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We all know the weaknesses that lie in a standard Europrofile cylinder, which is why we all use different versions of the cylinder to combat the various methods of attack from burglars. Well we have heard on the grapevine, and backed up by our lock suppliers, that Trading Standards is pushing through legislation to make it illegal to use a standard Europrofile door cylinder, for those that do fit insecure cylinders, it will become a sue-able offence.
This is great news to all those that have been using some form an anti-bump/pick/snap cylinder as it will force other companies to raise their prices by having to use the more secure cylinder type (although everyone should be using a mor secure cylinder anyway).
Further door security related news, we have been investigating a new form of door security which could render certain parts of traditional door locking functions pointless. I don’t want to say much now as I don’t want to give away any selling advantage to any competitors (namely RCG and WYW!). But if/when we start using it I’ll let it be known how good it is. According to some it will be the next best thing. RCG better put out some moles!
>OK, DGB. Thanks for the nod. I'll get a private investigator to follow you around for a bit.
>any news on this? I've been searching for new door security systems but can't find anything.
>I've not got any more news on if/when using a non-break secure type cylinder is to become a sue-able offence. But I have seen on YouTube methods to get into all types of break secure/anti-snap cylinders, which isn't a great sign, if that was to catch on all the secure cylinders many companies have been selling would be just as insecure as a normal Europrofile cylinder. As regards the new locking system we are looking into, I'm not going to reveal any sort of detail until we actually start using it. Don't want any of our close competitors getting any… Read more »
As far as it goes with trading standards sueing people,I think this would take some amount of resources,to keep an eye on it,and would have
to be monitored very closely.I think its just some pen pusher who has thought of this and who has never been in the trade.