Showing posts with label lock bumping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lock bumping. Show all posts
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Wednesday, 23 January 2013
iPhone Card Payment
I have seen this as an alternative to the usual solutions [url]https://www.izettle.com/gb/[/url]
There's no contract or upfront charges, just a flat percentage cut of 2.75%
On first inspection it all looks a Viable alternative to waiting for customer to find a chequebook, and visiting the bank to pay in.
If you go to a site called huddlebuy even the card reader is free?
Does anyone have any experience?
There's no contract or upfront charges, just a flat percentage cut of 2.75%
On first inspection it all looks a Viable alternative to waiting for customer to find a chequebook, and visiting the bank to pay in.
If you go to a site called huddlebuy even the card reader is free?
Does anyone have any experience?
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
Finding an emergency locksmith in Stockport
If you need a locksmith due to being locked out, loosing keys or other emergency in the Stockport area ( including Gatley, Didsbury, Heaton Moor, Heaton Chapel, Edgeley, Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, and Poynton)
There are several ways you may find a reliable locksmith
Yellow pages/ Thompson can be very misleading, Google, also - many companies claim to be local to you in Stockport, but are not. Beware of giving out a credit card number over the phone. agree a maximum cost before agreement of works. make sure you know their full trading name and address many hide this.
How do you know the locksmith is not a criminal?
How do you know the locksmith is adequately trained and skilled?
there are many bogus associations used to make a company look legitimate ignore any logos apart from the Master Locksmiths Association
And Trading Standards "buy with confidence scheme"
There are several ways you may find a reliable locksmith
- Personal recommendation
- Yellow pages / Thomson printed directory
- Internet (google or online directories)
Yellow pages/ Thompson can be very misleading, Google, also - many companies claim to be local to you in Stockport, but are not. Beware of giving out a credit card number over the phone. agree a maximum cost before agreement of works. make sure you know their full trading name and address many hide this.
How do you know the locksmith is not a criminal?
How do you know the locksmith is adequately trained and skilled?
there are many bogus associations used to make a company look legitimate ignore any logos apart from the Master Locksmiths Association
Friday, 24 February 2012
Lock Snapping cylinder snapping
There has been a lot of confusing information on the media regarding euro profile cylinders and their weakness against attack from snapping. There are many solutions available. some costing hundreds of pounds!
Solutions include uprated cylinders and uprated lever handles
Whilst there is a problem with the locks being snapped mainly in West Yorkshire, with the many details available on sites such as Youtube, this problem will grow and grow to Manchester, Stockport, Wilmslow, Cheadle and Macclesfield
The first thing to check is the projection of the cylinder from the handle ( how far the cylinder, or barrel sticks out) If there is more than 5 mm of the cylinder visible, then your home is at great risk!
UPGRADE YOUR PVC DOOR TODAY!
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Handforth Burglaries
Following a number of recent Burglaries a number of valuable
electrical items and jewellery have been stolen from a home in
Handforth.
Between 9.30am on Friday, 26th August, and 2.30pm on Monday, 29th August, thieves broke into an unoccupied property on Derwent Drive. They gained entry by using a rock to smash the window and then used the door keys to unlock the door.
Once inside they made an untidy search of the property and stole 3 laptops, a Rolex Shockmaster and Pangrai Pam 72 watch.
They also took a diamond engagement ring and several other items of jewellery before stealing the car from the premises in which they made their escape.
A secluded semi detached house on Greaves Road in Wilmslow was also broken into this week. Between 10pm on Thursday, 25th August, and 6am on Friday, 26th August, offenders approached the property and moved the CCTV camera above the front door.
They then removed a window pane from the side of the building, using a sharp bladed instrument, and climbed through into the lounge. The property was occupied at the time, although the victim wasn't woken, and the offenders stole small electrical items and cash before using keys to unlock the back door and make their escape.
During the same evening offenders entered a detached house on Racecourse Road via the backdoor, causing no damage. They were disturbed by the occupant though and left without stealing any items.
