Is a Yale Type lock "handed" ?

50Twuncle

We have a newish (inner) front door with a yale type (nightlatch ?) lock on it
The problem is that it appears to be fitted incorrectly - the latch drops down rather than goes up - which means that, gravity tends to lock the door !!
Hence the question - are Yale type locks different for left and right hinged doors ?

AndyPK

Don't think so

50Twuncle

AndyPK wrote: »

Don't think so

You understand the problem - do you ?
The fact that the latch only works one way - ie) gravity makes it drop down and this locks the door - which could be difficult , if I am outside !!
Our door is a left hinged (looking at it from inside) and it opens inwards.
The lock appears to have been designed for the opposite way opening.

AndyPK

I've purchased yale latches before and they don't come handed.

I have one on my door. It's the type with the key on the inside as well.

When I put mine on the latch it can be either up or down. (So not handed)

Sounds like a spring has broke in yours.

50Twuncle

Could be - I will strip it down for a look

50Twuncle

AndyPK wrote: »

I've purchased yale latches before and they don't come handed.

I have one on my door. It's the type with the key on the inside as well.

When I put mine on the latch it can be either up or down. (So not handed)

Sounds like a spring has broke in yours.

This one is not actually a yale - it is a B&Q Era latch !!
and it never went up AND down - just down - which has always concerned me - now the snib is so lose, that whenever the door is closed - the snib drops - which makes entry from the outside IMPOSSIBLE !!
Assuming that I am unable to fix the existing - are they generally straight swaps - mounting point wise and also key barrel wise ?

Myser

Contact ERA - they are usually very helpful and send out free replacement parts if there is a known manufacturing defect.

AndyPK

There are two widths of lock so be carefull.

eBay is worth a look for a direct replacement.

keystone

50Twuncle wrote: »

You understand the problem - do you?

I don't - got a pic? Even a generic one of the lock you are talking about.

Cheers

50Twuncle

keystone wrote: »

I don't - got a pic? Even a generic one of the lock you are talking about.

Cheers

The nearest is http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/products/locks_latches_and_security/night_latches/855/traditional_nightlatch
only - ours is polished gold in colour
It is a basic nightlatch with a snib button....

50Twuncle

Myser wrote: »

Contact ERA - they are usually very helpful and send out free replacement parts if there is a known manufacturing defect.

Do you have a website for ERA ?
I have done a search and can't find one !!