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  • Barrel bolts

    What are barrel bolts used for?

    Asked by Catherine on 17th Aug 2022
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    Advice for new front door

    Hi, I’m debating whether or not to have my door replaced (and if I am, I’d wait until then before having a new lock system installed). Is it more effective to have a five-lever mortice lock on a wooden door or standard cylinder lock for a uPVC door? How do their prices compare?

    Asked by Sharon on 18th May 2022
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    Wafer lock

    What is a wafer lock and when would it be used?

    Asked by Karen on 11th Aug 2022
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    Glass door lock

    Hi, I've heard of the term 'glass door lock'. Can you tell me what this is and how exactly it works?

    Asked by Joyce on 30th Aug 2022
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    What is the most effective mortice lock?

    Is a 2-3 lever mortice lock more secure and effective than a five-lever mortice lock? Why/why not? Thank you!

    Asked by Patrick on 18th May 2022
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    Disc detainer lock

    Who would use a disc detainer lock and why?

    Asked by khalid on 31st Aug 2022
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    How quickly to get a lock changed

    How quickly can I have a lock changed in most cases?

    Asked by Karen on 24th Aug 2022
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    Insurance for a safe

    Should I get insurance for a safe? What’s the best insurance package for a safe?

    Asked by duncan on 17th Dec 2020
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    What is the most secure safe?

    What are the most secure types of safes in terms of their lock system to consider for securing items in my home when my family and I are out and about?

    Asked by Robert on 3rd May 2022
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    Quantum electric locks

    I've heard that quantum computing will be used to create the highest level of security. Is this going to be implemented in future electric locks

    Asked by carole on 21st Aug 2022
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