ABS Locks - Avocet - worth it?

[Ray Singh]

I will be moving into my new home in about 8 weeks time. Its made by a national house builder and obviously I want it to be as secure as possible.
I have been told that a company called Avocet make ABS cylinders to fit in standard Euro Cylinders. These are supposed to slow a thief down and be bump proof.

Does anyone have any experience of these? Are these worth fitting to my new home?

Any thoughts appreciated.

[Ray Singh]

So replacing the locks with either the suggested Evva or Avocet will improve the security of my home for little out lay.

I will have a wired alarm fitted too and am just wanting a secure home without making it into Fort Knox.

Watching the videos of 'lock bumping' on youtube scared me.

[Ray Singh]

Thanks DBSV8 - I believe that the front door that will be fitted as well as the two pairs of french doors to the rear are UPVC and thus i dont think that i can fit 5 mortice deadlocks - can i?

I will look into the EVA locks - these look good. Just for everyone readings information, EVVA are coming in at £41.00 and the ABS Avocet ones are £15.

[Ray Singh]

I called up avocet yesterday and asked them out right. They told me that the company was going strong.
The reason why i was attracted to Avocet was the key. It looks fantastic and Dwain at the local cut it quick wouldnt be able to make one up for his mates....

I wonder if Evva keys or Astral Keys are similar?

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