Euro Cylinder

[abssm]

We have just had a problem with our back upvc door and after following other threads on here i found the cam on the euro cylinder has moved out of alignment.

I have sourced a new cam and the size i need to replace like for like is 40 x 50.

However, this size sticks out of the door by 5cm on the inside and 10 cm on the outside.

I read on here that when replacing get one that is flush with the door

By my reckoning this means that i should get a 35x40.

Is this correct or should i just stick to the original size?

Thanks in advance

 

[DHFrames]

Some finish flush some stick out by 5-10mm, your preference. Either way won't effect the performance

 

[JohnD]

the more it sticks out, the easier it is for a burglar to snap it off.

http://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/ive-heard-of-lock-snapping-what-should-i-do-to-stay-safe/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Haaf46f9hf4

it is one of the ways in which Eurocylinders can easily be defeated by unskilled criminals using simple inexpensive tools.

I am not keen on Eurocylinders.

 

[abssm]

So can i convert the lock to something better than a euro cylinder?

 

[DHFrames]

Good point regarding the lock sticking out, it does make it easier for the intruder, that said if they want to get in they will.
You want an anti bump anti snap cylinder

I use these. http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/products/locks_latches_and_security/cylinders

 

[Gazman16]

I believe the most secure locks at a reasonable price are ABS anti snap locks. As far as I know they are the only locks with a 3 star rating (I could be wrong).

You can get them on ebay for about £38

 

[ICanDoItWell]

I believe the most secure locks at a reasonable price are ABS anti snap locks. As far as I know they are the only locks with a 3 star rating (I could be wrong).

You can get them on ebay for about £38

Advocet Eurocylinders are the best. I replaced my eurocylinders for a pair of keyed alike Advocet locks and they cost me just over £70.
I got them from the following site a few years ago. £32.99 delivered for the standard lock.

http://www.abloyshop.co.uk/avocet-abs-mk3-anti-snap-locks-13-c.asp

 

[JohnD]

now that's a deliberately misleading website name.

 

[ICanDoItWell]

Do you care to explain why?

A website address can mean anything or could mask or redirect from any site. Barnsley lock & safe have a real address and phone number which is far more than most on ebay give you. Payment can also be by paypal if your that worried so overall, everything is far more up front and real than the majority on ebay where your lucky if you get a mobile number.

 

[JohnD]

because it is a merchant using the well known company name "Abloy" in the web page name, but it is not the Abloy company.

 

[ICanDoItWell]

http://www.barnsleylockandsafe.co.uk/

Happier now?

The previous url was to the BLaS Abloy lock pages, hence the Abloy all over the page. I posted the wrong link by mistake.

As here which can be accessed from the left menu at the link above
http://www.abloyshop.co.uk/abloy-padlocks-10-c.asp

Other companies do similar things. No deceit being perpetrated that I can see.

 

[JohnD]

No deceit being perpetrated that I can see.

Then you don't see well.





David Cameron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
10, Downing Street
London
SW1A 2AA

 

[ICanDoItWell]

No deceit being perpetrated that I can see.

Then you don't see well.





David Cameron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
10, Downing Street
London
SW1A 2AA

I have perfect 20/20 vision and I have never wore glasses.