Whats the difference between an oval profile and a euro profile?
The euro profile lock hole, has come over from Europe of all places, where it was produced to meet EU Standards, which at the time were higher than in Britain, which is where the Oval lock came from, this was our version of the cylinder lock But not to the higher standard as the euro, which is why both types are still about, and need accommodating, both are still on sale, but generally most new doors will be offered with the Euro lock. Why should I buy a British standard approved lock? Its up to you really, depending on where your lock is going, you don’t necessarily need one, but a lot of home insurers will specify that you will need to have a BS approved lock on your final exit doors, and you can also have peace of mind that’s these locks have been through a vigorous testing procedure, so they are up to standard. What’s the difference between a 3 lever and a 5 lever lock? Basically as is state, some locks have 3 levers others 5, the levers usually have their bellies cut away at diffe
