A brilliant clear tutorial showing how to change Euro locks and some of the issues one might face while doing so and more importantly, the solutions. Better vid than everything I’ve seen so far, let’s hope I manage my locks just as easily Update: I changed both the locks on my front timber door today, both the euro cylinder and nightlatch. Had a few small issues as my door is a bit more complicated but got resolved and done. I feel like a genius right now 😂
Thank you so much , very detailed video, I have waited three days for someone to come, still havnt shown up. went to b and q, fitted it myself,…….oh, and I’m a single lady in her 60s. 👍👍😀😀
Hi your video was excellent. My front door lock packed in this morning, I've never changed a lock before but found your video which gave me the confidence to do it myself. It literally took 2 minutes. Thanks very much 👍
Thanks. That was really interesting, and so well explained, with an amazingly effective camera technique. I only arrived at the video to find out what a Euro profile cylinder lock is, but learned loads!
Saved me a lot of money thank you! Wanted to upgrade our locks but couldn’t afford the prices locksmiths were quoting. Only took me 10 minutes and the price of the lock
BIG THANKS for this video ..... the new ones I`d just got had those lugs on and I was about to get the file out!!!!!!!!. Now I know what to do - thanks again.
Thank you, you made it look so easy for me to do. I am in the USA so hoping it works, everything I touch seems to be more complicated than when I was back home.
Very easy to follow - except ours doesn't have a retaining screw visible - starting to wonder if someone has tried replecing it before but maybe snapped the head off the screw.... or are there these type of locks that have hidden screws ?
My door handle has the anti drill swivel, I would like my old locks put on my new door, issue I'm having is the anti drill swivel within the door handle (exterior) is stopping my key from being fully inserted?! If I unscrew handle would I be able too pop it out? Or do you reckon it is built in withings the handle??
Could you use that exact same cylinder for a door where the lock faces the RIGHT SIDE of the door frame? what i mean is, does the orientation of the cam matter? Here the cam is on the oposite side of de door frame (right from the cylinder if you look at it from the front), but if you put it on a door with the lock to the right, the cam would be between the cylinder and the door frame. Does that affect anything? thanks
Geek Street how did you manage to get those nobbly bits to slot into the existing chanel in the door,i have tried both internal and external without the handles and cant get the new anti snap lock to slot into place
Quick question please. Would it be possible to operate the lock from outside with a key in the holder inside. This is for the situations where the key is in the lock inside and you may want to open the door from outside.
Hello good video I have a question I just bought one from yale brand but I get it from Amazon and the seems that is not the correct one , do I need to do something before use it ? Like remove a lock or something ?
Since it's easy for a burglar to snap a handle and gain access to a cylinder, do you think it would be a good idea to weld the outside handle to the door instead of letting it be fixed with screw? (my door is an aluminum door) provided that you can still change the cylinder when needed by removing the plate that's on the inside of the door and then removing the cylinder from the inside.
Cleric775 nearly every lock has been picked on UA-cam, but these are by locksmiths or locksport guys. Your average criminal cannot pick high security locks. I recommend the ABS 3* lock or the ultion 3* which have been picked on UA-cam... but this lock is absolutely fine too...
Anti snap is the most important thing though, they protec might have reinforced bar at bottom though. Banham is well up there too if your in that price range.
yeah same here. how come no one has adressed this issue? do the lugs need to be filed off or dremel some notches in the door lock housing? or force through with the biggest sledge hammer you can find?
@@aljaxon69 NO!!! The bumps are part of the design, to prevent the cylinder being forced inside the door during an attack. I am informed that provided you measure up and buy the correct size cylinder, it should fit. The cylinder has to be installed from the outside of the door, and have to remove the door handles (bumps not pass through external handle). The idea is that the bumps shoulder up to the metal frame inside the door. If it is a thumb turn cylinder, I understand the thumb turn needs to be removed in order to pass the cylinder from the outside, through the metal frame. There is a grub screw on the thumb turn to remove it. Having said all that, I can see that this Yale cylinder will not fit into my patio doors; the metal frame inside the door is very thick, meaning the bumps will not let the cylinder pass far enough through. They should be fine on my other doors so I have ordered some to try out.
