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  1. danncus

    French doors that open fully back on themselves?

    I have 1/2" rebated doors. No chamfer required.
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    Question about Rock door

    if you have a handle on the outside of the door, just replace the 8mm "split" spindle with a solid one, most master locksmiths would probably give you one FOC! remove the 2 screws on the inside handle and pull the inner and outer handles away from the door. there will probably be both half...
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    French doors that open fully back on themselves?

    Here's what I did... http://opposite-locksmith.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/french-window-door-hanging.html
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    changing front door locks- advise please

    You have many options! Firstly the cylinder. if you don't know who has keys, then obviously they need to be changed. get one with a kitemark BS EN 1303: 2005 Anti bump, snap & drill cylinders all offer useful upgrades from attack. my preferred method would be to change the handles as...
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    one key opens two doors

    the webpage is only a basic overview. I'm not sure a bs 5 lever deadlock should be fitted to any dwelling over the 2nd floor for fire escape regulations?
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    one key opens two doors

    This is not a new idea - It is a simple common entrance pin set. A simple Master key system would have a master key, sub master keys and servant keys. A cylinder could also be made to let all keys in the scheme work it, for example, an entrance door - known as a "common" entrance door. A...
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    Changing a bell box

    can anyone point me to the manufacturer please? thanks
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    Changing a bell box

    I can't find the exact model - only a similar one the karizma plus - this one has a more simple LED display on keypad photos here http://opposite-locksmith.blogspot.com/2012/02/karizma-alarm.html
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    Changing a bell box

    Box, I meant box! the alarm wont set, and I think I need to clear the fault codes - can you tell me where I can find installer instructions?
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    Changing a bell box

    Bell boc seems ok can anyone help with the programming? keypad shows IFLt is there somewhere I can download installer instructions? thanks
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    Changing a bell box

    Hi, I'm sure that's what I did! the keypad display went to a "-" so I powered it down to seek help! ill double check & get back to you! (its at a late friend's widows home) many thanks
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    Changing a bell box

    hi, a 10 year old Karizma Thanks
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    UPVC Door handle . . .

    speak to Nigel Waters. He is a upvc lock /handle specialist and will give you the best solution... Nigel Waters Hardware 0161 285 9701
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    Changing a bell box

    Hi I'm Changing a old faulty bell box for a new one (odesey) the terminals do not match up. can anyone confirm the wiring please? old unbranded box:- HOLD + HOLD - TRG TAMP R TAMP N (NOT USED) STR new box;- +VE -VE BELL -VE TAMPER 0V -VE STROBE some are obvious...
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    need to know the name of this lock

    so it's you and Mr Hobbs in 1851 who have picked a Bramah?!
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    Locks for insurance

    Hi. as previously mentioned, check your own insurance documents - they all vary in what is required. here is a a guide made from Master Locksmiths Association and the ABI http://cusworth.net/wp-content/uploads/Guidelinesforsecurity.pdf common sense roughly as follows: All windows...
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    UPVC door with mostly knackered locking mechanism

    This may be of help to anyone having trouble with their locks http://cusworth.net/resources/upvc-door-maintenance-and-care/ and http://cusworth.net/2011/07/the-most-common-upvc-locking-faults/ remember to start work early in the day - if you break something, there is time to call help out!
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    Sime 102 DHW fault

    what would be the best course of action? a reverse flush? thanks
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    Sime 102 DHW fault

    Ah... I was wondering who would be the first to see my deliberate mistake! It was installed in 1998!
  20. danncus

    Sime 102 DHW fault

    Thanks, when the burner is on, water heat is good. we live in a area which has no limescale problems. it seems to me that there is some sensor somewhare which is shutting the main burner off?
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