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The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because
it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? -- Chris Green · |
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On Sunday, 20 October 2019 14:16:05 UTC+1, Chris Green wrote:
So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. Not an exact replacement for the night latch 'yale' type lock, but do you mean rim latch? https://www.screwfix.com/c/security-...cks/cat4730042 Owain |
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Chris Green wrote:
wrote: On Sunday, 20 October 2019 14:16:05 UTC+1, Chris Green wrote: So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. Not an exact replacement for the night latch 'yale' type lock, but do you mean rim latch? https://www.screwfix.com/c/security-...cks/cat4730042 No, not really, I did find them when I looked at ScrewStation. They look like what to me is a 'back door' lock. What my M-I-L's house has is a complete integrated lock and handles with handles both inside and outside. It 'looks right' on a front door too. This is *something* like what I'm after: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DOOR-HAND...W/261820150456 Though I'd prefer something a bit more 'front door' like, probably with shorter stubbier handles. -- Chris Green · |
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Chris Green wrote:
This is *something* like what I'm after: It it for a uPVC door, or a traditional door? I you search for lever/pad door handles you should get some (or offset/pad if you want to force use of a key instead of handle to open from outside) |
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Andy Burns wrote: or offset/pad if you want to force use of a key instead of handle to open from outside aka "split spindle" |
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Andy Burns wrote:
Chris Green wrote: This is *something* like what I'm after: It it for a uPVC door, or a traditional door? I you search for lever/pad door handles you should get some (or offset/pad if you want to force use of a key instead of handle to open from outside) It's for a wooden door to replace the existing night latch. I explicitly *don't* want to force the use of a key, that's the whole point of changing. I want it to be possible to open the front door easily from the outside when it's not locked so we can use it to go in and out during the day (what a concept, going in and out through a door!). -- Chris Green · |
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The typical problem I found was that the mechanical bits that moved the
multi lock hardware around the door did not line up with the back door version. In the end we did find one that was the same but it seems to be such a minefield for the uninitiated. The old If I were going there , aid's not start from here problem. They like to make as much in situ as possible which is fine till you want to change the spec. Brian -- ----- -- This newsgroup posting comes to you directly from... The Sofa of Brian Gaff... Blind user, so no pictures please Note this Signature is meaningless.! "Chris Green" wrote in message news Chris Green wrote: wrote: On Sunday, 20 October 2019 14:16:05 UTC+1, Chris Green wrote: So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. Not an exact replacement for the night latch 'yale' type lock, but do you mean rim latch? https://www.screwfix.com/c/security-...cks/cat4730042 No, not really, I did find them when I looked at ScrewStation. They look like what to me is a 'back door' lock. What my M-I-L's house has is a complete integrated lock and handles with handles both inside and outside. It 'looks right' on a front door too. This is *something* like what I'm after: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DOOR-HAND...W/261820150456 Though I'd prefer something a bit more 'front door' like, probably with shorter stubbier handles. -- Chris Green · |
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On Sunday, 20 October 2019 14:16:05 UTC+1, Chris Green wrote: So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. Not an exact replacement for the night latch 'yale' type lock, but do you mean rim latch? https://www.screwfix.com/c/security-...cks/cat4730042 Owain They certainly used (c. a century ago) to use latches without the separate lock, so that would be neater, and I am sure still available. But why not just used a mortised door latch as used on internal doors nowadays? -- Roger Hayter |
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Roger Hayter wrote:
wrote: On Sunday, 20 October 2019 14:16:05 UTC+1, Chris Green wrote: So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. Not an exact replacement for the night latch 'yale' type lock, but do you mean rim latch? https://www.screwfix.com/c/security-...cks/cat4730042 Owain They certainly used (c. a century ago) to use latches without the separate lock, so that would be neater, and I am sure still available. But why not just used a mortised door latch as used on internal doors nowadays? We could probably do that but the handle and outside hardware need to be weatherproof. I just fancy something like a night latch type handle both inside and outside with the ability to lock it with a 'yale type' key if necessary. At present to allow us to go in and out there are three options:- Leave the door open, fine during the summer but it's getting cold again now. Set the night latch 'snib' to prevent it latching, OK except that the dog pushes it open and doesn't close it behind her! :-) Leave a key in the door, OK'ish but it's not particurly handy for rushing in and out and the M-I-L's fingers probably can't manage the key now. -- Chris Green · |
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On 20/10/2019 14:03, Chris Green wrote:
The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? like these? https://www.easylocks.co.uk/weiser-l...Polished~Brass -- Robin reply-to address is (intended to be) valid |
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Robin wrote:
On 20/10/2019 14:03, Chris Green wrote: The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? like these? https://www.easylocks.co.uk/weiser-l...Polished~Brass Sort of, though I'd prefer a small lever to a knob and don't really need/want the ability to lock with the 'tab' inside. -- Chris Green · |
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Chris Green wrote:
Robin wrote: On 20/10/2019 14:03, Chris Green wrote: The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? like these? https://www.easylocks.co.uk/weiser-l...Polished~Brass Sort of, though I'd prefer a small lever to a knob and don't really need/want the ability to lock with the 'tab' inside. Nearly there, this would do:- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Drenky-Styl.../dp/B07DXSCJMN -- Chris Green · |
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On 20/10/2019 19:39, Chris Green wrote:
Chris Green wrote: Robin wrote: On 20/10/2019 14:03, Chris Green wrote: The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? like these? https://www.easylocks.co.uk/weiser-l...Polished~Brass Sort of, though I'd prefer a small lever to a knob and don't really need/want the ability to lock with the 'tab' inside. Nearly there, this would do:- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Drenky-Styl.../dp/B07DXSCJMN Its not that difficult to find a mortice lock with latch. https://www.amazon.co.uk/ERA-Fortres.../dp/B0074JFW3A |
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dennis@home wrote:
On 20/10/2019 19:39, Chris Green wrote: Chris Green wrote: Robin wrote: On 20/10/2019 14:03, Chris Green wrote: The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? like these? https://www.easylocks.co.uk/weiser-l...Polished~Brass Sort of, though I'd prefer a small lever to a knob and don't really need/want the ability to lock with the 'tab' inside. Nearly there, this would do:- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Drenky-Styl.../dp/B07DXSCJMN Its not that difficult to find a mortice lock with latch. https://www.amazon.co.uk/ERA-Fortres.../dp/B0074JFW3A Yes, OK, but there don't seem to be any front door type handles to go with this sort of lock. All I can see look like the door handles I have on internal doors and they just look odd and rather flimsy for a front door. -- Chris Green · |
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On 20/10/2019 14:03, Chris Green wrote:
The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? https://www.toolstation.com/era-door-knob-set/p22182 https://www.easylocks.co.uk/weiser-l...Polished~Brass -- djc (–€Ì¿Ä¹Ì¯–€Ì¿ Ì¿) No low-hanging fruit, just a lot of small berries up a tall tree. |
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DJC wrote:
Â*https://www.toolstation.com/era-door-knob-set/p22182 "Suitable for interior doors" That said, my front door had one of those fitted when I moved in (along with a yale night latch) I don't think it would survive long in a wrenching/snapping attack. |
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DJC wrote:
On 20/10/2019 14:03, Chris Green wrote: The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? https://www.toolstation.com/era-door-knob-set/p22182 "Suitable for interior door", i.e. the finish won't survive long on the outside of the front door. https://www.easylocks.co.uk/weiser-l...Polished~Brass Yes, I think we'd found that somewhere else in the thread too. It's OK but I'd prefer short handles instead of the knobs and there's no need for the tab locking device inside. -- Chris Green · |
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On 20/10/2019 14:03, Chris Green wrote:
The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? Are you saying you don't want a lock at all but a latch like on interior doors? |
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dennis@home wrote:
On 20/10/2019 14:03, Chris Green wrote: The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? Are you saying you don't want a lock at all but a latch like on interior doors? Not really. The front door on my M-I-L's house has a single integrated front door lock and handle. It has a Yale type key to lock it and stubby handles both inside and outside. You can't lock it or unlock it without the key, if it's unlocked it stays that way and you can go in and out using the handles, if it's locked with the key then it's locked from the outside, I can't remember if it's still possible to open it from the inside when 'locked'. -- Chris Green · |
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On 20/10/2019 14:03, Chris Green wrote:
The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? Remember it may invalidate your insurance when some one enters and steals the car keys. |
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dennis@home wrote:
On 20/10/2019 14:03, Chris Green wrote: The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? Remember it may invalidate your insurance when some one enters and steals the car keys. Not a serious issue where we live, first problem would be for the thief to *find* the car keys, they aren't kept near the front door. -- Chris Green · |
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OH the troubles I had with this when getting a new upvc front door. Sorry we