@@aljaxon69 I had the same issue, the lugs wouldn’t get past the upvc door frame so I used the side of a drill to slightly widen the barrel shaped hole so the lugs would squeeze through. Easily done as it’s only plastic.
@@SaxJockeyany updates on this? I’ve got the same issue. Haven’t tried removing the thumb turn and sliding in from the outside yet. Tried sliding in from the inside and the lugs stop it from going through.
@@curiousjoe395 I installed the Yale on two doors, no problem. Remove external handle, insert Yale cylinder from outside, metal bumps intended to come close to the metal within the door (security device to prevent being knocked through). If thumb turn, remove that (loosen grub screw), then re-fit once cylinder in place. I had to use a different type of lock on two other doors, because the metal bumps fouled the metal plate within the door.
Requiring keys on both sides spells disaster when there is a fire in the middle of the night. Get a cylinder with a thumb screw on the inside. In this case that would be Yale DL35.
many of them can be manipulated with a thumb lock tool via the letter box, if you do get one, use a thumb screw that needs to pushed in or pull out as well as rotating, that way you minimise the risk of such a tool.
Hi, I’ve bought the platinum 3 star Yale lock as demonstrated. One of the site workers has measured the lock and I have just tried to install it and hit a brick wall. The two little metal balls will not let the new lock go through. I’ve entered through exterior first and interior first but the same result. What can I do? Please help. When I take my handles off, it just hits the little metal balls and doesn’t go in any further where as yours seems like it clicks. Help help help
A lot don't realise that you have to remove the handle assy. to get one of those pinned Yales in. You should stress a bit more that low-level snap-proofing is defeated if the cyl. sticks out too far. Not everyone can afford £40-50 for a lock. I fitted ERA 3* 6-pin - cheaper than that Yale, about £30, and I just want to deter the casual burglar, nothing of enough value to justify pro treatment, like Rushden and Diamonds would pay a trfr fee for Kane, my experience is that most are pissed when they break in! A mole wrench or an adj. spanner (they snap sideways just as easy). Snapping has made this feasible - what do you think of the ERA? Could you show how to fit a replacement pair of cyl's in a modern UPVC double door, on the "wrong" side? The sort with the fake strut down the middle which blocks access to the retaining screw? Do I need to dismantle the whole mech? xxx Subbed and liked.
Thanks for the comment and support much appreciated. ERA is definitely a good lock no doubt personal I preferred the Yale because of the pinned design. I've installed on a set of double doors and what a hassle I had to remove the side plate on the door the part the multi locking system latches onto and then drill a small hole in the side from what i remember to enable me to remove the lock, I'll look into doing a video at some point showing how to do.
I’ve got this lock with the thumb turn on the inside. The balls that stick out on the cylinder body are preventing me from sliding the cylinder into the lock. Any ideas?
I’m having no luck with my lock, the cylinder will not budge. It feels like it’s still locked in place. Do some locks/doors have another screw that holds cylinder in place?
Generally no, there is no additional screw. You do however have to put your key in and turn slightly. Give it a go and let me know how you get on. Double check you are doing the right screw.
interesting video but I got a question..... in your video you mentioned 5.5 cm external and 4.5 is internal when measuring you mentioned 5.5 cm is inward and 4.5 cm external. confusing plz check.
Preferably flush but a little is okay. Some doors don't fit the standard lock sizes. Too much out and it makes it easier for a thief to grip the lock. Don't ask me how much is okay. But I'm sure Google will help.
Assuming that the glass is 5 cm thick and durable enough so it can stop an axe, the door still needs metal security strip, or it opens in 2 seconds with a crowbar.
@@GeekStreet Yes, I'm not sure what is it name in English, but it's usually 25x4 cm steel strip that is fixed in the middle of the door where the lock is, to prevent crowbar attack.
Great video but (there is always a but) - what's the point of high security lock if the whole door is made of glass? I believe that's a customer request.
