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Split spindles on front door

Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.49 PM

My front door has a split spindle in I believe so I was just wondering if there was a way of making it so the door opens from the outside without needing to use the key or not

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8 Answers

R L Locksmiths

Rating: 5 out of 5
Westgate On Sea
Split spindles are designed so you cannot open the front door by just turning the handle ,the key has to engage in the lock and turn to enable for handle to open the door . A fixed spindle might be able to be fitted depending on the lock but this is not normally advised as anyone can just open the door from the outside
Answered19 June 2019
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Bradley Security Locksmith Services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Lincoln
Yes. If you replace the handle spindle into a straight through spindle, the door will open without a key. If the handles are at different heights, then you can change the handle achieving the same result.
Answered18 June 2019
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JP Locksmiths

Rating: 5 out of 5
Bristol
You can change the spindle to a solid one if the outside and inside handles are the same level? If not then you need to change the handles as well. 👍🏻
Answered18 June 2019
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Anonymous user

Put a solid spindle in it
Answered18 June 2019
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P.C.S Window and door repairs

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Wellingborough
You need to know if it is split spindle or twin spindle. Split spindle just needs a solid spindle through the lock into your existing handles. Twin spindle will require new handles fitting the top spindle hole usually 92mm centre
Answered18 June 2019
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Double Glazing Doctor

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Bexhill On Sea
Yes it is
Answered18 June 2019
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Lockkings Master Locksmiths

Rating: 5 out of 5
Stevenage
Hi The Spindle if at the desired height can be changed for your purpose but never compromise on security unless no valuables are kept inside etc... Good Luck
Answered26 June 2019
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The Bees Keys Locksmiths LTD

Rating: 4.5 out of 5
South Croydon
Hi there, You just need a straight spindle instead of a split spindle. Thanks
Answered12 July 2019
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