Upvc door lock shorter one side

[bettz1]

Hi Its been bugging me since we moved in almost 2 years ago but is there anyway i can fix the door barrel as it sticks out to far on the inside ??

 

[EddieM]

easy, get the right sized lock... Google it

 

[rsgaz]

Yes, euro cylinders come in many sizes(in 5mm increments).
They are measured from the middle of the screw hole, to the front and back of the lock...

 

[JohnD]

they are sold in different lengths, measured from the middle. The two sides do not need to be of equal length. It is very important that the outside does not protrude as this makes it (even) easier for a burglar to break in.

https://www.screwfix.com/c/security..._sp=managedredirect-_-ironmongery-_-eurolocks

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too slow!

 

[bettz1]

Does it look like the locks been changed as the house is only 3 years old.

Find it hard to believe they didn't chase persimmon up about this

 

[EddieM]

I'm impressed you both could be arsed with that !

 

[bettz1]

I'm impressed you both could be arsed with that !

Grateful for the help,always nice when somebody's willing

 

[JohnD]

we're obviously not unhelpful....

 

[EddieM]

Grateful for the help,always nice when somebody's willing

Always nice when someone uses initiative rather than being lazy.

 

[bettz1]

 

[Gazman16]

Definitely looks like the locks have been changed at some point, Typical handyman job of bung in any lock that fits.
Are both locks on the door the same and are they keyed alike?
Might be worth changing both for some 3* security (anti bump, snap,drill) and keyed alike pair.

Can you access the screw for the cylinder on the slave door? If its not visible you will have to either remove the flying mullion or mark out exactly where the screw is and drill an access hole (makes life easier if you ever need to change them again).

 

[EddieM]

only downside to keyed alike is if you or another key holder loses a key... ours are all keyed alike ABS Avocet. Others makes are available, but they are quite significantly more expensive than a fairly useless bog standard euro lock.

 

[Gazman16]

only downside to keyed alike is if you or another key holder loses a key... ours are all keyed alike ABS Avocet. Others makes are available, but they are quite significantly more expensive than a fairly useless bog standard euro lock.

Very true.
Keyed alike pairs are quite reasonably priced though as thats the way French doors are normally made. Keyed alike tends to get expensive when you want more than 2 as the extra locks have to be manually pinned the same

 

[bettz1]

I'll have a look tomorrow I'm not sure I can access the barrel

 

[Gazman16]

Whip off the locking plate and take a look. If there is no access hole make your own (about 10mm should do).
Work out where the crew will be from the other door.

Taking the mullion off and getting it back in the exact right spot can be a bit tricky so a hole is easier