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If you are looking for a high-security lock for your front door, you might be considering a TS007 3 Star rated euro cylinder/. The TS007 is a European standard for the security of locks and provides a baseline for evaluating the security of euro cylinders. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what a TS007 3 Star rated euro cylinder is and why it might be the right choice for your home.What is a Euro Cylinder? A euro cylinder is a type of lock cylinder that is commonly used in the UK …

Please see below the most recent information regarding Royal Mail strikes and the delays this may cause.Upcoming Strike DaysFriday 9th DecemberSunday 11th DecemberWednesday 14th DecemberThursday 15th DecemberFriday 23rd DecemberSaturday 24th DecemberDelays No items of post will be collected or delivered on the above strike days. Please be aware that the strikes will also cause a backlog of post which will add further delays onto parcels in addition to the strike days mentioned above.Please …

Cockspur window handles are usually found on older upvc, timber and aluminium windows. They work by having a spur on the side of the window handle lock over the edge of the window frame to secure the window.This brief and simple guide will teach you how to measure a upvc cockspur window handle in less than 60 seconds.How to measure a cockspur window handleThe main thing you need to measure on a cockspur window handle is the stack height. This is the distance between the underside of the spur to …

There are two types of window handles used on uPVC windows. The older type of window handle is known as a Cockspur window handle. More modern windows will use espag window handles. Cockspur window handles use a spur which locks over the edge of the window frame to secure the window. Espag window handles use a spindle which operates a window locking mechanism inside the window.In this guide you will find measuring information for both of these types of upvc window handle.How to measure an es …

Almost all doors in the UK will have a euro cylinder installed in them. Most households will need to replace one at some point so here is a small guide to teach you how to measure a euro cylinder door lock.How to measure my door lock euro cylinder?To measure your euro cylinder lock you simply need to measure from the centre screw hole to the outside edges. This will give you two sizes which makes up the size of your door lock. The two sizes should equal the overall length of the cylinder. A …