Tips & Brands

Lock Brands

• Door Locks - Lockwood, Carbine, Whitco, Chubb, Jackson and Lanes
• Window Locks - Locksafe, Chubb, Lockwood, Whitco, Yale and Guardian
• Garage and External Doors - Bulldog & Abus Hasps, Adi and Len Lock Ground Bolts

Lock Tips

• Always get your keys cut from a locksmith
• Spray your locks at least every three months, more so if close to the ocean
• Use a silicon based lubricant for better results
• Never spray oil or WD40 in the key hole
• If a lock gets loose tighten if you can identify the problem do not pull the lock apart beyond your knowledge or call a locksmith before you become locked out or in
• If you have floor mounted bolts keep the holes in the ground free of dirt and debris
• Buy or make sure your locksmith uses good quality locks (see brands above)

Alarm Tips

• Keep sensors free of spider webs and insects
• Test your alarm regularly
• Test the battery regularly by switching off the power or checking the panel or keypad for battery light