Euro Lock Removal and Snapping
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- Опубліковано 11 лис 2021
- The most common Euro Lock in our modern UPVC or Aluminium doors are not always as secure as you may think. I will show you how to check how good your locks are and how to remove, measure and replace if needed.
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Great video. As a CSI for the police I am going out most days trying to explain to members of the public the advantages of 3* anti snap locks. Would it be okay if I gave victims of crime the link to this video? Thanks
Yes, absolutely of course and thanks for the positive feedback.
Good stuff and thank you for what you do. Forensics have always been pleasure to have over if anything has happened for my family.
In the majority of places it is a pointless unless you replace the glass,far more burglaries happen through smashing the glass than snapping locks.
Around Bradford and Midlands is probably the worst for lock snapping .
Would be if they ever turned up. Too happy to just give a crime number
Doesnt make any difference, just read the serial number printed on the front of the lock, get a key cut in that pattern and your in.....or get a plug breaker and snap the pins...
Just wanted to add that the lock should not protrude by 5mm as you showed because of the snapping problem. Just measure so it is flush and its already more secure. Great videos, thankyou
Just as easy to snap the handles then the lock. Takes less than 20 seconds to open a door. My advice is get a locksmith not a handy man to check and secure your door. Your house is your home it is where you should feel safe and secure get a professional to check and advise on best security.
@@shaziman1 not all euros are easy to pick, ultion are easy but some cylinders are extremely difficult.
That's right it's poor fitting people put them wrong to much sticking out, that's how they steal your car pair a molegrips and a screw driver doesn't make any noise and off goes your new car 😕
Blimey reading these comments is quite alarming, it's a shame that's it's illegal to wire up my windows and doors to the mains electrical circuit and give the thieving little tykes a short sharpe shock if they attempt to break in! It would break my heart to find a wannabe burglar lying unconscious on my property due to an electrifying experience NOT 😂😂😂
@@stevefairfax2549 Isn’t anti snap cylinders designed to not be able to open like that? So unless you can pick the lock itself you can’t get through. Of course that will mean the burglar will just break a window and get in anyway so it will cost the owner more as replacing a window will cost more. Anyway most burglars will try to avoid making noise so hopefully go to the next property fingers crossed.
Proper DYI, this is the perfect video on the subject, "cut to the chase" and giving the essential info.
Why's it 11 minutes then? 😂😂 jokes aside, even the longer videos he does are just full to the brim with useful information. Always worth a watch.
Great video. I agree 100% showing how easy the lock snapping process is. If half a dozen folk see how easy euro locks are defeated and upgrade to anti snap then the video is doing its job. Great work!
Thanks 👍
just watched this video and have now replaced the lock at my wife's shop, thank you, didn't realise is was so easy to do, saved money getting someone out to do it. thank you.
I worked as a handyman on Gran Canaria 30 years ago and a lock smith friend of mine made me a set of BUMP keys and with 5 bump keys I could get in ALL the locks on the Island, I hasten to add part of my job was to let tourists back into their apartments after locking themselves out
20 years ago a locksmith was out at my work fitting locks for a new office, a colleague asked him what he thought of the abloy locks being used as he'd just replaced all the locks in his home with the same. The locksmith said that they were good quality and difficult to pick, making my colleagues face light up, but then went on to mention that being euro locks, they could be broken open in seconds with the right tools, and proceeded to pull out such a tool that would fit tightly over any protrusion of the lock allowing it to be easily snapped. This made my colleague somewhat less happy. I pulled out my 7 lever brass key, my colleague laughed stating at least it wasn't as bad as that. The locksmith told him that as long as you don't go for 2 or 3 levers and get 5 lever, it's more secure than any euro lock, and my 7 lever is bank level security and is what he would want at home. In the years since then, I've not had such a secure door, I've experienced many innovations in lock design, but, if you've ever seen a LockPickingLawyer video, you'll know that most have done little to actually improve security.
As someone who sells these exact cylinders on a daily basis, the handle set that is used in conjunction with the 3* cylinder is also incredibly important, fitting 2* handles that can’t be broken off the door in a matter of seconds provides not only real world protection but a great visual deterrent as well. If you have glass in the door steer clear of internal thumbturns too.
