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Corsa_Sport21
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22nd Aug 12 at 19:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Would i need to get a locksmith to do this or is it possible to do it myself??

Much roughly would i be looking at for a locksmith to do it??

[Edited on 22-08-2012 by Corsa_Sport21]
Bart
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22nd Aug 12 at 19:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
house day.

I cant imagine it would be that difficult. Most PVC panels simply pop off if you slide a knife behind etc.
Corsa_Sport21
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22nd Aug 12 at 19:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Ah shit forgot about house day.

I googled it anyway, and seems piss easy to do myself. Still have the key, incase you were thinking i had lost them or something.
John
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22nd Aug 12 at 19:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If it's just for a new key there's only one screw then the barrel comes out, new one in and screw back in.
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22nd Aug 12 at 19:49   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Really easy DIY, slide in slide out job.
Dave
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22nd Aug 12 at 19:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
You don't need to remove any panels.

There will be a screw on the edge of the door in line with the cylinder. Unscrew that all the way out, put the key in the cylinder and turn about 1/4 and pull towards you, bit of trial and error moving the key until the cylinder slides out.

Cylinders can be bought from any decent locksmith/ironmongers for about £10. Take the cylinder with you so you get the right shape and length, cylinders for PVC doors tend to have the tab slightly offset.
Corsa_Sport21
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22nd Aug 12 at 19:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Thanks folks. Will get onto it tomorrow.

Some thieving cunt stole my phone and keys from my work, so need to change the lock.
noshua
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22nd Aug 12 at 20:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Wilko's will be cheaper than B&Q I bet...
_Allan_
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22nd Aug 12 at 20:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I would only use a cheap wilkos option for a quick fix until I had one of these on order.

http://www.abs-secure.co.uk/

At the risk of repeating myself, I will even it means one person has a little think and improves their home security.
fazza
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22nd Aug 12 at 20:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I bought 4 padlocks in wilkos once all packaged seperately and all the keys fitted each padlock...

For that reason I would sooner buy one from b&q
Dave
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22nd Aug 12 at 20:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
B&Q will be expensive too, if they even stock the cylinders needed for PVC door locks.

Allan is completely correct too, I actually came back into this thread to point out that a more secure (but also more expensive) version is now available but he'd beaten me to it. Basic cylinders are a doddle to get past, I've disabled many that very way when keys are missing and also been to a few break ins where burglars have done the same.
Corsa_Sport21
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22nd Aug 12 at 20:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I have a place close that specialise in all type's of locks etc so will give them a visit tomorrow. Think they are an ABS stockist also.

 
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