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Changing locks and which ones to buy?

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  • libf
    libf Posts: 1,008 Forumite
    Thanks everyone. Think we have decided some Kaba locks. They seem to have the highest rating and seems quite useful how one key can unlock all the doors.

    Can I ask where from?
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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    A woman could change a Euro cylinder,
    jimbog wrote: »
    Now, now, now....:naughty:

    I'm with you on this jimbog. The Saint is wrong to say a woman a woman could change a Euro cylinder. Child - maybe, but woman......?
  • Chanes
    Chanes Posts: 882 Forumite
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    This comes recommended from security consultants. Takes seconds to put on when you aren't home.

    http://www.patlock.co.uk/about-patlock/
  • libf wrote: »
    Can I ask where from?

    Can't link on phone but Google KABA pextra and go on a website called Barnsley Locksmiths.
  • Chanes wrote: »
    This comes recommended from security consultants. Takes seconds to put on when you aren't home.

    http://www.patlock.co.uk/about-patlock/

    Thanks. Two things though. One, if the outer handles are ripped off won't it just fall off from the inside?

    Two. Our lounge and conservatory doors only have one handle/lock. :o
  • basill
    basill Posts: 1,422 Forumite
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    edited 26 September 2015 at 10:54AM
    benjus wrote: »
    I used Avocet ABS MK3 locks last time I changed Euro-type locks. They seem good but I'm no expert.

    These locks are good and the range includes euro, normal cylinder, garage door and padlocks that can all be operated by the same key.

    However, the keys have a tiny but powerful magnet in the end of the key. This is strong enough to lift a coin from my pocket and throw it on the floor every time I take my keys out.

    Not very MSE :rotfl:
  • I've not long bought some abus cylinder & turn locks for £33.. They're anit-snap, anti-bump and anti-pick as well. So it's looking between £30 & £40 is the norm
  • eamon
    eamon Posts: 2,322 Forumite
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    The lastest standard for euro cylinders is TS007. Within that there are 3 ratings *, ** & ***. There are numerous brands out there that meet this standard and every cylinder will have the kite mark embossed on them. The *** rating is usually achieved by the door frame being reinforced, a solid core door leaf and the use of a multi-point locking mechanism. The * star will apply to the cylinder and as standard it will have anti pick, snap & drill features.
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