For a free security survey in the Stockport / Wilmslow & Macclesfield area please call us on 01625 250275
Between 9.30am on Friday, 26th August, and 2.30pm on Monday, 29th August, thieves broke into an unoccupied property on Derwent Drive. They gained entry by using a rock to smash the window and then used the door keys to unlock the door.
Once inside they made an untidy search of the property and stole 3 laptops, a Rolex Shockmaster and Pangrai Pam 72 watch.
They also took a diamond engagement ring and several other items of jewellery before stealing the car from the premises in which they made their escape.
A secluded semi detached house on Greaves Road in Wilmslow was also broken into this week. Between 10pm on Thursday, 25th August, and 6am on Friday, 26th August, offenders approached the property and moved the CCTV camera above the front door.
They then removed a window pane from the side of the building, using a sharp bladed instrument, and climbed through into the lounge. The property was occupied at the time, although the victim wasn't woken, and the offenders stole small electrical items and cash before using keys to unlock the back door and make their escape.
During the same evening offenders entered a detached house on Racecourse Road via the backdoor, causing no damage. They were disturbed by the occupant though and left without stealing any items.
For a free security survey in the Stockport / Wilmslow & Macclesfield area please call us on 01625 250275
check your cylinder projection
Cylinders which project more than 4-5mm can be attacked quickly and quietly!
for more information see here
Sunday, 11 September 2011
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
stockport upvc locksmiths weak points of upvc doors
uPVC door weak points
As Locksmiths in Stockport and Manchester we see a lot of ways uPVC doors are bypassed.
The first weakness on a uPVC door is the cylinder which can be:-
lastly the infill panels-
these can be badly fitted and externally beaded, and badly fitted we can supply enhanced repacments
As Locksmiths in Stockport and Manchester we see a lot of ways uPVC doors are bypassed.
The first weakness on a uPVC door is the cylinder which can be:-
- low quality - giving rise to picking and raking
- wrong size - projecting on attack side more than 5mm - giving rise to snapping
- these can be upgraded to enhance the protection of the lock and cylinder
- there should be hookbolts fitted. some old doors are fitted with rollers which can by bypassed quite easily. also check the frame where each hook and roller fits, to ensure they are locking correctly
lastly the infill panels-
these can be badly fitted and externally beaded, and badly fitted we can supply enhanced repacments
Thursday, 21 July 2011
uPVC Door Locks Can Be Bypassed In Under 20 Seconds! – 22 Million UK Homes At Risk
You may have seen recent reports on television news or in the newspapers of a weakness in the locks on uPVC doors. The weakness is currently being exploited by burglars in some areas of the UK, notably the West Yorkshire Police area. To our knowledge, such attacks are not yet common place in the Stockport, Macclesfield, Cheshire and south Manchester areas.
The problem, known as snapping, which is growing around the country, are various methods are used by the burglars using simple everyday tools, allowing them to exploit an inherent flaw in the design of these Euro Profile Cylinders. The cylinders, in many cases, can be overcome in a matter of seconds and although we know the methods used we will not disclose these methods in any detail, as a precaution against “copy-cat” burglaries.
The lock in question is not of any particular make, but is the type of lock fitted to the majority of uPVC, PVCu and some wooden doors throughout the world, it is commonly known as a Euro Profile Cylinder. It is the part which provides the key operation to the multi-point locking mechanism fitted to the door. No matter how secure or elaborate the multi-point locking mechanism is, if the cylinder is compromised the multi-point lock can be opened in seconds without difficulty.
All major Lock Manufacturers are now working hard to find solutions to the problem.
Currently there are limited products on the market to combat this form of attack. Two major lock manufacturers notably Mul-T-Lock and Squire have produced a new design of cylinder which ensures the cylinder snaps at a predetermined position leaving the door still secured and requiring the use of the correct key to unlock the door. Mul-T-Locks range of anti snapping cylinders are called ‘Break Secure’ and Squire’s range are called ‘Snapsafe’
Although this design of cylinder is still not 100% guaranteed to prevent all the methods of attack used on uPVC doors. It will prevent the most common methods slowing down the burglars attempts and making it considerably more difficult, therefore increasing the chance of him giving up.
