Ultion lock. Buy 6 keys or replace with something else?

[Ian H]

I got a new door with an Ultion lock and 3 keys. There are 6 of us here and a few spares are a good idea.

6 keys would cost us £95. Wondering if I should swap it for something else that could be better and with cheaper keys?

 

[Mottie]

By the time you bought another lock with 6 keys would it be that much cheaper than buying 3 extra keys for the lock you already have?

 

[Ian H]

I think it would be cheaper with the new one.

When I was googling the Ultion keys I found some videos showing how easy they are to break into so maybe they aren’t as good as they are supposed to be.

 

[crank39]

Another way to look at it is there's better locks than the ultion, what are the chances of someone exploiting that known vulnerability I don't know, the avocet gets good reviews and it might be worth getting some online prices with 6 keys, I know you'll be buying another lock with 6 keys rather than just 6 keys but you'll end up with a better lock

 

[mattylad]

It takes seconds to pick an Ultion lock.

 

[Ian H]

I just thought of something else too.

I could get a new lock for the back door so 1 key does them all.

My local place do the Avocet locks, are these the right kind?:

https://www.abbeyarchitectural.co.uk/ProductGrp/Avocet_ABS_Cylinder_Brass_Chrome

For a thumbturn lock on the front door, normal lock on the back and 6 keys it’s £117. Any more keys are £6 rather than £15 for the Ultion.

Does anyone know if I could buy a 3rd lock in the future to match the new Avocet ones?

 

[Mottie]

Only £9 here. https://www.lockandkey.co.uk/p/replacement-keys-cut-to-suit-ultion-locks/

 

[Notch7]

Definitely worth having keyed alike locks.

Dont know if you can add keyed alike ABS -you can with normal 6pin euro cylinders -they need a key to do it though.

 

[ironsidebod]

ABS (suppliers) will produce keys and locks later with a security code you're provided with. You can secure the code online so only you can authorise new items.

 

[Michael Beaumont]

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