be five. Two lifting the levers and one throwing the bolt. The extra two are needed because the key needs to enter the lock case from two sides. Thus the key for a normal...
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    How do I know if I have 3 or 5 lever mortice locks

    If the property is new to you then change the locks anyway. You have know no idea who the last resident gave keys too. They could have given a set of keys to the mad axeman who lives up the road ! Replace the locks with a quality five lever lock that meet BS6321:2007. DC Teamlocksmiths
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    Best kind of hinges for outward-opening garage doors?

    Use at least one coach bolt per hinge. Bolted all the way through, then there is nothing to unscrew. DC Teamlocksmiths
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    Front door locking mechanism / handle change?

    If this is communal door then you should not be able lock it from the inside. Fire regulations. DC
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    Self locking lock for a pedestrian gate (locinox)

    Just thought the other thing that you will require is a self closer. Otherwise people will just leave the gate open. DC Teamlocksmiths
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    Self locking lock for a pedestrian gate (locinox)

    There are several options to obtain a latching version depending on how you intend to fix the lock to the gate. Weld on or bolt on. Look at:- http://www.signetlocks.co.uk/images/stories/virtuemart/product/041%20-%20GMK.pdf for bolt on. or:-...
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    Replacement Door Lock

    I made the assumption that you were using brass and indeed Yale do not offer a satin chrome finish on the X5 range only bright chrome. Best advice find your local locksmith shop and ask what they stock for rim cylinders. The Gege ap1000 is a well made cylinder available with a nickel finish...
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