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Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Mul-t-lock XP break secure BS TS007 3 Star Euro Cylinder review

Multilock have a huge name in the commercial world of security - but not too well known in the domestic market. They are one of ASSA ABLOY's specialist divisions (they own Yale, UNION, Trioving and many other famous brands) They have re-designed their 'Garrison 7x7' platform with an... Read more...
Tuesday, 07 January 2014

Yale digital home safe £34.95 inc vat & free delivery

We have stocks of the new Yale Digital Home safe - much better than the non-branded cheap Chinese Argos safe or B&Q safe offered by the 'shed's' - these are safes made, supplied and supported by Yale. Try asking Argos for support 5 months later after buying your non... Read more...
Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Beware the B&Q 10mm difference! and £43 Vs £25.99

It seems B&Q don't know how to measure a modern euro cylinder and they are still using measurements that will just confuse the general public and result in oversized 'exposed' euro lock being re-fitted by the DIY consumer. A very long time ago we used to measure euro cylinders... Read more...
Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Anti bump euro cylinder locks

We have had a number of calls over the last few days about 'anti bump euro cylinders' asking if the anti snap euro locks are also anti bump? Just to clarify the history the euro cylinder lock designs available have been modified to cope with any easy way of... Read more...
Wednesday, 20 November 2013

'Post it note' robbery crew - warning

The latest tactic we have just witnessed in local villages is 'pretend good people' walking up to the front doors and putting post it notes saying 'your lock is unsecure' or 'your lock is not safe' They get the chance to look at your front door lock up close... Read more...
Wednesday, 06 November 2013

Bisley Key Cutting now live! Unique Search function

There must be 1,000's of Bisley desks, filing cabinets, lockers and drawer units missing keys or just never been opened for years due to a lost office key! Or lots of owners who just need more keys for the office furniture Bisley are one of the largest UK manufacturers... Read more...
Saturday, 19 October 2013

New Yale AS Platinum Euro Lock Vs ABS 3 Star Euro Lock

Please note this review is based on the old AS Platinum cylinder which has been updated and replaced by a totally new design offering much better features and TS007 2014 / 15 3 star compliant. New review on the new cylinder is here > New review on the new Yale... Read more...
Wednesday, 25 September 2013

Screwfix euro locks - not always the best value!

Screwfix are a great business however their euro lock range is a bit limited to the classic 'builders' non british standard + no anti snap range and offers no custom build lock products that you the customer might prefer. The classic conversation would be 'can I have all my... Read more...
Tuesday, 24 September 2013

ABS Key cutting £4.95 Vs £25 each !!

Shopping around for key cutting certainly pays off for lots of ABS customers! It seems a certain well known national key cutting & shoe repair shop chain are offering ABS Avocet security key cutting for £25 per key with a 2 week turn around! A customer called... Read more...
Saturday, 21 September 2013

Everest Key cutting solution from £4.95

We have been contacted many times from Everest double glazing customers needing new keys for their newly installed doors and have been quoted £50 for 3 keys and 3 weeks delivery by Everest which we find incredibly poor value and a painfully slow turnaround for their customers. Lockandkey.co.uk can... Read more...