Identifying a Multipoint Door Lock Step by step guide to identifying a Multipoint Door Lock Open the door and look for a name printed into the metal plate running down the side of the door. The printed name is the brand of multipoint lock. If there isn't a name or letters on the strip, remove the multipoint lock from the door. With the lock removed, note the shape of the central body of the lock and match its shape with the photos of our door locks until you find a match.
You can then compare that measurement to the measurements given for each door lock. A 5 lever mortice deadlock is commonly fitted to wooden doors and is locked from both the inside and outside with a key, they are fitted within the material of the door, rather than on the surface. Any five-lever mortice deadlock that is NOT BS approved will usually have a Nightlatch fitted as additional security.
Number of 5 Levers stamped on Faceplate of Lock. The difference between a 3 lever lock and a 5 lever lock is that a 3 lever lock is less secure because it has fewer levers which increases the risk of key duplication. The difference between a mortice deadlock and sash lock is that a mortice sashlock has a latch and bolt to open and close the lock. Where-as a mortice deadlock does not have a latch to open the lock. A Kitemarked British Standard lock ensures the mortice lock has been tested against burglary techniques such as drilling.
A 5 lever mortice deadlock will be slightly more expensive than a 3 lever lock. For prices of door lock types see our locksmith price list here. A 5 lever mortice deadlock conforming to BS will have the British Standard Kitemark engraved on the faceplate of the lock and operates the same way as a Standard 5 lever mortice deadlock.
More Secure — the difference compared to a standard 5 lever mortice deadlock is that a BS approved 5 lever mortice deadlock is more secure and is tested against common theft methods. The quickest way to identify that your Mortice Deadlock is approved to BS is looking for the following:. For more info about BS locks read our guide here. A key operated multi-point lock system is fitted into the body of the door and locks into the door frame.
When the lock is engaged multiple bolts will engage into the door frame , usually with a minimum of 3 points and sometimes 4 or 5 points. The mechanism is usually operated with a euro cylinder lock to which the key inserts.
Here you should find the manufacturers logo. You can see the complete list of our manufacturers here. Step 2 How many locking points does your multipoint lock have? What are they? You now need to count how many locking points your multipoint lock has. These will include hooks, deadbolts, roller cams, mushroom cam, centre latch, anti-lift pins. Need more help? E,g if you have a hook top and a hook bottom, you will have to measure the distance between them in mm. Check the operation of your old lock.
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You can get in touch with us at our contact page and we'll do everything we can to help! The type of lock fitted to a uPVC plastic door is usually a Multipoint lock. They comprise of a central locking mechanism and long strips that feature additional locking devices such as hooks or rollers. Quite often to fully engage all the lock elements, it will be necessary to raise the door handle once the door is closed, and then further secure the multipoint lock with a key operation.
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