I am looking for a "Bi-Fold" door lock. This looks like it might do the job. Has anyone tried this lock on a Bi-Fold door?
1991795
I think not. The serrated bar hooks into the door frame latch plate. The lock grabs the serrations so that the door cannot open outward. No frame to grab with a folding door.
1991796
I am not sure if they were designed for bi-fold doors. I will try to find out.
927850
Yes it would. This is a great lock. If you broke in you would have to use a stick of dynamite. I will buy more.
2259352
That is the nature of DOUBLE CYLINDER locks. If you want one that does not need a key for both sides look for a SINGLE CYLINDER lock. The inside will have a knob you turn to lock and unlock it.
2003705
You have installed it wrong. Mine did this and I went back and read the instructions and I had the mechanism inside installed 180 degrees off. Reinstalling it correctly solved the problem. This feature (pushing the logo button) allows you to lock the deadbolt without entering the combination and it should only work once for locking the door. If it works all the time anyone could walk up to the door - push the button and open the door. Please check your installation.
2091526
I think it could if the door doesn't require much resistance to close. If the door does require a fair amount of resistance to close I think that using more than one latch would be better; this will likely be a short-term solution, however.
1826895
Wow, thanks for asking this question. I never thought of that, and that fact that the combination has to be set to close the lock helped me choose not to buy this lock. Thank you.
89163
yes it does work perfectly, except for the fact that I cannot close my storm door with the lock in a vertical position. It must be perfectly horizontal or else it hits the handle on the storm door.
275534
Mine stayed closed so well I had to loosen it a bit so I could flip it open easier. You should have no problems. (:
1318211
Same thing happened to me. I bought two of these. Keys fit perfectly on one, the keys that came with the other lock/book did not fit at all. Turns out they included the wrong set of keys for the lock. Look at the numbers on the lock, and the keys. They should match
1104772
There are holes through the handles that you could put a padlock through, if the door handles line up properly. Ours did not line up at all. From the reviews I've read others have had better luck, but our doors are completely out of alignment.
2104254
I haven't tried to use it in one, but considering the sizes of both the lock and the door knob hole, I would have I say that I would find it hard to believe that it would work in a standard door knob hole.
581593
Sorry to report that I had to remove the gate lock from my gate as it kept malfunctioning causing my gate to lock up on me numerous times. It worked well for a time, however after an initial period of time it caused me numerous problems...hope you have better luck!
1695757
I wish that I had a bigger lock to try for you but all I can do is eyeball it. I have the lock that they suggested. The hole that you have to place it in is large enough...but I am afraid the larger shank might make it awkward to use. Also note on the suggested lock that the shank is a bit longer in proportion to the lock on a standard lock and I believe that is part of it. Think I would buy their lock.
666704
This is a entry door lock. I don't think it is designed for your application.
1124839
It won't work as is but it's just 2 pieces that screw into each other so if you could find bolts long enough I think you could make it work. The door is on one piece, the other side is just a similar frame and they screw together flush to whatever door or wall. It locks in either direction as well.
450476
The door has to have sliding rails that the lock can grab onto. Mine has railings that are too shallow for this lock, and yours may or may not be the same. Be sure to look both above and below.
2139281
I did not have this problem. It sounds to me that one of these things is likely: 1. You installed it wrong and you need to take it apart to reinstall. 2. Manufacturer defect. Hopefully you did not close the door and end up on the outside, because then you will have to try sliding something in between the door to push the lock out of the way. It will move even if the door is locked.