Geek Street will i be able to swap a twist euro lock for key both sides lock the same as in your clip would you please let me know and what 1 star locks under 35 pounds do you recommend. thanks andy England 🇬🇧🎄🎅🎄🎅🔑🔑🔑
Yes you can definitely replace go for either Avocet or Yale 1 star euro cylinder. eBay has brand new ones around 10 -15 depending on size. Hope that helps.
Not really, when you see how easy ordinary Eurolocks can be snapped! Also, thieves dont want the noise caused when smashing glass to alert you, so it isnt the favouref method of gaining entry.
I've fitted many of these when I was younger as people would say they want a better lock than what the council put on and a locksmith believe it or not would charge from £30 to £50 to do the same thing well dint u tuber IAM doing mine in a few days
@@GeekStreet I have the same lock with notches. I've taken the handle off but they still catch on the metal frame that the barrel slides into. Now I don't know what to do.
So, I was watching this video, so, while it was playing I heard the word "so" so many times in the first 3 minutes I sooo wanted to stop watching, so I did, so, I don't know what happens after the 3 minute mark, so it was pointless uploading it in the first place. How many times can anyone say "so" in one video and why ?
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A brilliant clear tutorial showing how to change Euro locks and some of the issues one might face while doing so and more importantly, the solutions. Better vid than everything I’ve seen so far, let’s hope I manage my locks just as easily
Update: I changed both the locks on my front timber door today, both the euro cylinder and nightlatch. Had a few small issues as my door is a bit more complicated but got resolved and done. I feel like a genius right now 😂
Thanks!
Thank you so much , very detailed video, I have waited three days for someone to come, still havnt shown up. went to b and q, fitted it myself,…….oh, and I’m a single lady in her 60s. 👍👍😀😀
Excellent good to hear the video helped!
Thanks for saying that, I am going to try and do mine.
Hi your video was excellent. My front door lock packed in this morning, I've never changed a lock before but found your video which gave me the confidence to do it myself. It literally took 2 minutes. Thanks very much 👍
Thanks. That was really interesting, and so well explained, with an amazingly effective camera technique. I only arrived at the video to find out what a Euro profile cylinder lock is, but learned loads!
Same boat dude
Saved me a lot of money thank you! Wanted to upgrade our locks but couldn’t afford the prices locksmiths were quoting. Only took me 10 minutes and the price of the lock
BIG THANKS for this video ..... the new ones I`d just got had those lugs on and I was about to get the file out!!!!!!!!. Now I know what to do - thanks again.
Thanks for the comment much appreciated.
mine wont go in with the handles off because of those lugs!
Very helpful, thanks very much, I was going to get a locksmith to do it but its really simple so I did it myself
Clear and easy changing the lock than other dodgy youtube uploaders.
Great thanks always do something like this from bottom of your heart ✔✔✔
Thanks for the comment much appreciated!
Thank you, you made it look so easy for me to do. I am in the USA so hoping it works, everything I touch seems to be more complicated than when I was back home.
That was brilliant, thank you so much for making that!
Very easy to follow - except ours doesn't have a retaining screw visible - starting to wonder if someone has tried replecing it before but maybe snapped the head off the screw.... or are there these type of locks that have hidden screws ?
I love the idea of installing highsecurity locks in glasdoors..... security first!
😂 👍
Fantastic video!!! Super helpful, thank you so much for taking the time to educate us on how to do this..
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Excellently produced tutorial video. Thank you.
Thanks for the comment much appreciated!
My door handle has the anti drill swivel, I would like my old locks put on my new door, issue I'm having is the anti drill swivel within the door handle (exterior) is stopping my key from being fully inserted?! If I unscrew handle would I be able too pop it out? Or do you reckon it is built in withings the handle??
Could you use that exact same cylinder for a door where the lock faces the RIGHT SIDE of the door frame? what i mean is, does the orientation of the cam matter? Here the cam is on the oposite side of de door frame (right from the cylinder if you look at it from the front), but if you put it on a door with the lock to the right, the cam would be between the cylinder and the door frame. Does that affect anything? thanks
Yes you can, make sure you measure both sides of it.
@@GeekStreet thank you!