In addition to these cylinders some manufacturers notably Squire and ERA are producing cylinder enhancers or cylinder security devices. Various designs are available to suit uPVC and composite doors these consist of a metal surround which is secured to the existing cylinder underneath the door handle. ERA’s range is possibly the most secure, with the designs securing through the door to sandwich the cylinder in place making it virtually impossible to remove the ‘snapped’ cylinder. These devices used in conjunction with a Break Secure or SnapSafe cylinder will ensure the methods currently being used are ineffective.
The risk of forced entry via the methods used is reduced if the cylinder fitted is of the correct size and properly fitted. However often when cylinders have been replaced in the past it is found that an incorrect size has been used leaving the door vulnerable. It is recommended that the euro profile cylinder should not protrude outside of the door furniture any more than 2-3mm.
Remember burglars always choose the easy option!
In order to ensure you do not become one of the many victims of this type of forced entry review your current door cylinders now and consider upgrading your cylinders to the newly available ‘Break Secure’ or SnapSafe ranges currently available or fit an additional Cylinder Security Device or Enhancer to your existing cylinder.
There are now available for many uPVC doors security handles, and cylinder enhancers.
In the meantime, ensure you deadlock your doors whenever your home is unattended. We also advise that a door chain be fitted and used on the main entrance door when the house is occupied and if uPVC doors are fitted to other areas consider fitting additional internal secondary bolts, such as “sash jammers”
Other sensible precautions include ensuring that any keys (particularly car keys) are not left where they can be found by burglars. (The most common method of car theft is by breaking into homes and stealing the keys). Other portable valuables should also be removed from vulnerable areas.
A safe will compliment any form of security to the property by reducing the risk of sentimental and valuable items being taken should a burglar gain entry. Securing small valuables can save a great deal of inconvenience and upset and it is recommended that you keep spare keys, passports, jewellery, cameras etc. locked in a safe.
For guidance and advice from reputable qualified locksmith’s only choose a locksmith that is a member of the Master Locksmith Association whose members would be pleased to offer advice and guidance, without obligation on any aspects of your properties physical security.
By using an MLA approved Locksmith you are assured that the locksmith you employ is of the highest standard of Integrity and that the work undertaken will be carried out to very high standards.
All Master Locksmiths have undertaken and passed an independently assessed BLI examination to ensure they are qualified and competent to carry out all aspects of the Locksmith trade. And every Approved Company undergoes stringent, regular inspections, thus ensuring that it maintains high standards in workmanship and administration. Additionally members are expected to conform to legal requirements and follow a customer charter to service customer satisfaction.
The Master Locksmith Association has a freephone call line allowing people to locate and authenticate locksmiths claiming to be members.
Tel: 0800 783 1498 or visit their website @ www.locksmiths.co.uk
The lock in question is not of any particular make, but is the type of lock fitted to the majority of uPVC, PVCu and some wooden doors throughout the world, it is commonly known as a Euro Profile Cylinder. It is the part which provides the key operation to the multi-point locking mechanism fitted to the door. No matter how secure or elaborate the multi-point locking mechanism is, if the cylinder is compromised the multi-point lock can be opened in seconds without difficulty.
All major Lock Manufacturers are now working hard to find solutions to the problem.
Currently there are limited products on the market to combat this form of attack. Two major lock manufacturers notably Mul-T-Lock and Squire have produced a new design of cylinder which ensures the cylinder snaps at a predetermined position leaving the door still secured and requiring the use of the correct key to unlock the door. Mul-T-Locks range of anti snapping cylinders are called ‘Break Secure’ and Squire’s range are called ‘Snapsafe’
Although this design of cylinder is still not 100% guaranteed to prevent all the methods of attack used on uPVC doors. It will prevent the most common methods slowing down the burglars attempts and making it considerably more difficult, therefore increasing the chance of him giving up.
