Review on 40 250 605 TRIPLE OPTION Interior by George Evans

Always cheaper than buying a new lock and fumbling with the right keys, a replacement latch can come in handy. These combo kits work with two modern common tails; 2 3/8 and 2 3/4 inch automatic. There are no parts to fiddle with. This will work if your door has an edge groove (cavity) with square, rounded edges, and also if your door has a hole as small as a one inch. This model number is for interior doors only! This is actually image #40-251 which is used on exterior doors for more burglary protection. The pre-made panel easily peels away to customize the latch to your door configuration. Examine the original latch and adjust the new latch so that it looks like this. If it's the type that fits in a 1" hole, use a block of wood to protect it as you drive it in flush. More than one person has driven the latch home only to find that it hasn't rotated properly 180 degrees and is bouncing off the latch instead of clamping as intended, so look closely before you take a hammer. I wouldn't know any of these people, hmm. Install the plate type first and replace the screws. holes cut out? A piece of 1/8" dowel or similar driven in first can really help secure the latch. Make sure it ends at the edge of the door, then assemble the rest of the lock and tighten the screws securely. Actually it's not that much. If this doesn't solve your problem, make sure your door isn't sagging due to hinge problems and that the striker plate is properly aligned and securely installed. Schlage makes a good quality, economical product in this line and this bar is no different. A well thought-out solution for anyone who is handy and should provide many years of good service with professional installation. I chose this range when replacing my locks and have been installing them professionally for several decades. You get my vote.