only do the secure type, not the handled type, In the end I had to get the company to cutout the old lock, well the new lock and put in the one I wanted leaving gaping holes in the edge of the door and refitting a different plate to the side. Several companies told me it was against the rules to have a porch door as I wanted it. It reminded me of that old juke. Sorry sir we get no call for those but you are the third person this morning wanting it, but due to lack of demand we don't do it. Brian -- ----- -- This newsgroup posting comes to you directly from... The Sofa of Brian Gaff... Blind user, so no pictures please Note this Signature is meaningless.! "Chris Green" wrote in message ... The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? -- Chris Green · |
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Brian Gaff wrote:
OH the troubles I had with this when getting a new upvc front door. Sorry we only do the secure type, not the handled type, In the end I had to get the company to cutout the old lock, well the new lock and put in the one I wanted leaving gaping holes in the edge of the door and refitting a different plate to the side. So there *are* such things and people actually want them! I'm not in a minority of one. :-) Several companies told me it was against the rules to have a porch door as I wanted it. What rules one wonders? It reminded me of that old juke. Sorry sir we get no call for those but you are the third person this morning wanting it, but due to lack of demand we don't do it. We regularly get that at the local Tesco: why have you run out of 'xxxx' again? Answer: because of the high demand. Don't they notice that they have sold out, frequently? -- Chris Green · |
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Chris Green wrote: The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? I'd be surprised if you could find such a thing that was a direct replacement for a night latch. However, fitting such a device where the night latch was should be possible - although you may need to fill the odd hole. But a night latch is usually situated higher in the door, for easy use. Handles might look odd in the same place. -- *You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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On Sun, 20 Oct 2019 14:03:14 +0100, Chris Green wrote: The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? Bearing in mind the number of suggestions that aren't what you're looking for, you probably won't want this either. I don't see the handle length, which is clearly important to you, but I'll put it up anyway http://tinyurl.com/y4r4a8oo It's in the right ball-park but it's rather flimsier than what I remember/have in mind. I probably need to re-visit my M-I-L's house and take a picture of the lock there and/or find out what make it is. Then I can at least say "I want one like this". -- Chris Green · |
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Chris Green wrote:
Chris Hogg wrote: On Sun, 20 Oct 2019 14:03:14 +0100, Chris Green wrote: The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? Bearing in mind the number of suggestions that aren't what you're looking for, you probably won't want this either. I don't see the handle length, which is clearly important to you, but I'll put it up anyway http://tinyurl.com/y4r4a8oo It's in the right ball-park but it's rather flimsier than what I remember/have in mind. I probably need to re-visit my M-I-L's house and take a picture of the lock there and/or find out what make it is. Then I can at least say "I want one like this". .... and here are some pictures, taken by my brother-in-law:- http://isbd.uk/pictures/lock/ Sorry, you have to rotate them to the right. "I want one like this" :-) -- Chris Green · |
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On 22/10/2019 16:12, Chris Hogg wrote:
On Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:40:58 +0100, Chris Green wrote: Chris Green wrote: Chris Hogg wrote: On Sun, 20 Oct 2019 14:03:14 +0100, Chris Green wrote: The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? Bearing in mind the number of suggestions that aren't what you're looking for, you probably won't want this either. I don't see the handle length, which is clearly important to you, but I'll put it up anyway http://tinyurl.com/y4r4a8oo It's in the right ball-park but it's rather flimsier than what I remember/have in mind. I probably need to re-visit my M-I-L's house and take a picture of the lock there and/or find out what make it is. Then I can at least say "I want one like this". ... and here are some pictures, taken by my brother-in-law:- http://isbd.uk/pictures/lock/ Sorry, you have to rotate them to the right. "I want one like this" :-) So it's one of these https://tinyurl.com/y35kftja or similar, plus a lever pad handle set like one of these https://tinyurl.com/y6kbs7uv and a standard euro lock cylinder of the appropriate make and length. Fairly standard lock usually fitted to double glazed back doors, often associated with a locking mechanism that extends the whole length of the door. Back doors are often fitted with a different lock to front doors so that you don't accidentally lock yourself out. The handles types are usually an option when specifying/ordering a new door. You possibly need to order the lock and handles separately. The lock cyclinder is a Eurolock which can take a key both sides or alternatively a key one side and a thumb knob on the other side. There are various options for the distance between the key and the handle spindle. Try googling for "double glazing door parts". Example https://www.handlesandhinges.co.uk/door-spares/ You can also get something like this (just one quick example) https://www.screwfix.com/p/smith-loc...-backset/4710p BUT you then need to match dimensions for handle face-plates and check the thickness of the Euolock whch you buy separately -- mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
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Front door lock complete with handles - what's it called?