Nice and clear not rushed. Thanks.
Thanks for the comment much appreciated!
Thanks for this information - those extra nobs are a real nuisance. Makes a 5 minute upgrade into a 20 minute job.
Thanks for the comment, yeah a hassle but definitely worth doing. Don't forget to like and subscribe.
Geek Street how did you manage to get those nobbly bits to slot into the existing chanel in the door,i have tried both internal and external without the handles and cant get the new anti snap lock to slot into place
@@lorrainejohnson3369did you manage to get it fitted in the end?
@@GeekStreetwhat are they actually for?
Quick question please. Would it be possible to operate the lock from outside with a key in the holder inside. This is for the situations where the key is in the lock inside and you may want to open the door from outside.
Yes but not the other way around
Hello good video I have a question I just bought one from yale brand but I get it from Amazon and the seems that is not the correct one , do I need to do something before use it ? Like remove a lock or something ?
I'm pretty sure I've shown all you need to know in the video, so a bit confused by your question.
Since it's easy for a burglar to snap a handle and gain access to a cylinder, do you think it would be a good idea to weld the outside handle to the door instead of letting it be fixed with screw? (my door is an aluminum door) provided that you can still change the cylinder when needed by removing the plate that's on the inside of the door and then removing the cylinder from the inside.
what is name with the round knob inside for locking instead of key ? and where do i find it? and does it have to be same make as before? thanks
Thumb Turn. Most brands offer that option.
Thankyou very much very helpful video.
My new lock had them thing on so had to take the handle of thanks for this xx
Unfortunately, this lock has been picked on UA-cam.
Any locks would you recommend?
Cleric775 nearly every lock has been picked on UA-cam, but these are by locksmiths or locksport guys. Your average criminal cannot pick high security locks.
I recommend the ABS 3* lock or the ultion 3* which have been picked on UA-cam... but this lock is absolutely fine too...
The Abloy protec 2 euro has not been picked on UA-cam but I don't know if they sell them with anti snap.
This lock is perfectly fine for use.
Anti snap is the most important thing though, they protec might have reinforced bar at bottom though.
Banham is well up there too if your in that price range.
Very handy, many thanks for posting.
You're welcome!
Despite taking the door handles off and old lock out the new lock will not go all the way through due to the little lumps sticking out. Any ideas?
yeah same here. how come no one has adressed this issue? do the lugs need to be filed off or dremel some notches in the door lock housing? or force through with the biggest sledge hammer you can find?
@@aljaxon69 NO!!! The bumps are part of the design, to prevent the cylinder being forced inside the door during an attack. I am informed that provided you measure up and buy the correct size cylinder, it should fit. The cylinder has to be installed from the outside of the door, and have to remove the door handles (bumps not pass through external handle). The idea is that the bumps shoulder up to the metal frame inside the door. If it is a thumb turn cylinder, I understand the thumb turn needs to be removed in order to pass the cylinder from the outside, through the metal frame. There is a grub screw on the thumb turn to remove it. Having said all that, I can see that this Yale cylinder will not fit into my patio doors; the metal frame inside the door is very thick, meaning the bumps will not let the cylinder pass far enough through. They should be fine on my other doors so I have ordered some to try out.
@@aljaxon69 I had the same issue, the lugs wouldn’t get past the upvc door frame so I used the side of a drill to slightly widen the barrel shaped hole so the lugs would squeeze through. Easily done as it’s only plastic.
@@SaxJockeyany updates on this? I’ve got the same issue. Haven’t tried removing the thumb turn and sliding in from the outside yet.
Tried sliding in from the inside and the lugs stop it from going through.
@@curiousjoe395 I installed the Yale on two doors, no problem.
Remove external handle, insert Yale cylinder from outside, metal bumps intended to come close to the metal within the door (security device to prevent being knocked through). If thumb turn, remove that (loosen grub screw), then re-fit once cylinder in place. I had to use a different type of lock on two other doors, because the metal bumps fouled the metal plate within the door.
I managed to change my lock thanks to you. Thank you.
You're welcome
Thanks for posting this clip -- super helpful!
