How to secure a UPVC door that cannot be locked

In this video I secure a UPVC door which cannot be locked using the key/euro cylinder. This is useful if the door cannot be locked due to a faulty Euro cylinder, or if a key for the property is lost. You can secure the door using the method used in this video, until a replacement euro cylinder can be fitted.
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[@neveragain1111]

This is great advice.
The panel in the middle can be kicked in really easily though.

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@nightjarflying]

Fire safety: hang cutters off the ties just in case

[@CrustyBiker]

And a cordless screwdriver and bit to be able to move the wood if tight to the ceiling..

[@CrustyBiker]

I don't have a back door so lucky I don't need to employ this method just yet..

[@gmmooseblaster]

An excellent simple, low cost solution. Having two daughters who were always losing keys, I always had a couple of spare lock barrels which I could easily change round if anyone stole a key and knew where they lived

[@daithi007]

Good to have you posting regularly again.

[@daveg6948]

Neat idea thanks.. 👍

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi, great idea mate, and easy to do, once again your chanel gets us out of trouble. Many thanks, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.

[@dmheatingplumbing9805]

Good tip, alternative option unscrew handle, (after latching door closed) remove the square through bolt

[@ultimatehandyman]

Great point!

[@johnny71c]

Just fit a Brisant 2* security handle that incorporates a latch on the inside handle that locks the handle and you do not even need to use the lock when at home. Also safe in a fire situation when needing to get out fast.

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@phonotd]

Great idea, one to be memorised for possible future use.

[@petercopley1242]

Brilliant 👍

[@lazylad8544]

Good idea that👍👍. Nice to see you up and about again. Hope the ticker is ok👍👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks, I’m good thanks.
Ticker is holding up fine 👍

[@Ste2023]

I'd changed , that whole
Door mechanism, Chaz .
Good Tip though. 💪🍫✅

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks 👍

[@dezmondwhitney1208]

This was very good, Thank You.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@garry15]

candle lighter through the letterbox would make very short work on cable ties and a pair of tin snips would quite easily cut ties and jubilee clips for sure ,diffrent story if there was a letterbox cage inside ?

[@coxyofnewp]

simple and effective

[@chandupatel8156]

Good to know

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@venenareligioest410]

Ingenious 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@johnryder1713]

Is there anything you can add to a uPVC door to lock from the outside, we had one pried open even when it has 4 locking points?

[@cinny2222]

Id rather fit 2 Lockable Sash locks, pleasing. To eye and can be left to use after new Euro Cyl fitted

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@michaelplays2449]

Great idea !!!!!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@harinderjitsingh8097]

Hiii
Can i fit this night latch lock in the upvc frame whose thickness is 70 mm ??

[@ozarkarky]

That's some redneck engineering right there, I tell you what 😁

[@ultimatehandyman]

😂

[@cypeman8037]

Nice. 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks 👍

[@StewartRamsay-xg3hc]

Fix up upvc window

[@mrsgbee8246]

The letterbox is a weak point. It's possible to open the door with a piece of wire. Cover it with a cage or block it and have a box outside.

[@giovanniturco6428]

Hi just watched one off your video you did 5 years ago about changing a light switch. If I change one of my light switch to a one USB only outlet will it work or is it a bad idea 👎

[@ultimatehandyman]

Do you have a link to what you intend to install ?, I'll then take a look at it 😉

[@frankbing1]

I used to do this to stop the kids walking into the bedroom for obvious reasons. 😜

[@ultimatehandyman]

😂

[@The_Macaroon]

Or wedge a chair under the handle

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@garvielloken3929]

😎

[@ladcjd1]

Unbelievable lot of overkill

[@ultimatehandyman]

Overkill?

[@Largeone1968]

I can’t help but think that removing the spindle would be easier.