alan_m wrote:
On 22/10/2019 16:12, Chris Hogg wrote: On Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:40:58 +0100, Chris Green wrote: Chris Green wrote: Chris Hogg wrote: On Sun, 20 Oct 2019 14:03:14 +0100, Chris Green wrote: The existing night latch on our front door is a nuisance because it's not possible to set it so that it can be left 'unlocked' with easy access to go in and out without a key. The door has (relatively) secure keyed deadlocks for when we really want to lock up. So I'm looking for a 'front door lock' which has handles on both inside and outside to replace the night latch. My M-I-L's house has one so I know such things exist but I can't find anything that looks like what want at Screwfix or Toolstation. What should I be searching for, maybe I have the name wrong? Bearing in mind the number of suggestions that aren't what you're looking for, you probably won't want this either. I don't see the handle length, which is clearly important to you, but I'll put it up anyway http://tinyurl.com/y4r4a8oo It's in the right ball-park but it's rather flimsier than what I remember/have in mind. I probably need to re-visit my M-I-L's house and take a picture of the lock there and/or find out what make it is. Then I can at least say "I want one like this". ... and here are some pictures, taken by my brother-in-law:- http://isbd.uk/pictures/lock/ Sorry, you have to rotate them to the right. "I want one like this" :-) So it's one of these https://tinyurl.com/y35kftja or similar, plus a lever pad handle set like one of these https://tinyurl.com/y6kbs7uv and a standard euro lock cylinder of the appropriate make and length. Fairly standard lock usually fitted to double glazed back doors, often associated with a locking mechanism that extends the whole length of the door. Back doors are often fitted with a different lock to front doors so that you don't accidentally lock yourself out. .... and 'back doors' are usually ones that when unlocked you can go in and out using the handle which is what I've been after. So maybe I should be looking for a 'back door' lock. The handles types are usually an option when specifying/ordering a new door. Yes, seems reasonable. You possibly need to order the lock and handles separately. Yes. The lock cyclinder is a Eurolock which can take a key both sides or alternatively a key one side and a thumb knob on the other side. There are various options for the distance between the key and the handle spindle. How does that affect things? Apart from making the holes for the bolts in the right places is there any other significance in this? Try googling for "double glazing door parts". Example https://www.handlesandhinges.co.uk/door-spares/ You can also get something like this (just one quick example) https://www.screwfix.com/p/smith-loc...-backset/4710p That looks like what I want now I understand better. If I understand the above lock correctly:- Both handles (indoor and outdoor) simply operate the latch. The latch can be configured for opening either way. The eurolock cylinder (bought separately) will lock the door using the deadbolt which is quite independent of the latch. The handles need to be bought separately, how easy is it to get ones that are not a pair? BUT you then need to match dimensions for handle face-plates and check the thickness of the Euolock whch you buy separately Yes, OK. Thanks for all the help and ideas everyone, I seem to have found what I want at last! :-) -- Chris Green · |
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Front door lock complete with handles - what's it called?
On 24/10/2019 10:02, Chris Green wrote:
The handles need to be bought separately, how easy is it to get ones that are not a pair? Having never attempted to buy just handles I don't know but having a lever style handle one side and a pad the other side is faily common so a pair may be one of each. -- mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
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Front door lock complete with handles - what's it called?
On 24/10/2019 10:02, Chris Green wrote:
Both handles (indoor and outdoor) simply operate the latch. This can be their only function depending on the lock. On (some) modern double glazing locks pulling up on the handle throws additional hooks - pulling down again releases the hooks unless the key has been turned to lock it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otB1uEQFbh4 The latch can be configured for opening either way. I believe so on many locks The eurolock cylinder (bought separately) will lock the door using the deadbolt which is quite independent of the latch. It depends on the lock/locking mechanism but it can work the way you want with the right selection of lock -- mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
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