Before buying a new cylinder lock, use this guide from Yale to ensure you invest in the correct equipment to keep your home secure. If you have a uPVC or composite door, then you will have a Euro profile cylinder that works with your multi-point lock. To improve your home’s security you can upgrade the Euro profile cylinder in your multi-point lock to any of Yale's British Standard Kitemarked Euro profile cylinders, which as minimum meet the TS007 1 star standard. Yale recommends a TS007 3 star solution for maximum protection. This can be achieved through purchasing an AS Platinum cylinder which has been awarded this standard on its security merit alone, or through combining a 2 star Yale security handle with either the KM or the AS Series cylinder. Changing the cylinder is an easy DIY job and will ensure the cylinder in your uPVC or composite door complies with the latest British Standard. Rim cylinders are locks that work with a nightlatch on external timber doors.
A good way of improving your door security is to fit a rim cylinder that meets the British Standard (look for the Kitemark on lock packs and the lock itself). You can replace your rim cylinder by simply unscrewing the nightlatch, removing the existing cylinder and replacing with the British Standard version. All rim cylinders are a standard size, so you should be able to replace your existing cylinder easily. Before you buy your new cylinder you’ll need to know what size you require. This is easy for a rim cylinder as they are all a standard size. If you have a multipoint lock you will need to measure the euro profile cylinder in two halves from either side of the cylinder’s 10mm centre section. Whenever you fit a cylinder, it should be flush with the door furniture, especially on the door’s exterior. By upgrading your cylinder you can be assured that your new home has the very latest security protection for added peace of mind.When it comes to UPVC, Composite or Aluminum doors.
A lock repair comes down to the identification and sourcing of the right mechanism to replace. Now some people think for one reason or another that any mechanism will do and quite frankly there is not much of a difference when it comes to these mechanisms. So in the interest of knowledge - we have detailed some of the mechanisms out there for your perusal.Gearbox} only, aluminum door {TYPES| types| variants}. 48 centers, 32 backset. {1 piece mechanism| multipoint locking mechanism one piece}. No gearbox change available}. Only comes as 35 backset. 4 {types| variants} hooks, dead bolts and rollers. 6 {TYPES| types| variants}, hooks, dead bolt, slave, rollers. multipoint locking mechanism one piece. 45 and 50 backset, deadbolts. multipoint mechanism and gearbox change. 18 {TYPES| types| variants}. hooks, deadbolts, mushroom, rollers, slave. 92 centers, 30, 35, 45 backset. 16 and 20 faceplate.16 faceplate, one {TYPES| types| variants}. scandinavian and euro {TYPES| types| variants}.
105 and 72 centers. multipoint and gearbox change on newer versions. multipoint locking mechanism {One piece mechanism| Gearbox cannot be changed. 16 and 25 faceplate. 35, 45, 55 backset. 1 {TYPES| types| variants} hooks. Multi point and gearbox change. 19 {TYPES| types| variants}. Hooks, deadbolts, mushrooms, rollers, wedge bolts, slave. 25, 30, 35, 45 backsets. Old type A gearbox only. 68 centers, 38 backset. Multipoint's (Crime beater) 10 {TYPES| types| variants}. 35, 45, 55 backsets. 16 and 20 faceplates.92/62 centers.45 backset, 24 faceplate. 1 {TYPES| types| variants} deadbolts. 24 {TYPES| types| variants} - hooks, dead bolts, mushrooms, rollers, slave. Multipoint and gearbox change available. 16 and 20 faceplate. 28, 35, 45, 55, 65 backset. 6 {TYPES| types| variants}. 70 and 92 centers. 35, 40, 50 backsets. Some gearbox changes apply. 16 an 20 faceplate.16 faceplate, 92/62 centers. 2 {TYPES| types| variants} hook and rollers.Gearbox can be changed on some models.
multipoint and gearbox change. 16 and 20 faceplate, 92 centers, 35, 45, 55 backset. Multipoint and gearbox change. 9 variants hooks, dead bolts, mushrooms, rollers, slave. By all means this list is not exhaustive. There are a selection of other mechanisms and gearboxes out there and some of them are obsolete. Especially if the door in question is older than 15 years. In these cases what we usually do is not right off the door but fit something in its place. Something that will do the job and in most cases increase the security of your door. For more information about multipoint locking in doors feel free to contact Affordable Locksmith UPVC Services Measuring your uPVC door handle can be daunting and confusing, however, it's a lot easier than you think. We will go through some very easy tips to set you on the path to replacing your uPVC door handle.There are only two measurements which are required to ensure full working operation of your new uPVC door handle. The first one being what is known as the PZ measurement.
This measurement is the distance from the centre of the key hole the to centre of the handle lever or spindle hole. The second measurement is the distance between the two fixing points which are the screw holes on the uPVC door handles back plate. Now this measurement can vary quite a bit depending on where the fixings holes are situated. You always have a fixing hole at the bottom of the handle. The second fixing hole is either in the middle, just under the handle lever or at the top, above the handle lever. There are other measurements which you will find on door handle technical diagrams, however, these two measurements are the only ones required to ensure your replacement door handle fits and operates perfectly. All other measurements are there to outline the look and aesthetic of the uPVC door handle.You're now fully capable of measuring your uPVC door handle and selecting the correct replacement. We have a wide range of brands, sizes and colours available to chose from.