@@johnriggs4929 a big f-off brick will do it.
Sometimes you have to have thumbturns. Hmo's flats etc.qll have to have them.
Yes also a good idea for the handles but as long as you have the 3 star rating you are covered,no need to go overboard
@@LeeAtkins flats and HMO’s should be fitted with escape sash locks that allow 1 action escape from the inside by purely depressing the lever handle in the event of an emergency. I would recommend 1 star cylinders with 2 star handles in the event of trying to attain three stars only as the extra drill/snap protection they offer greatly improves the security vs three star cylinders alone.
@@garethward5010 not necessarily. All depends on what fire inspection says. Main thing is for everyone to get out without a key in emergency situations. 3 star rated cylinders are cheaper than handles and cylinders and covers what is needed.
@@garethward5010 there bis no regulation for hmo's to have single action egress,for the most part 3 atar rating is bullshit as vast majority of break ins are through glass and not the lock.
Finally someone who's explained how to measure it!
Very useful video - I learnt a lot today and will be checking all my locks this weekend. Great presentation as always Stuart, love your videos - keep doing your thing!
Glad you enjoyed it
Love your thorough explanation and truly educational. I'm going to check my locks now. Great video!
Brilliant explanation. I’ve now learned exactly how those locks work and their weak points. Thanks. Dave
Great video. Moving house in a few weeks and was planning to change the locks but I wasn’t aware of lock snapping. Will definitely be purchasing a frangible locks after seeing this. Thank you!!
Best explanation I've seen on anti-snap locks. Love your videos.
Well thank you very much!
Worth mentioning that the securing bolts are usually Phillips not Posi so take care to use the correct screwdriver to avoid damaging the bolt.
Wow! That was an eye-opener! I didn’t realize that it was that easy. I have thee doors that are fitted with these locks, I intend checking and replacing as soon as I can. Thanks for the “heads up”.
Nice one!
It’s surprising how most homeowners don’t know about this. I’ve fitted some quality cylinders in my home a while ago, and advised friends and family to do the same.
The presenter is excellent and explained topics for novices and experts alike. A big thanks for sharing your wisdom 🙏
Great video as always Stuart.
Very informative and I will be checking my locks first thing tomorrow!
Any plans to do any guttering videos?
I need mine replacing and find your style of videos easy to follow with helpful tips along the way.
Thank you
Hi Stuart! I changed my whole door lock gear mechanism last week. Obviously used the same barrel but wish I had seen this video last week to check the barrel for the quality marks. The door is thirty five years old and will be fully replaced next year.
On another point, after last weeks video I checked ITS website and was able to buy an impact driver for just under fifty pounds so no free goody bag but very leased with the price thanks for promoting the website enjoying your channel.
Good stuff! Nice to hear about the impact driver!
As always, a mine of detailed instructional information.... Thank you for taken the time and effort into your videos and making them available...
Having over the summer swapped all the nasty no brand euro locks for anti-snap ones across the back of the house, all 5, without exception, I struggled to get the retaining screw out of. Most I was able to remove using the PTFE trick (yes the screws got mashed when installed too!) or impact driver as you suggest, but one refused to budge at all. So I did resort to snapping that particular lock to remove it. And yes it was was that easy with mole grips.
Hence while installing all the new locks, the retaining screw threads got a touch of copper crest. I suspect it won't be me changing them in the future, but I want to give the next person a fighting chance of getting the retaining screws out.
Nice vid Stuart, keep up the good work
Sometimes, get a hammer and give the screwdriver a few taps, that can shock the corrosion out :)
Nice one and good tips for sure. It is worrying how easy it is.
@@khalidacosta7133 most the time it isn't corrosion, it is because they have been bollocked in (usually with an air powered driver at the factory or with an impact driver)and are tight against the faceplate.
Drill the head of the screw and it will come out easily,I usually stop when nearly through then swap to an old bit and run it in reverse and 99% of the time it will run the screw out.
I used to have a left twist drill bit for doing it but they are a ridiculous price.
Bolts? Do you mean the holding screws?
