Changing Front Door Lock

mossy464

Hi

I need to change the front door lock but no idea what lock to buy. Wondering how easy this would be and what the correct lock would be.

See pictures below of current lock.

Would I be better off getting a locksmith or is it a straight forward enough job.

Thanks

bonzodog2

Very easy. 1 screw in from edge of door, then turn key 10-15 degrees (it could be either direction) and it'll pull out. Then measure distance to both ends from screw hole, they come in various lengths

pic shows screw hole and why you need to turn it

boris1234

bonzodog2 wrote: »

Very easy. 1 screw in from edge of door, then turn key 10-15 degrees (it could be either direction) and it'll pull out. Then measure distance to both ends from screw hole, they come in various lengths

pic shows screw hole and why you need to turn it

Ah so it doesnt involve changing the whole handle mechanism and all that?

Any recommendations on a specific lock to buy?

mossy464

Would something like this be suitable?

https://www.woodies.ie/yale-70mm-euro-double-cylinder-lock-brass-plated-1086089

bonzodog2

It will fit, and work, but you should measure it so it does not stick out too much. There is a risk of scumbags with a big hammer, depending on your location. There's a type called snap-proof which resists this. You'd prob find one in a local hardware shop for maybe €12

Graham

I'd avoid the cheaper ones to go for an anti snap/bump version of the euro cylinder.

The cheaper ones are disturbingly easy to get around as I discovered when replacing a euro-cylinder when keys were lost. YouTube and a pair of pliers and I had the door open in minutes.

Replace it yourself and use the money you saved on the locksmith to buy a decent lock.

seamus

Graham wrote: »

I'd avoid the cheaper ones to go for an anti snap/bump version of the euro cylinder.

The cheaper ones are disturbingly easy to get around as I discovered when replacing a euro-cylinder when keys were lost. YouTube and a pair of pliers and I had the door open in minutes.

This. There's an inherent weakness in these that means the cylinder can be snapped in seconds with virtually no noise. A flush fit cylinder doesn't guarantee that you're immune to it, as that black plate can be lifted easily enough, giving them wiggle room.

Anti-snap cylinder is really your only man.

mossy464

Thanks, can anyone recommend a good anti snap cylinder lock? Feel free to PM

Graham

We went for Yale, just the anti snap/bump/pick version rather than the cheaper alternatives.

exaisle

The unfortunate truth is that even the best of those euro locks will only keep out the most incompetent of amateurs. If a pro housebreaker wants to get in, he will.

I'd still be inclined to spend a decent quid on the lock...remove it first and put it beside a ruler (centimetre side) so the place where you buy it will give you the right side, although judging by your pics the one you have is about 5mm too long on the outside which makes it really easy to snap.

lardarse

avocet are a really good anti snap lock, but can be a little expensive, you acn get them to match the locks so your backdoor frontdoor and say patiodoors all use the same key.
Keys can be a little expensive too. worth doing a good google search to find them cheap. I got mine from the UK and are pretty easy to fit and good quality. There are also videos on the avocet website to show you how to measure the lock you need, as you have an external side and an internal side.
https://www.abs-secure.co.uk/

Lekrub

I’ve been meaning to do this job for awhile and this thread got me around to it. After learning how crap the standard cylinder locks are you’d have to change them.

Changing it took less than 2 minutes. Shout out to Cunnen lock and safe in Cork city. Sound out. They have the ABS range but I went with an similar alternative that had the thumb turn. (Fire reg).

Roen

It's a very easy diy job to swap them out.
I replaced all four locks with the Avocet ABS ones earlier this year. Got them keyed alike so the front door key opens the back door. Handy feature and cuts down on having too many keys knocking about.
Nothing is burglar proof though. Best you can do is to deter them so they move on to an easier mark.

Ted Plain

Another recommendation from me for ABS Avocet locks. Check YouTube for videos of guys trying to defeat them.

Make sure to measure correctly so that you get the right size.

AntDub

It's an easy job to do, done it numerous times in my own home and an apartment I rent out. A locksmith I know put me wide to the below place in Clondalkin that he uses, they also sell to the public.
http://www.universalproducts.ie/doors/yale-high-security-cylinder

Take a photo of the cylinder while it's still in the door(so the guy in the shop can see that the one currently in it is the correct length), if you're able to take the cylinder with you to the shop great, if not take it out of the door and take a photo of it next to a measuring tape so the guy can see what size you need.

Go for the Yale High Security ones, ( Anti-bump, Anti-drill and Anti-pick )

OU812

Still can’t understand how insurance companies insist on these (5 point locking) over a decent deadbolt & wooden door