• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Locked out

Page 2 - Passionate about caravans & motorhome? Join our community to share that passion with a global audience!
Fire pal looks an interesting concept. Bit like a Fireball that my son bought. It sits in a holder and is ready to instantly lift out and you throw it into the fire. In three seconds it’s supposed to activate. Great if the fire is low down not so great if the balls residence time doesn’t activate it or the fire isn’t low down

I’m a bit more conservative. Three 2 kg dry powder. One in kitchen. One on landing and one in hall. But several smoke detectors more than normally recommended.
 
Hutch said:
How many of us have fire extinguishers in the home.
I have one in the kitchen, a 100gm, Firepal, Two Dry Powder, in the garage front and back one, 1kg CO2 in each bedroom, and a 2 kg dry powder by the front door. 2 in the car and one inside the caravan and a 2 kg CO2 outside on the A frame, placed there once we have pitched up. Thankfully never been stolen ,Yet.
Click to expand...
We have two 2kg dry powder one at side door and one in conservatory and smoke detectors and one Fireshield 1kg dry powder in garage
 
Jcloughie said:
Would you agree that the cylinder I showed a picture of in # 28 achieves the same ends?

John
Click to expand...

Basically, yes. It’s up to personal preference unless one specifically wants to be able to prevent an exit without a key, such as young children who could easily turn the inside knob and run out of the house.

otherclive said:
I fitted something similar to the front door of our last house. The keys are different to the “ standard” key and came with a unique security code printed onto a “ credit type” card. Only manufacturer approved companies could provide.replacements or extra keys.
Click to expand...

The lock cylinders that have this feature are available both in “standard” bit key and in dimple key versions. It’s the latter that only be copied by companies approved by the manufacturer.
 
Lutz said:
Basically, yes. It’s up to personal preference unless one specifically wants to be able to prevent an exit without a key, such as young children who could easily turn the inside knob and run out of the house.



The lock cylinders that have this feature are available both in “standard” bit key and in dimple key versions. It’s the latter that only be copied by companies approved by the manufacturer.
Click to expand...
Yes that is why I opted for the dimple key option.
 
otherclive said:
Yes that is why I opted for the dimple key option.
Click to expand...

A further advantage of these registered keys is that you can order more cylinders for other doors and then have a single key system for all doors.

Lutz said:
Basically, yes. It’s up to personal preference unless one specifically wants to be able to prevent an exit without a key, such as young children who could easily turn the inside knob and run out of the house.
Click to expand...

I stupidly did not think of the child problem as I have a great granddaughter who is just at that age.

John
 
Jcloughie said:
You and me both. I see that there is a later barrel on the market which has a thumb turn on the inside. Makes more sense IMHO

View attachment 4238

John
Click to expand...

I have this in my association flat, I think they are possibly a legal requirment for new builds due to fire regs. Of course no good if you want to put a cat flap in. I was going to change mine over for a key either side but chickened out of cutting a hole in my composite door without permission!
 
Christhecaravanner84 said:
I have this in my association flat, I think they are possibly a legal requirment for new builds due to fire regs. Of course no good if you want to put a cat flap in. I was going to change mine over for a key either side but chickened out of cutting a hole in my composite door without permission!
Click to expand...

Different regs for flats. Individual houses are seemingly fairly unregulated. See #20. But if you just want a key on both sites it only needs the cylinder swapping over. No more security but as Lutz said you can prevent kids from escaping.


John
 
Jcloughie said:
Different regs for flats. Individual houses are seemingly fairly unregulated. See #20. But if you just want a key on both sites it only needs the cylinder swapping over. No more security but as Lutz said you can prevent kids from escaping.


John
Click to expand...
Oh yes. I know you just swap the barrell but I decided against fitting the cat flap due to the price of the door which I’d have to replace if I moved out.
 
Has anyone come across a key that you insert into a mortice lock, give it a turn and then remove half the key? We used this is our rear doors when in SA. This prevents people accessing the home while you are out as they cannot get in through a window even if they smashed the window.
 
Buckman said:
Has anyone come across a key that you insert into a mortice lock, give it a turn and then remove half the key? We used this is our rear doors when in SA. This prevents people accessing the home while you are out as they cannot get in through a window even if they smashed the window.
Click to expand...
Yes I have one " in a safe place" in the garage, I can't remember where I got it from. It was for a mortice lock.
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Back
Top