@@LeeAtkins being a bit pedantic aren't you.
A few other observations, some people unknowingly buy locks that are too large and have >5mm protruding on the outside, this is a gift for people who want to attack your locks! Some locks have an internal and external end, so make sure you order the right way around. Finally, some of the three star locks (Yale Platinum) have a nub on them to prevent removal so you have to take the handle off to fit/remove them.
Love all your vids a chap who fully explains himself and a bit of humour to boot. The breaking of the brush in the intro gets me chuckling everytime. Trigger comes to mind three new handles and two new heads haha
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent many thanks for this information I had no idea these locks were so vulnerable and insecure! I'll definitely be changing all of mine where appropriate 👍👍👍
Thanks, that was really helpful. I;ve been living with lock that barely functioned for about 5 years, Watching your video made me realise I could easily fix it. Took me about 5 mins. Cheers mate.
Thanks for the advice, my Eurolock needs replacing. I now know how to do it. Thankyou.
No problem
Great video as usual. Changing the locks was the first thing we did in our new build when we moved in as I much prefer to choose my level of security and know I have the only set of keys to the property. Great tip about snapping. K.
Reminds me of an episode of That's Life many many moons ago... newly built housing estate somewhere in England - they weren't saying where ;) hundreds of properties had had all the same locks/keys fitted lol
Exactly. My house is new but I knew I didn't have all the keys! Leave nothing to chance!
I changed locks the day we moved in - about a month later someone posted a key through letterbox - they'd found a 'spare key' in the site office... Anyone could have a key awaiting you to move in and get settled with all your stuff
Very good video. I was reassured by my multi point locking system, but never considered the lock itself to be the weakness. I’ll get my screwdriver out.
Brilliant video, answers lots of questions and allows people make informed decisions.
Euro locks are also lever snapped, by driving a self tapping screw into the key way, if the lock has been fitted flush, or else they will remove the handle to gain a grip. This is why it’s important to upgrade your handles when fitting anti snap locks.
Thanks for making this. We had to break into our own place and you made it easy.
You're awesome, very informative and nicely presented, can see you having your own TV show! Keep up the good work my friend.
Proper job again. Always look forward to a proper diy.
Never knew anything about lock slapping I do now thanks Stuart. Great video.
great content, i learnt a lot for first time working on the average homeowner Euro door locks
Thanks for video, very well explained. I've fitted the avocet ones and all keyed alike so 1 key fits all doors. Brilliant locks with strong keys too. I also fitted the same handle you have with the rotating key hole cover. Just worth mentioning that you have to order the lock smaller on those as it doesn't stick out the handle like your first example. I've learnt so much from your videos, always so very well explained and filmed.
Thank you
Those Avocet locks are the best you can get. Great anti snap and very pick resistant. I always use them.
Thanks for sharing, are these locks with the outside covers just for french/patio doors and you get the double sided locks for your standard front and rear entry doors?
I see some doors now opt for no key hole inside and a butterfly style turn lock but wobdered if that made it too easy to smash and turn for french/sliding doors?
Dan - yes they’re called thumb turn locks when there is no key inside. Guess there is a danger of what you say but so many folk just leave a key on the inside that it’s no worse. I like the thumb turns simply because in the event of a fire you can get straight out without having to search for a key. Guess it’s a balance between security and safety.
Avocet or Ultion (the ones used in the video) seem to be the two most secure in my research.
Great video, thanks so much for helping us DIYers out.
I have a steel plated front door and 2 doors that open out to the garden all keyed alike. the front door has a bog-standard cylinder at the top and a euro dead bolt to the middle with a Toughened Steel High Security Euro Lock Escutcheon Protects cylinders from attack with “mole -grips” & similar attack methods such as bumping and pulling. Problem being if they want to get in, they will. You have just got to make it hard work for them.
MANY MANY THANKS for this insight, a Police Officer told me about the "lock snapping breakins" ten+ years ago. Great vid cheers.
