How To Fit A Door Lock Cylinder

Mark the lock body.

How to fit a door lock cylinder.

The whole unit is contained in the barrel for ease of use. But keep your current keys you ll need them to remove the cylinder. Today i change the barrel of a caraloc caravan door lock. Remember some cylinder locks are prone to a crime on the rise known as lock snapping cylinder snapping an mla locksmith will be able to help and give advice on fitting the correct standard euro cylinder lock to prevent lock snapping.

We used a schlage brand lock for this story. Cylinder locks also sometimes called euro cylinders are one of the most popular types of lock used around the home and are most frequently fitted to pvc doors and windows. Subscribe to the wickes here. Wickes we want to help you make sure your home is secure.

Measure the size of the old cylinder. Remove the old cylinder from your door. If the bar is too long you will be able to cut. Push the cylinder out of the lock maybe you need to push hard step 2.

How to fit a cylinder lock. Fix the cylinder to the mounting plate using the two long screws provided. Unscrew the main screw red dot place the key inside the cylinder and turn it to the left or right to make sure that the carrier is parallel with the cylinder. By showing you how to fit a british rim cylinder lock.

Mark the screw holes and check the length of the locking bar. Fit the lock body. Chisel out a recess for the lock. The kit will work on entrance and deadbolt locks and it comes with two keys and all the tools you ll need except a screwdriver.

This guide will help you to replace the latch pull on your cylinder lock for your front door. These locks are often used because they can be easily swapped if necessary for security.