In addition to these cylinders some manufacturers notably Squire and ERA are producing cylinder enhancers or cylinder security devices. Various designs are available to suit uPVC and composite doors these consist of a metal surround which is secured to the existing cylinder underneath the door handle. ERA’s range is possibly the most secure, with the designs securing through the door to sandwich the cylinder in place making it virtually impossible to remove the ‘snapped’ cylinder. These devices used in conjunction with a Break Secure or SnapSafe cylinder will ensure the methods currently being used are ineffective.
The risk of forced entry via the methods used is reduced if the cylinder fitted is of the correct size and properly fitted. However often when cylinders have been replaced in the past it is found that an incorrect size has been used leaving the door vulnerable. It is recommended that the euro profile cylinder should not protrude outside of the door furniture any more than 2-3mm.
Remember burglars always choose the easy option!
In order to ensure you do not become one of the many victims of this type of forced entry review your current door cylinders now and consider upgrading your cylinders to the newly available ‘Break Secure’ or SnapSafe ranges currently available or fit an additional Cylinder Security Device or Enhancer to your existing cylinder.
There are now available for many uPVC doors security handles, and cylinder enhancers.
In the meantime, ensure you deadlock your doors whenever your home is unattended. We also advise that a door chain be fitted and used on the main entrance door when the house is occupied and if uPVC doors are fitted to other areas consider fitting additional internal secondary bolts, such as “sash jammers”
Other sensible precautions include ensuring that any keys (particularly car keys) are not left where they can be found by burglars. (The most common method of car theft is by breaking into homes and stealing the keys). Other portable valuables should also be removed from vulnerable areas.
A safe will compliment any form of security to the property by reducing the risk of sentimental and valuable items being taken should a burglar gain entry. Securing small valuables can save a great deal of inconvenience and upset and it is recommended that you keep spare keys, passports, jewellery, cameras etc. locked in a safe.
For guidance and advice from reputable qualified locksmith’s only choose a locksmith that is a member of the Master Locksmith Association whose members would be pleased to offer advice and guidance, without obligation on any aspects of your properties physical security.
By using an MLA approved Locksmith you are assured that the locksmith you employ is of the highest standard of Integrity and that the work undertaken will be carried out to very high standards.
All Master Locksmiths have undertaken and passed an independently assessed BLI examination to ensure they are qualified and competent to carry out all aspects of the Locksmith trade. And every Approved Company undergoes stringent, regular inspections, thus ensuring that it maintains high standards in workmanship and administration. Additionally members are expected to conform to legal requirements and follow a customer charter to service customer satisfaction.
The Master Locksmith Association has a freephone call line allowing people to locate and authenticate locksmiths claiming to be members.
Tel: 0800 783 1498 or visit their website @ www.locksmiths.co.uk
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Chosing a Master Locksmith in Wilmslow
Contact experienced and qualified locksmiths Wilmslow for your security requirements
Look For the MLA Logo
Make sure that you enquire about his experience and also ask for membership of the Master Locksmiths Association when you contact any locksmith. The company will certainly be able to provide testimonials from people who have already opted for their services and have been satisfied , if they have been based in Wilmslow for a long time. You can contact these people yourself and be satisfied that you are dealing with good locksmiths after you get these references. If they reach you in a short time and if they use the right kind of locks, you will also be able to know a lot of things about these locksmiths like how much they charge.
Even if you have called up a local locksmith in a hurry and you are in a real emergency situation, always make it a point to ask for their ID cards. Insist on their returning to their office and getting the cards, if they have forgotten to bring their ID cards. It may take some more time before you can get out of the locking problem, but you will not be robbed of your things. Most locksmiths carry their ID cards at all times and so you will be able to verify without any problem.
It is advisable to contact locksmiths who have a proper brick and mortar address in the Wilmslow area. Just a local sounding 01625 number is not enough. It is important that don’t trust people who operate from mobile vans only. This means that you may not be able to contact if anything goes wrong. Locksmiths in Wilmslow who have proper offices are more credible and trustworthy. You can contact them when you need them most, if you keep their contact numbers with you.
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