I was planning to buy and install a dead bolt in my door. However the first bolt I bought require about a 2-inch hole in diameter (the turn knob actually latches on the bolt mechanism itself). After installing, I found out that the bolt is not functioning properly (shaking left and right) and finally it snapped after a few times opening and closing (the broken mechanism was the plastic portion holding both the nuts). I boycott this brand after that and demanded a refund from the shop. I tried shopping for another bolt, but apparently all the other bolts diameter are 1 3/4 inches instead (plate is still 2 inches, but the requires screws on the outer part of the circle, which I can't use as the screws will be hanging in mid-air).

Are there any single side deadbolt which I can purchase for my 2 inch hole? If yes, please do advice as my current door has a hole and its really not pleasant to look at . My location is penang. Btw, this is urgent, hope anyone with any ideas dont hesitate to reply.

And my advice to others: Never ever buy any locks which has plastic parts inside, even if it comes under recommendation of the shop selling to you.

This post has been edited by SnoWFisH: Dec 16 2010, 10:18 PM

what was the brand of the deadbolt?

Treloc.

I found another brand called Ex-loc, made in taiwan, but the holding nuts are also held by plastic brackets. My lock installer told me to look for locks with metal brackets, but so far no luck. Most locksmith already don't carry this type of lock because of the newer type of locks (which locks itself to the door instead of the metal bracket inside the latch).



Should I install a double sided deadbolt instead? The reason is I to install this lock is because I want extra security (I already have an existing lock), and I don't know outsiders to know that there is another lock present or where is the other lock.

This post has been edited by SnoWFisH: Dec 17 2010, 10:48 PM