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Great vid - nice and simple explanation - ta muchly :-)
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Great video thank you 👍👍👍👍
Requiring keys on both sides spells disaster when there is a fire in the middle of the night. Get a cylinder with a thumb screw on the inside. In this case that would be Yale DL35.
many of them can be manipulated with a thumb lock tool via the letter box, if you do get one, use a thumb screw that needs to pushed in or pull out as well as rotating, that way you minimise the risk of such a tool.
You could just leave the key inside the cylinder once you get inside. It'd be the same as a thumb screw, but safer when you're not home.
Hi, I’ve bought the platinum 3 star Yale lock as demonstrated. One of the site workers has measured the lock and I have just tried to install it and hit a brick wall. The two little metal balls will not let the new lock go through. I’ve entered through exterior first and interior first but the same result. What can I do? Please help.
When I take my handles off, it just hits the little metal balls and doesn’t go in any further where as yours seems like it clicks. Help help help
Take off the handles first 👍
Same with handles off.
Same issues like Carly… any solutions? My case is not like Mark but Carly
A lot don't realise that you have to remove the handle assy. to get one of those pinned Yales in. You should stress a bit more that low-level snap-proofing is defeated if the cyl. sticks out too far. Not everyone can afford £40-50 for a lock. I fitted ERA 3* 6-pin - cheaper than that Yale, about £30, and I just want to deter the casual burglar, nothing of enough value to justify pro treatment, like Rushden and Diamonds would pay a trfr fee for Kane, my experience is that most are pissed when they break in! A mole wrench or an adj. spanner (they snap sideways just as easy). Snapping has made this feasible - what do you think of the ERA? Could you show how to fit a replacement pair of cyl's in a modern UPVC double door, on the "wrong" side? The sort with the fake strut down the middle which blocks access to the retaining screw? Do I need to dismantle the whole mech? xxx
Subbed and liked.
Thanks for the comment and support much appreciated. ERA is definitely a good lock no doubt personal I preferred the Yale because of the pinned design. I've installed on a set of double doors and what a hassle I had to remove the side plate on the door the part the multi locking system latches onto and then drill a small hole in the side from what i remember to enable me to remove the lock, I'll look into doing a video at some point showing how to do.
I’ve got this lock with the thumb turn on the inside. The balls that stick out on the cylinder body are preventing me from sliding the cylinder into the lock. Any ideas?
I’m having no luck with my lock, the cylinder will not budge. It feels like it’s still locked in place. Do some locks/doors have another screw that holds cylinder in place?
Generally no, there is no additional screw. You do however have to put your key in and turn slightly. Give it a go and let me know how you get on. Double check you are doing the right screw.
Hi, nice video. One small question, is it usable with one key on the inside and another on the outside? Thanks for the nice video.
Is it wrong if at the end it is not flush with the handle?
Yes you should be able to get the correct length. Leaving a bit sticking out makes them more vulnerable to attempted tampering.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge greatly appreciated
interesting video but I got a question..... in your video you mentioned 5.5 cm external and 4.5 is internal when measuring you mentioned 5.5 cm is inward and 4.5 cm external. confusing plz check.
Thanks that was great.
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I have a problem, I don't have the key to a line the cam, so the lock is stuck. What can I do ? Thank you for sharing
Thanks for the comment but you have to have the key to line the cam.
Locksmith or learn to pick locks or if it's not a high security then you can drill it out.
Thank you
Great video
Very informative
Does it matter that my new lock is sticking out on the outside and flush on the inside?
I'm pretty sure it should be flush on the outside.
Preferably flush but a little is okay. Some doors don't fit the standard lock sizes. Too much out and it makes it easier for a thief to grip the lock. Don't ask me how much is okay. But I'm sure Google will help.
@@awilderireland thanks guys I switched out the lock for another one and now fits exactly.
Measure first buy once 👍🏻
I bought these locks because I like the look of the keys 😂
Lol
@@jamesm4172 you fitted from the front?
That's a real shame.
