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Les84 said:
Good afternoon,
Fitted a new euro lock today and the inside sits in around 2/3mm and is not flush. is this an issue or should I send it back to exchange it?
Thanks
You need to order the correct one and replace it, there are a variety of dimensions available +-5mm generally on either side so you can buy the perfect match for the old one. No "one size fits all" so to speak Fitted a new euro lock today and the inside sits in around 2/3mm and is not flush. is this an issue or should I send it back to exchange it?
Thanks
Guide to measuring
https://gbdiystore.com/blog/how-to-measure-a-euro-...
Remove the new one and measure it, get a new new one in the correct size
https://gbdiystore.com/blog/how-to-measure-a-euro-...
Remove the new one and measure it, get a new new one in the correct size
Les84 said:
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A couple of mm protrusion is ok on the outside (the reason you aim for flush is to stop someone getting a pair of mole grips on and snapping the lock), but on the inside you can pretty much go as long as you want.
LooneyTunes said:
It’s only likely to cause an issue if it causes the key to foul when turning.
A couple of mm protrusion is ok on the outside (the reason you aim for flush is to stop someone getting a pair of mole grips on and snapping the lock), but on the inside you can pretty much go as long as you want.
The outside is flush as it was 5mm too big.A couple of mm protrusion is ok on the outside (the reason you aim for flush is to stop someone getting a pair of mole grips on and snapping the lock), but on the inside you can pretty much go as long as you want.
The inside sits in as I went 5mm shorter as it stuck out. The key turns fine and doesn’t foul the inside of the door.
Will it allow moisture dirt in being like this and cause an issue?
LooneyTunes said:
It’s only likely to cause an issue if it causes the key to foul when turning.
A couple of mm protrusion is ok on the outside (the reason you aim for flush is to stop someone getting a pair of mole grips on and snapping the lock), but on the inside you can pretty much go as long as you want.
The outside is flush as it was 5mm too big.A couple of mm protrusion is ok on the outside (the reason you aim for flush is to stop someone getting a pair of mole grips on and snapping the lock), but on the inside you can pretty much go as long as you want.
The inside sits in as I went 5mm shorter as it stuck out. The key turns fine and doesn’t foul the inside of the door.
Will it allow moisture dirt in being like this and cause an issue?
On a related note, burglary methods have evolved, and many anti-snap cylinders are no longer up to scratch. TLDR: Here’s a list of euro cylinders that pass the updated 'Diamond 2024' test:
https://soldsecure.com/approved-product-search?sta...
The Sold Secure Diamond test has been updated to the Diamond 2024 test. The newer test includes attacks by four new burglary tools.
The 3-star tests are being updated, too. However, manufacturers have until 2027 to pass the tougher new tests, so until then, euro cylinders can continue to be sold with a 3-star kitemark despite being out of date.
https://soldsecure.com/approved-product-search?sta...
The Sold Secure Diamond test has been updated to the Diamond 2024 test. The newer test includes attacks by four new burglary tools.
The 3-star tests are being updated, too. However, manufacturers have until 2027 to pass the tougher new tests, so until then, euro cylinders can continue to be sold with a 3-star kitemark despite being out of date.
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