UPVC Door Lock

[jason s4]

Hi all...

My front door lock has fallen to pieces inside, and i am needing to get a replacement.

Rather than vuying the whole lock and hook bolts etc, is it easy to change just the lock case?

I have found a place that sells just the bit that i need but im not sure if its that easy to do?

Thanks!

[netherfield]

If you mean this part, http://www.handlestore.com/info/Keyed-Alike-Euro-C...

then it's a piece of cake,look down the stile and by the lock there will be a screw to undo,take it out and the lock should slip out.

You will have to measure the length,they come in various sizes depending on the thickness of the door and the type of handle.

Edited by netherfield on Saturday 28th May 14:20

[mgtony]

Make sure you buy an "anti-bump" cylinder, like this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YALE-ANTI-BUMP-EURO-CYLINDER...

Ordinary locks can be easily "bumped", if you haven't heard of this, just Google it.

[Farmerpalmer]

try these;
http://www.barnsleylockandsafe.co.uk/Category-294/...

anti bump and snap secure. just changed our locks, very easy to do.

[Wings]

Farmerpalmer said:

try these;
http://www.barnsleylockandsafe.co.uk/Category-294/...

anti bump and snap secure. just changed our locks, very easy to do.

Agree;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=munITgP3D-8

[jason s4]

Thanks everyone!


Edit:

Ah .....rather than checking the links before replying, i realised i didnt explain very well what i was after...

https://www.epayments.co.uk/epages/es115683.sf/sec...

What i am unsure about is how easy it will be to remove this from the whole lock mechanism and reinstall on to the new one.

I will also get a new cylinder as well though.

Edited by jason s4 on Sunday 29th May 11:38

[TonyRPH]

Anti Bump locks you say?

[motco]

In order to bump a lock you need to get a key blank, I gather. Buy a cylinder that has restricted blank availability such as a Wilka high security one and blanks are not available over the counter. Advice from a locksmith of my acquaintance.

Wilka

Edited by motco on Sunday 29th May 12:15

[jason s4]

Yeah, he did really well with the third one

[TonyRPH]

jason s4 said:

Yeah, he did really well with the third one

But still got it open...

[jason s4]

TonyRPH said:

But still got it open...

He did, but i doubt most crims would want to be still hanging around after trying the first couple of failed attempts.

And lets face it, most of the antibump locks need a good hammering, as opposed to a normal lock that normally lets go after one or two.

[TonyRPH]

I agree with you.

My point was that even anti bump locks are not infallible.

[jason s4]

TonyRPH said:

I agree with you.

My point was that even anti bump locks are not infallible.

No you are quite correct.

But i think the more we do to try and make it more difficult, the better, especially when there are idiots on youtube showing how it can be done

Edited by jason s4 on Sunday 29th May 12:56

[tenohfive]

If you want a secure front door then replace it with something that's not UPVC. They are a gift to burglars.

[freecar]

I replaced the entire lock mechanism on our front door.

There is a metal strip that runs the height of the door, this is held on by screws that once removed release the strip and gearbox that holds all three lock mechanisms. You'll alos have to remove the lock cylinder to get the mech to withdraw.

Looking at the part you have you'd need to remove the strips and attach it to the new box, shouldn't be too difficult if you work methodically on a clean sheet.

[jason s4]

freecar said:

I replaced the entire lock mechanism on our front door.

There is a metal strip that runs the height of the door, this is held on by screws that once removed release the strip and gearbox that holds all three lock mechanisms. You'll alos have to remove the lock cylinder to get the mech to withdraw.

Looking at the part you have you'd need to remove the strips and attach it to the new box, shouldn't be too difficult if you work methodically on a clean sheet.

Perfect.. thanks.