Glad to help
Another great video Stuart, thank you, speaking as a retired copper this is great advice, also hopefully encourages people to actual take some notice of their security. Ben a DIY man for many years also quite into welding and fabrication (suspect not your thing) and general renovation, even after all these years am still picking up some really handy tips from your channel. The presentation knocks socks off some of these muffled out of focus channels. So if you need some basic welding tuition....give me a shout : )
So nice to get feedback like this from someone 'in the know'. I've never welded but would like to learn more and have a go for sure.
What a brilliant video, very helpful and concise. Excellent, thank you. 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another grey video - thanks for the insight into the anti-snap versions of the Eurolocks.
Definitely good video I change my locks a couple of weeks ago and they down things failing so that's give me a little bit of insight on the better quality ones
Great informative video as usual.
My favorite UA-cam DIY site.
Always looking forward to the next release
Keep up the good work my friend!
Thank you very much - I try!
Never knew it was so easy! Thanks for the video. 👍
No problem.
The amount of time I had to convince my parents to change to snap secure locks was a nightmare. Found a suitable video for them and they soon changed their minds. To the point we went a bit over the top, even bought the 2star Handels with anti drill protection. Well worth every penny!
I think you did the right thing. That was my point, once you see what determined buglers can do then makes you think properly about what locks you have.
Did you change the glass in the doors as well?
Great video. I first came across these in Spain, and found that there they have a model number on them, which relates to the size. From memory, I think mine were C16s? Saves the measuring trick, which I didn't know!
Great video. I've replaced a number of euro locks but was unaware of how easy it was to snap them and the 3 star rating.
I agree with others about the clarity and high quality production of your videos.
Keep them coming.
You can also replace the euro cylinder on some garages. I replaced mine and was shocked at how easy the original one was to pick open
thank you...i wondered how to change them
Such important and helpful advice/tips - thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
I like your thumb turn recommendation.
Great video, I learnt the hard way by being robbed by some burglars from Dublin who knew all about snapping locks. Changed them to Mul-T-Lock by Garrison, they leave the lock snapped and have a digital cut key system
Excellent video, ordered my thumb turn replacements today.
Thank you
I am so grateful 🙏 for this man I have been trying to put my new key lock in and trying hard to take the old one out but it looks jambed sadly 😥 thank you so much I will give it ago again xxxxxxx
Although I have these locks on my front and back doors, I have fitted industrial bolts to the top and bottom of the doors, and simply bolt and fit security padlocks to all four, when retiring at night, which takes about two mins at most, and gives me the satisfaction that no one is getting through my doors without waking up half the street. This doesn't help with the aesthetics, but it sure helps me get a good nights sleep.
Nice explanation by a sensible British expert, thank you.
Thank you
Extremely useful - thank you so much!
Bumping and drilling are also issues. You should look out for Euro Locks that are Anti-snap, Anti-bump and Anti-drill for better protection. However, if a person is determined to get in your house then they will do so. What you are buying is a deterrent. If you make getting into your house as difficult as reasonably practical then thieves are less likely to bother with you. There are easier targets.
Great video, got a new door coming soon, will be sure to check it has anti snap locks fitted and replace as necessary.
Glad it helped
Really helpful info and incredibly good timing for what I need to do. Thanks v much. I have indeed learned something today. 😊👍
It's very informative..... I lost my key for a similar lock... I did all the steps you told... thank you for educating🥰
As they say... you learn something everyday. Thank you. 👍🏼
You got that right!
Great information video. I didn't know any of that especially the snap lock. Council don't install thumb locks as I think they should so will replace mine as it's difficult enough to insert key from inside, you also can't leave a key in the lock as it stops outside using a key in emergency. Thanks for the great info.
Great video.Simple but very informative.
Glad you liked it
Thank you my friend great advice didn’t know about snapping will now check my locks 🔐❤️
Glad to help
Just watched this video and ordered 2 new anti snap Avocet Ultimate locks and a Patlock French Door Conservatory lock. Taking no chances.
This is MOST inforing. Thank you!
5m28s Yes... Lets beg, borrow or STEAL!!!... Great advice!...
I have an identical dewalt impact driver (as well as a larger beast) but I trust the old fashioned impact driver that you hammer as they really put a lot of force onto the screw that stops the driver bit from slipping and ruining the screw head.
