What is a double locking Nightlatch?

The Double Locking Nightlatch is a face fitted, non handed design enabling both left and right handed operation; and the striker is designed with a 3 hole fixing for additional strength and security.

How do you cut a Nightlatch?

Chisel this out using a sharp chisel. Once done, try the lock in position and chisel out more from the recess if necessary. Drill pilot holes for the screws which attach the body of the lock having checked the length of the locking bar. If the bar is too long it can be easily cut with a hacksaw.

Is a Nightlatch secure?

Is a NightLatch Secure? Secure – A nightlatch is only truly secure if it is BS3621 Approved OR is fitted alongside a 5 lever Mortice Deadlock that conforms to BS3621. Not Secure – A nightlatch is NOT secure if you are using a standard Nightlatch (NON-BS3621) as the ONLY lock on your front door.

What is a Nightlatch lock?

A night latch (or night-latch or nightlatch) is lock that is fitted on the surface of a door; it is operated from the exterior side of the door by a key and from the interior (i.e. “secure”) side of the door by a knob.

Is it easy to replace a Yale lock?

The easiest lock to change is what is commonly called the Yale lock or barrel lock. This lock is actually called a night latch and the whole assembly does not need to be changed as the internal working latch, barrel or cylinder, can be changed independently of the rest of the mechanism.

Are era locks British standard?

The ERA Invincible Range of British Standard 5 Lever Locks are certified to BS3621:1998 and fully meet insurance company requirements for thief resistance. They are recommended by insurance companies and the police.

Is a Nightlatch a deadbolt?

Standard Night Latch ( Non Deadlocking ) A Standard nightlatch is a simple ‘Yale’ type lock. This lock will have a basic design, with a basic cylinder. Non deadlocking means that you cannot ‘double lock’ the latch from outside with the key, stopping you from being able to open the lock from inside by the handle.

What is buffer and latch?

Buffers pass an input through to output after some propagation time, possibly increasing drive strength (increasing fanout). Latches additionally add memory, to capture and persist the input value at some point in time (memory). This latching behavior is triggered by a third signal, control.

What is a night latch lock?

The definition of a night latch is spring lock that can be opened from the outside with a key only and the inside by turning either a knob or short handle. This type of lock never needs to be locked with a key as just pulling the door closed will engage the latch into the strike plate.

What is a Nightlatch backset?

What is the backset on a Night Latch? The backset on a night latch is the distance from the centre of the keyhole to the edge of your door, you will find most night latches will have a 60mm backset.

How do you unlock the Nightlatch from the outside?

Can you pick a uPVC door lock?

What locks are vulnerable to lock picking and bumping? Lock picking can be done on most door locks that use a physical key such as a mortice, Yale and a euro cylinder lock. However, key bumping is mostly reserved for a pin tumbler lock which is also known as a euro cylinder lock that are found in uPVC doors.

Are era locks Anti snap?

Era Fortress 3 Star Anti Snap Euro Cylinder Barrel High Security TS007 UPVC Door Lock 40/55 (95mm)