High security lock cylinders

[Mr Bump]

So had to have my front door lock replaced due to a jam but it was a good time to change from old style to newer barrel system
I have a CISA lock on the back door and was going to get a new CISA barrel and some extra matched keys and still might.
But any thoughts on security barrels, Yale Superior seem good and well priced.

 

[Box Brownie]

So had to have my front door lock replaced due to a jam but it was a good time to change from old style to newer barrel system
I have a CISA lock on the back door and was going to get a new CISA barrel and some extra matched keys and still might.
But any thoughts on security barrels, Yale Superior seem good and well priced.

I was/used to be under the impression that Kaba locks were the highest standard for security with a much larger number of locks before any repetition. (NB again as I recall, some grades of Yale locks ~ hopefully not those deemed as 'high security' ~ had max 250 variations......compared to others of >1000 variations)

PS is there a need to use insurance specified barrels???

 

[whiteflyer]

When I change my barrel a couple of years ago, I decided to go for Avocet ABS locks.

 

[Steep]

I was/used to be under the impression that Kaba locks were the highest standard for security with a much larger number of locks before any repetition. (NB again as I recall, some grades of Yale locks ~ hopefully not those deemed as 'high security' ~ had max 250 variations......compared to others of >1000 variations)

PS is there a need to use insurance specified barrels???

The cash industry use Kaba locks.

 

[JonathanRyan]

When I change my barrel a couple of years ago, I decided to go for Avocet ABS locks.

Last house and this I've fitted Avocet ABS. Very high quality, practically impossible to pick and the keys look cool. Spend the small amount extra and get them keyed alike - I have one key that opens all the doors.

 

[troutfisher]

Avocet ABS on the front door and Yale on the newly fitted patio doors .
Its a first floor appt so we only have a front door and a balcony.

 

[JonathanRyan]

I vanished down a rabbit hole of the internet researching this when I bought mine. 2 things are important

1. Proper door security (i.e. there's no point fitting a high security rim latch next to a massive letter box or a pane of glass)
2. anti snap - it's incredibly easy to snap a lock unless it has protection. I've seen a locksmith open a door faster than using a key with a lock snapper.

After that, get what you like and what keeps your insurers happy. Or as I call them "Avocet ABS"

 

[Mr Bump]

cheers folks, to be fair the CISA we have is way over what we need but good locks are not that expensive.
just ordered another CISA barrell for £40 with 4 keys.

 

[Mr Bump]

Last house and this I've fitted Avocet ABS. Very high quality, practically impossible to pick and the keys look cool. Spend the small amount extra and get them keyed alike - I have one key that opens all the doors.

i thought about getting "keyed alike" to match the CISA back door but decided against as if a key gets lost i would feel compelled to change locks for safety especially if lost locally.

 

[Mr Bump]

I was/used to be under the impression that Kaba locks were the highest standard for security with a much larger number of locks before any repetition. (NB again as I recall, some grades of Yale locks ~ hopefully not those deemed as 'high security' ~ had max 250 variations......compared to others of >1000 variations)

PS is there a need to use insurance specified barrels???

no need at all from an insurance point just me i like strong locks