PVC Door Lock Question

[Justin Bodley]

Hi, we have recently moved house. Our old house had a handle/lock that you could only open from the outside with a key. Very handy and secure. Our new house has a handle/lock that requires you to use a key every time you go out. Not really an issue for myself, however it is when you have a teenager who forgets to lock the door! (door was unlocked all day!) To make the door key only from the outside, would I need to replace the whole unit or can you get retro fit kits? Here is a pic of the door. Any advice would be great!

 

[aveatry]

I think what you need is a split spindle

 

[Justin Bodley]

I think what you need is a split spindle

I was looking at these earlier. I can't get my head around how they work. Surely you just wouldn't be able to get in? How would putting a key in from the outside override the split spindle?

 

[aveatry]

I was looking at these earlier. I can't get my head around how they work. Surely you just wouldn't be able to get in? How would putting a key in from the outside override the split spindle?

Yes I may of got it wrong or the wrong way around - hopefully someone who knows what they are talking about will be along soon

 

[ronniecabers]

Take existing handle off, look at where the spindle goes through, if you have two square holes, one above the other then you just need a split spindle handle , usually lever handle indoors and pad handle outside