Change locks on upvc doors
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I replaced all our locks with expensive anti-pick, anti-bump, anti-drill, anti-this, anti-that locks that I paid to have keyed alike and, about six months later, managed to lose one of the keys. Luckily I'd kept all the old locks so swapped them back and sent all the expensive ones off to be rekeyed - cost about 20% of the original cost of the locks (+P&P).sars said:
Sod's law was obviously in effect because very shortly after I'd refitted the rekeyed locks, I found the missing key in one of my jackets
PerryGunn said:I replaced all our locks with expensive anti-pick, anti-bump, anti-drill, anti-this, anti-that locks that I paid to have keyed alike and, about six months later, managed to lose one of the keys. Luckily I'd kept all the old locks so swapped them back and sent all the expensive ones off to be rekeyed - cost about 20% of the original cost of the locks (+P&P).sars said:
Sod's law was obviously in effect because very shortly after I'd refitted the rekeyed locks, I found the missing key in one of my jackets
Is that the key you gave to Cindy? :evil:
pvr said:
You know the usual, fall out of taxi, stagger to front door, play hunt the key, eventually realise that you might have left them in the Taxi, so they now where you live!!! Swear for five minutes, wake up neighbour for spare key, barricade your doors as best you can and then lay awake all night waiting for someone to break in to your house……
ihadablackdog
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Just rang a local locksmith and he said rough cost would be £40 each. Not sure if that included vat so I’ll assume about £100.
Obviously more than buying them myself, but it’s about £60 diesel round trip (probably cost more in the Z4) and £10-£15 each to buy, so cost is probably comparable either way.
The question is do I want the hassle of driving there, 4-5hr round trip or not, benefit of going is being able to check the place over, although the estate agent will do that for me.
Obviously more than buying them myself, but it’s about £60 diesel round trip (probably cost more in the Z4) and £10-£15 each to buy, so cost is probably comparable either way.
The question is do I want the hassle of driving there, 4-5hr round trip or not, benefit of going is being able to check the place over, although the estate agent will do that for me.
Where is the bungalow? Surely someone in here will be close and do it for you, they are a doddle.
Along with the overall lock length you need to get the correct 'split' measurement as the bar that turns to set the locks isn't always bang in the middle. If you've looked at screwfix you've probably noticed that some you can get three 80mm locks but either in 40/40, 45/35 or 30/50
Along with the overall lock length you need to get the correct 'split' measurement as the bar that turns to set the locks isn't always bang in the middle. If you've looked at screwfix you've probably noticed that some you can get three 80mm locks but either in 40/40, 45/35 or 30/50
ihadablackdog
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pilch said:Where is the bungalow? Surely someone in here will be close and do it for you, they are a doddle.
Along with the overall lock length you need to get the correct 'split' measurement as the bar that turns to set the locks isn't always bang in the middle. If you've looked at screwfix you've probably noticed that some you can get three 80mm locks but either in 40/40, 45/35 or 30/50
Thanks. Yes, I was told about the different measurements and what they refer to (would’ve been stumped otherwise).
Possibly someone here could help but if I did go then I could tie it in with a visit to my dad in his care home, so that’s another reason to go myself.
ihadablackdog said:pilch said:Where is the bungalow? Surely someone in here will be close and do it for you, they are a doddle.
Along with the overall lock length you need to get the correct 'split' measurement as the bar that turns to set the locks isn't always bang in the middle. If you've looked at screwfix you've probably noticed that some you can get three 80mm locks but either in 40/40, 45/35 or 30/50
Thanks. Yes, I was told about the different measurements and what they refer to (would’ve been stumped otherwise).
Possibly someone here could help but if I did go then I could tie it in with a visit to my dad in his care home, so that’s another reason to go myself.
Absolutely a reason to make a day of it!
ihadablackdog
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Nanu said:
Unfortunately there are no other locks on these two doors, so that would mean leaving the house “unlocked”.
I think I’ll whip them out and measure and hopefully the measurements will match what’s listed on the website.
Haven’t looked yet where the nearest screwfix type place is, but must be something reasonably close.
Another option is to buy a couple in each size then return the ones I don’t need.
ihadablackdog
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ronk said:
Same problem with my house, no other locks on the doors, and would leave my place unlocked for a whole day, if I do it at the bungalow it might only be 30 minutes perhaps, depending where the store is.
Think I’ve decided to go myself and will try measuring them and hope that’s conclusive, otherwise by a job lot to try. I’ll check stock before I go and if stocks are low I’ll probably just buy them before I go and return the unused ones.
Thanks everyone for the help.
ihadablackdog
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ronk said:
That’s a good idea.
Just checked and there is a screwfix and toolstation on the same trading estate about 3 miles from the bungalow!
as they're only temporary before the house is sold, if they don't have the exact size you need then go longer, not shorter. as mentioned, not a problem if they stick out a bit.
our house was a bank repossession from some unsavoury characters... the bank changed all the locks, and they stuck out about 2cm either side of the door. Though they were of limited use as the handle was broken... anywhos, first thing we did when we got the keys was some correctly sized locks and a new handle, and all is good now.
and as with all moving mechanisms, a little squirt of wd40 into the locks will ensure everything keeps moving nice and smoothly.
our house was a bank repossession from some unsavoury characters... the bank changed all the locks, and they stuck out about 2cm either side of the door. Though they were of limited use as the handle was broken... anywhos, first thing we did when we got the keys was some correctly sized locks and a new handle, and all is good now.
and as with all moving mechanisms, a little squirt of wd40 into the locks will ensure everything keeps moving nice and smoothly.
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