Well done mate
Assuming that the glass is 5 cm thick and durable enough so it can stop an axe, the door still needs metal security strip, or it opens in 2 seconds with a crowbar.
Metal strip in the middle you mean?
@@GeekStreet Yes, I'm not sure what is it name in English, but it's usually 25x4 cm steel strip that is fixed in the middle of the door where the lock is, to prevent crowbar attack.
@@atklm1 ah ok, I know what you mean.
Great video but (there is always a but) - what's the point of high security lock if the whole door is made of glass? I believe that's a customer request.
I'm hoping if that ever happened the person gets cut and bleeds to death on the street running away!
Can't people just hammer out the panels anyway?
Great thank you 👍
Thanks for the comment much appreciated!
Thanks well explain
Thanks for the comment much appreciated!
thanks for this clip. andy England 🇬🇧👍🎄🎄
Your welcome!
Geek Street will i be able to swap a twist euro lock for key both sides lock the same as in your clip would you please let me know and what 1 star locks under 35 pounds do you recommend. thanks andy England 🇬🇧🎄🎅🎄🎅🔑🔑🔑
Yes you can definitely replace go for either Avocet or Yale 1 star euro cylinder. eBay has brand new ones around 10 -15 depending on size. Hope that helps.
Does the end marked EXT mean exterior to outside ?
Yes that's correct.
Thank you sir.
Your welcome!
Thank god I watched this I saved 120 quid
Glad to hear the video helped!
awesome 👌
cool thanks
Very good but it’s not necessary to remove the handles.
Using a "high-security" lock on a glass door seems a little bit overkill
Not really, when you see how easy ordinary Eurolocks can be snapped!
Also, thieves dont want the noise caused when smashing glass to alert you, so it isnt the favouref method of gaining entry.
Where this place
England
Nice tutorial. But that's a lot of money spent on a lock that has a glass on the door. Burglar would smash the glass and get in.
Thanks for the comment, The idea is that will cut themselves on the glass and bleed to death running away!
@@GeekStreet I dropped a upvc glass segment once, and it shatters like car window glass. It's not gonna cut you, but you might slip on it.
@@cnutsack ok so if it ever happens and I hope it doesn't...they slip break their neck and die.
Great video but why would any thief spend ages opening lock when you can simply use a simple window breaker.
I've fitted many of these when I was younger as people would say they want a better lock than what the council put on and a locksmith believe it or not would charge from £30 to £50 to do the same thing well dint u tuber IAM doing mine in a few days
Top tip, get a grinder and grind them dimples off!!! No way to install this in a metal door otherwise. Thanks yale......
Why does mine not sit flush from the outside?
He says so like hundred times
Thousands of times
Don’t suppose you know how to install those ring kits ?
High sec lock and a glass door?
New cylinder to short🤷🏼♂️
*Laughs in LockPickingLawyer*
732 so's died in the making of this video...
You don't have to remove the handles.
So... When did so become so much part of modern speech. So!
So ... Anything is possible in the world of UA-cam.
'So' has become the new 'absolutely'. In the USA though, it's still beaten by 'awesome'.
@@janeweedon6335 It absolutely has... So, where have you been for 2 years?
Why did you have to take handle off? When you could've just changed the cylinder lock
There are some notches on the actual lock and that requires you to take the handle off otherwise it won't fit.
@@GeekStreet I have the same lock with notches. I've taken the handle off but they still catch on the metal frame that the barrel slides into. Now I don't know what to do.
Sounds like you may have brought the incorrect size.
@@iguanaman08 me too, how did you fix this?
@@claireguider8118 buy the correct size
So
But not anti snap. Easy
High security locks????? take a look at the lock pickers on here and see how long it takes to pick these locks.
Scares me how fast the pickers can even do this kind of barrel.
So...so..so..
So? 🙃
stop saying so LOL
Soooo...
Opposite
So, I was watching this video, so, while it was playing I heard the word "so" so many times in the first 3 minutes I sooo wanted to stop watching, so I did, so, I don't know what happens after the 3 minute mark, so it was pointless uploading it in the first place.
How many times can anyone say "so" in one video and why ?
Thank you
You're welcome
So