Any locksmiths about?
Any locksmiths about?
Euro-lock on my back door, about 2 years old, starting to feel difficult to get the keys in and out of. It locks/unlocks OK, but is this the start of something I ought to tackle now, before it goes completely?
There are quite a few keys to it, (4 adults and a spare), but all are being difficult.
There are quite a few keys to it, (4 adults and a spare), but all are being difficult.
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See if WD40 squirted in makes a difference. If not they're not expensive BUT see this ... http://www.era-security.com/acrobat_files/Cylinders.pdf ... it goes on about the length(s) you need to measure to ensure you get the right one. (Not recommending this make - just popped up on Google near the start). There are also single and double profile (one lock or a lock on both sides). And with the double you can get a 'thumb turn' thingie on the inside to make life easier.
If I sound like an anorak it's just because I did some research recently when I thought I'd broken one of ours..... honest ....
Dave
If I sound like an anorak it's just because I did some research recently when I thought I'd broken one of ours..... honest ....
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Do you happen to know if the thumb turn one can be UN-locked form the outside with a key? THAT would make life simpler.
At the moment, we have to lock up, and NOT forget to remove, or partially withdraw the key, or the one from outside won't go in
At the moment, we have to lock up, and NOT forget to remove, or partially withdraw the key, or the one from outside won't go in
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no you need to put some dry lubicant in the lock ie graphite powder
sometimes the weather can affect you door an lock mech try looking at the 3 hinges on the door try turning the 3 grub screws top to bottom slightly as the door may have drop with general everyday use
hope this helps
sometimes the weather can affect you door an lock mech try looking at the 3 hinges on the door try turning the 3 grub screws top to bottom slightly as the door may have drop with general everyday use
hope this helps
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That's the problem we have. Hence the *nearly foo-barred* one the other day. Meant we couldn't remove the key from either side unless the door was locked. Doh ..... A bit of Googling fixed it - but only because we were lucky.
As for your question, I assumed you could but now you mention it .... not sure. I must admit that once I'd fixed the existing one I've put a new one on the backburner but it'll have to be done. If you answer your own question let us know ....??
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If by "thumb turn one" you mean the ones where there is no keyhole on the inside, just a small thing to turn to lock/unlock, then yes you can unlock them from the outside using the key, got 1 on my front door, and 1 on my mothers back door.
Last time I changed one for a friends ex-wife, it was an odd size, plus there are 5-tumbler, 6-tumbler and super secure
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I admit that Ive only read the last comment, but dont ever put oil in a lock! Get a pencil and rub it on the key and repeatedly insert it covered in 'lead' particles. You should lubricate a lock with graphite and a pencil 'lead' is the easiest source.
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