Advice please on Yale front door lock

[Goodolpete]

Builder has just fitted as below - a lock with the handles different height on either side. Does anyone know
the model number, or whether there is a way of holding the bolt in when closed, so you’re not locked out when its slammed shut by the draught. 😀

 

[stuss]

Get builders back,

 

[moshibeth]

Builder has just fitted as below - a lock with the handles different height on either side. Does anyone know
the model number, or whether there is a way of holding the bolt in when closed, so you’re not locked out when its slammed shut by the draught. 😀

That is a total cockup Phone the builders and get them back to fix it.

 

[pabloescaban]

Nothing to do with the builder, that's a lever pad handle and it was put on by the door manufacturers.
He didn't make the door or frame, he only fitted it, it would be the same no matter who fitted it.

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[spanner123]

It can be converted quite easily to in-line handles by replacing the spindle and handles and this would prevent being accidentally locked out. In the meantime just flip the handle up to stop the door shutting.

 

[HiTecK]

Yup the mechanism has two spindle holes that operate the latch independently. If you want an in-line you can add one with a different handle and a straight through spindle.

 

[steptoe]

What was specified to be fitted,?
Self locking doors are the norm these days it would seem.
BTW , that's not what most people take as a Yale (type) lock.

 

[Goodolpete]

Thanks for all your replies. The builder was told “build me a porch”. The door is opened by a Yale key that fits hirizontally into the lock.
Flipping the handle up stops the door slamming shut, as spanner replied. I’ve ordered a Keysafe, just in case of lockouts.

 

[HiTecK]

The door cylinder will be Yale.
You don't want to be relying on lifting the handle too often to stop it shutting. Over time you'll bend the latch/deadbolt especially if the wind gets hold of it. Just get an in-line handle with a straight through spindle. I'm a locksmith btw.



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[steptoe]

Thanks for all your replies. The builder was told “build me a porch”. The door is opened by a Yale key that fits hirizontally into the lock.
Flipping the handle up stops the door slamming shut, as spanner replied. I’ve ordered a Keysafe, just in case of lockouts.

This is what is commonly called a YALE lock
Yale Lock Night Latch Security Standard Gun Metal 60mm

 

[Goodolpete]

@HiTecK
Thanks, that explains it perfectly.

@steptoe
”This is what is commonly called a YALE lock”
That is what I was expecting. But since this porch has taken coming up to two years to get this far
(Builder: ”I’ve ordered from China and it’s stuck because of COVID”), and he *still* has to plaster
the walls and tile the floor, I’ll keep stum for now.

 

[pupuqiop]

This is what is commonly called a YALE lock
Yale Lock Night Latch Security Standard Gun Metal 60mm

You don't see many of those fitted nowadays.

 

[pabloescaban]

@HiTecK
Thanks, that explains it perfectly.

@steptoe
”This is what is commonly called a YALE lock”
That is what I was expecting. But since this porch has taken coming up to two years to get this far
(Builder: ”I’ve ordered from China and it’s stuck because of COVID”), and he *still* has to plaster
the walls and tile the floor, I’ll keep stum for now.

If you've already paid him it may never get finished.
Don't pay until it's completed.
You could pay him half and offer to pay the remainder on completion but not pay in full before then, he has no interest in finishing it.
The lock is a common feature these days.
a Yale lock as mentioned above is not as secure as the one you have now