a little security advice

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by lee, Mar 14, 2015.

  1. lee

    lee Moderator Staff Member

    Just a heads up to anyone with a modern pvc door.
    If you have a lever-pad type handle then do not rely on it for security alone.
    I know of three people who have been broken into due to this oversight.
    They assume that because the pad outside doesnt open the door, then they are secure by lifting the handle inside to throw the hooks.
    Wrong.
    You can tell easily if you lock a door this way and even I can be inside in under 5 seconds. (No, I wont explain how on a public forum before someone asks).

    Whats worrying is the number of people I have spoke to who do exactly the same.

    Always ALWAYS lock with the key.
     
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  2. ExOldRacerGit

    ExOldRacerGit VIP Member VIP Member

    Not a lot of people know that (michael caine) in cockney accent, Nice one Lee.
     
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  3. smudger

    smudger I Love SV650's

    yeah the oversight is on the standard upvc doors, rock doors and composit doors dont suffer this
     
  4. lee

    lee Moderator Staff Member

    Yes they do.
    Its the locking system on the door.
    One of the ones that I know of was composite.
    Its no oversight. Its a misconception of the owner.
     
  5. Dave

    Dave Moderator Staff Member

    not coming away from the subject, smudge can you tone that signature picture down please ,its too large

    I deal with these type of doors within my business, the locking system is the same on ALL pad type handles ,PVC, Rock doors, Ally and timber doors with espag locks, and as lee says entry can be gained easily if the shoot bolts or hook bolts are not dead locked
     
  6. lee

    lee Moderator Staff Member

    Lets not get into the method.
    There is zero force involved.
    Its just a heads up not to have a falses sense of security on this type of lock arrangement.

    Ta.
     
  7. smudger

    smudger I Love SV650's

    something we always adviced the elderly to have never came across a problem with them before oh well
     
  8. Adam

    Adam New Member

    We got burgled a few weeks before Christmas 2013, exact same reason.

    We have lived in this house 20 years and not a problem, we thought it was secure.

    I locked myself out, and first time trying was through the door in less than 15 seconds. Its scary really how easy it is!!
     
  9. Dave

    Dave Moderator Staff Member

    thanks Smudge :thumbsup:
     
  10. Soviet

    Soviet New Member

    Good tips - we always lock the doors ( our neighbors were burgled twice over the last 10 years - once through an open window whilst in bed and the other when during a summers afternoon they left the back door open) - we also have a 'sneck' fitted so that you can pull down a quick lever on the inside when popping in and out of the back door....

    Be vigilant - there's a scumbag on every block !
     
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  11. GixxerD

    GixxerD New Member

    What's a pad handle?
     
  12. lee

    lee Moderator Staff Member

    Outside handle that doesn't actually open the door latch.
    Used to be a small round handle (hence the name "pad") but often just looks like a normal handle.
    Also known as a split spindle lock (cos it has two spindles).
     
  13. Mozzersaints

    Mozzersaints MOZ VIP Member

    Wheres smudges signature picture im more interested what.it was and why.its to big
     
  14. Dave

    Dave Moderator Staff Member

    It was just a huge picture of him dave riding with a bright headlight on !
     
  15. Mozzersaints

    Mozzersaints MOZ VIP Member

    My fisherman trophy has disappeared whys that?
     
  16. lee

    lee Moderator Staff Member

    Turn your phone sideways.

    Retard.....
     
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  17. Mozzersaints

    Mozzersaints MOZ VIP Member

    Dont work ya fuckin knob
     
  18. lee

    lee Moderator Staff Member

    Good god.
    Excuse us while me and moz look into his issue (hes "special")
     
  19. lee

    lee Moderator Staff Member

    Any normal people care to explain to moz....?
     
  20. Mozzersaints

    Mozzersaints MOZ VIP Member

    Iv allways been special to you lee......but theres no way in hell am i spending the night with you
     
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