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Comment on Multi-Point Locking Strips (Again) by Locksmithing and Security » Blog Archive » uPVC (Again!) Windows - Security advice from a working locksmith and safe engineer

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:50:44 +0000

[...] on the heels of the plea not to choose uPVC doors, comes a story of 14 uPVC [...]

Comment on Rebated Doors by The Locksmith

The Locksmith — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:23:44 +0000

Most locks don’t need maintenance, especially if their moving parts are made of brass, which is a wonderful alloy as it hardly oxidizes (rusts) at all, and what little there is is slippery making brass self-lubricating.

Don’t ever put WD40 in a lock. It is not a lubricant despite what their marketing people try to imply. Instead, it’s a slow acting glue! If you must lubricate a lock, use silicone spray or PTFE spray.

So the main thing is to use all the locks and bolts on a regular basis so that you’ll spot any impending trouble before it strikes.

(Sorry about the huge delay. Normally I get an email from Wordpress when a comment is posted, but not this time.)

Comment on Farewell to a Name by Honeywell Safes

Honeywell Safes — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:22:50 +0000

I had begun to wonder why getting a hold of anyone at Chubb was such a hassle? thanks for the post and blog!

Comment on The Vault Door by Locksmithing and Security » Blog Archive » Door? What Door? - Security advice from a working locksmith and safe engineer

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:56:09 +0000

[...] for a vault door that needed rekeying. This bank was much bigger than the one that was home to my last bank basement vault foolishness. I couldn’t find the bloody thing. It’s not easy to lose a vault door but this basement [...]

Comment on Attention Builders and Painters by Locksmithing and Security » Blog Archive » New Apartment Blocks - Security advice from a working locksmith and safe engineer

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:34:03 +0000

[...] problem that brings customers to me is the quality of the front door and its furniture. I’ve already mentioned the door furniture, so on to the doors themselves. Chipboard. Even at its best it’s not [...]

Comment on Restricting Keys by locksmith service milton keynes

locksmith service milton keynes — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:13:52 +0000

I always check to see if my keys can be easily copied with a new place.. I dont want old residents to be coming back and stealing all my stuff.

Comment on There Are No National Locksmith Companies by locksmith service milton keynes

locksmith service milton keynes — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:07:20 +0000

Yes its much better to seek out a company yourself than to trust a call centre.. they just want to be rid of you and move on as quickly as possible.

Comment on Rebated Doors by Crothers

Crothers — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:53:14 +0000

I agree about the French doors as they are an easy target. As French doors are being used they can easily go out of shape which could mean that the locking alignment may need adjusting. Even if you get a proper locksmith to fit the locks properly they will need adjusting on an ongoing basis to make sure that your home is adequately secured.

How often should you maintain locks on a French door?

Comment on New Builds And The Young Professional by Locksmith wakefield

Locksmith wakefield — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:45:55 +0000

This is a great idea. We need to do more to prevent robbery not make it easier for them. Install more than one lock, get CCTV, use neighbourhood watch. ALL of these things are effective enough to downsize robbery greatly.

Comment on Multi-point locking by A London Locksmith » Blog Archive » Know Your Locks - Locksmith and safe engineer working in Clapham in London

Thu, 28 May 2009 09:48:11 +0000

[...] worth making a note of what locks you have. If you have a multi-point lock, it’s also worth ensuring that you are completely familiar with the handle up and handle down [...]