Thanks, learned something here.👍🇬🇧
Good video lots of important information. I want to add you can never stop someone from breaking in ONLY slow them down common saying in trade. I can still snap out anti snap cylinders with the right tools no noise or damage to the lock, door or handles.
Great advice, thank you Stuart 👍
No problem
Excellent video - thank you
Even if the lock is flush with the handle, it is still important to fit an anti-snap cylinder. You don't need to be able to get a pair of grips onto the end to snap a basic cylinder, you can use another method which is far easier and does not require the end to be exposed!
About 14 years ago I was in a short term private rental house. The company renting them out had a small team of 'interesting' service staff. Basically all hooky and dangerous but I was in short term and would soon be out so didn't care - they filled a housing gap for me. Anyway, I got chatting to one of their service team on a visit to fix something - he basically began talking without my prompting and wouldn't stop! During the chat he showed me a tool in his van. It was a professional item (I won't describe it) and he told me it was for 'difficult tenants' who wouldn't vacate properties. This tool would snap one of those Euro locks very quickly. It blew me away how easy it was (I'm a qualified technician) and how vulnerable doors were with those locks. I'll go as far as saying that I can bet the tool I was shown would destroy one of the reinforced versions of that Euro lock too.
Thanks for the clear demo
Excellent video, many thanks for the education!
First time coming across this Chanel and I couldn’t help but have a dance to the intro jingle 😅
i was thinking i would need to drill out my rusty lock but this looks promising!!!
Very good advice. Thanks. 👍🏆
Great video! I was missing the bit about having the key in to get the barrel out
Great explanation and good advice. Thank you
Good video with a clear explanation of the problem and a solution. I've changed out all my external cylinders for Ultion...just go to their home page to see how easy/quickly it is for a determined person to snap a conventional cylinder.
Wow. Started watching more out of boredom. Now I'm looking for a new lock.
Nice one!
Top notch and easy to understand and follow video
Good morning I really appreciate You're video You explained it very well. I'm dyslexic Thank you it saved me eighty pounds 👊👍🇬🇧
I been waiting for a video showing how to replace my front door lock .thank you so much for showing me...
Glad I could help
Very well put together video Stuart, again you relaxed funny and thoroughly researched presentation is excellent… keep your excellent videos coming…. I can’t wait for a Friday 😎😎
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it
Really learnt sth i haven't concerned in the past via this video, it helps alot, thanks for your show
Great info. Also, never use one that is too long as it makes it really easy to snap. I'll be checking mine now.
Lovely video and very clear information.
I replaced our locks a few years ago. If I recall, it was a two part affair, if you were just replacing the locks and your handles were unrated then you wanted 3 star locks. If your handle escutcheons were rated then you could get away with a lesser rated lock as the formed part of the security solution. As it happens I just bought 3 star locks. They have a funky magnetic key too. 👌
Thanks very much indeed! I learned a lot. Great video clearly presented.
Great video Stuart,, good advice for the people that would not of known that 👍👍👍👍
Thanks 👍
Top stuff as always
Bob
England
Thanks, very useful information
Loved the demo on snapping the lock, just like to share this, If you have a key safe or an access key for emergency access to a vulnerable person, think about an anti lockout lock, this allows access when a key is still in the other side of the lock. Nobody seems to think or tell you about this until you want access, I found out the hard way, not nice when an elderly relative is on the floor and your emergency key is useless
The lock can still be picked open with a key in the other side
@@LeeAtkins if you turn the key 90 degrees to the right from the inside, the key from the outside will not work. If you just leave a key in the lock in the normal position then you can still open it from the outside
@@rs-qt1qg yep so just pick it open, no need to snap it. And thanks for letting me know this. Thats something i never knew after 30 odd years of being a locksmith!!?🤟
@@LeeAtkins I read your reply as the lock can still be opened with a key in the other side, which 99.9% of the population assume you can't. So you're saying if it's in the locked position as I've described you can still pick the lock from the outside?
@@rs-qt1qg yes it can still be picked open
Enjoyed video and learnt a few things! Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Cheers mate, I’m off to hardware store and have a new first job in the morning