Replacing Vectis 2 hook lock with..well anything.

[Imaginos]

I'd prefer as secure as I can TBH. Can this gearbox simply be swapped out with a euro cylinder gearbox and cylinder lock?

This is what I have now.

https://www.eraeverywhere.com/defau...ck/replacement-door-lock-kit---vectis-2-hook/

Would I have to replace it with a ERA gearbox (assuming thats an option) or are there other options?

Thanks for the advice.

 

[JohnD]

What's wrong with your Vectis?

 

[Imaginos]

It could use a service and since I purchased the house its missing 2 of its 3 keys to that door. So for security, I want a new lock in there. I was also going to replace the euro cylinder locks on my other UPVC door (it has an older euro cylinder that I think isn't anti snap). and thought about getting 2 euro locks with the matching keys.

 

[JohnD]

You could get another Vectis, or a competent locksmith could fit or supply new levers and keys, and locks to suit for your other door.

Amateur burglars learn a variety of low-skill attacks on Eurocylinders. 5-lever locks are less amenable to simple attacks. Inherently, they don't snap, bump or corkscrew.

 

[Imaginos]

So you would say the vectis is a better lock than a Yale 3* anti-whatever cylinder?

 

[Imaginos]

Although I probably still need to swap the other Euro cylinder as its def not up to standard. Do you have a recommended euro one or are they all not the best anyway?

 

[Imaginos]

and thanks for the replies

 

[JohnD]

I am definitely a fan of 5-lever locks.

And the reverse of a fan of Eurocylinders.

Vectis can be fitted to replace various multipoint locks so I'd expect the system to fit your other door.

I agree with you about having locks suited to the same key. Saves carrying a great bunch around.

Top-class Eurocylinders are quite expensive, and the technology has to keep changing each time the crooks start mass-producing burglar tools to defeat the previous design.

others will have a recommendation for the current good cylinders.