Can someone suggest a type of lock that can't be opened with a bump key?

the_syco

As per the title. House got broken into via the front door, and I think the above method was used, as no damage to the door or lock.

Afraid the thief will try it again, so looking to change the lock to something a bit less likely to succumb to the same technique.

Any ideas, or pointers to where/what I should look (at)?

Evolution1

the_syco wrote: »

As per the title. House got broken into via the front door, and I think the above method was used, as no damage to the door or lock.

Afraid the thief will try it again, so looking to change the lock to something a bit less likely to succumb to the same technique.

Any ideas, or pointers to where/what I should look (at)?

Try an electronic lock

altor

the_syco wrote: »

As per the title. House got broken into via the front door, and I think the above method was used, as no damage to the door or lock.

Afraid the thief will try it again, so looking to change the lock to something a bit less likely to succumb to the same technique.

Any ideas, or pointers to where/what I should look (at)?

The Euro barrels used in doors are the weak point for entry to a home.
The use of an antisnap/anti bump lock will prevent this.
Very easy to replace yourself.

Kalman

the_syco wrote: »

As per the title. House got broken into via the front door, and I think the above method was used, as no damage to the door or lock.

Afraid the thief will try it again, so looking to change the lock to something a bit less likely to succumb to the same technique.

Any ideas, or pointers to where/what I should look (at)?

Get a mortise lock fitted>>>>>well worth the expense.



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Stoner

Garrison break secure locks, dyno locks sell them, can get them on line too and install yourself

wait4me

Stoner wrote: »

Garrison break secure locks, .... and install yourself

Do these cylinders come in different sizes? And how would one measure one that's in a front door at present (rather than remove it first) so as to replace it?

Stoner

you need to measure the distance either side of the barrel. taking it out takes two minutes, look at a YouTube video. Google UK suppliers, they usually have a guide on measuring them

kub

There is a retention screw driven into the barrell from the side of the door, as Stoner mentioned, measure from the screw to the outside of the barrell and from the screw to the inside of the barrell.

When getting your replacement barrell ensure it has the UK Kite Mark Standard on it.

karltimber

This is where I plan to get mine.

good range - both price and sizes.

Just youtube how to measure the cylinder.

http://www.saundersonsecurity.co.uk/acatalog/Cylinders.html

K