I will need to drill a hole to create a peephole in my door. How wide does the hole need to be?
570024
I just installed this product, and before installing it I measured the size of the barrel and I got 11mm (but according to the Brinno web site, it is 12mm). Our old peephole, purchased less than 10 yrs ago, has a barrel of 14mm wide. Not much of a difference, but the old peephole is too big to fit in the mounting plate of this Brinno door viewer, it won't go in at all, so we will be using the new one that came with Brinno even though it's gold (color is not a big deal for us).
570025
I believe it's about 14 mm... see the following: http://www.brinno.com/html/Download/PHV1325/PHV_Manual_(Universal)_(version%20UN%20A7)_20110804.pdf
570026
Not sure of the exact measurements, but it is the same size as a regular peephole. You can check out a regular peephole at a hardware store and that will give you exact measurements. By the way, you will really like having this Brinno Peephole.
570027
The hole needs not to be any larger than one you would drill for a normal hardware store "fisheye" peephole. The Brinno fits right into the same hole after remover my 50 year old peephole. I will warn you though, If you have any backlighting, ie; porchlight, morning or evening sunlight...,anything that doesn't put your porch in complete darkness, this may not be what you're looking for. I am VERY unhappy with mine, as my porchlight will show nothing but the outline of someone standing there. You can't make out any facial features. If I turn out the light, well, then, you see absolutely nothing. The hole needs not to be any larger than one you would drill for a normal hardware store "fisheye" peephole. The Brinno fits right into the same hole after remover my 50 year old peephole. I will warn you though, If you have any backlighting, ie; porchlight, morning or evening sunlight...,anything that doesn't put your porch in complete darkness, this may not be what you're looking for. I am VERY unhappy with mine, as my porchlight will show nothing but the outline of someone standing there. You can't make out any facial features. If I turn out the light, well, then, you see... » Read More The hole needs not to be any larger than one you would drill for a normal hardware store "fisheye" peephole. The Brinno fits right into the same hole after remover my 50 year old peephole. I will warn you though, If you have any backlighting, ie; porchlight, morning or evening sunlight...,anything that doesn't put your porch in complete darkness, this may not be what you're looking for. I am VERY unhappy with mine, as my porchlight will show nothing but the outline of someone standing there. You can't make out any facial features. If I turn out the light, well, then, you see absolutely nothing. « Show Less
570028
The hole is quite small -- the same size as a normal peep hole. Wait for delivery to drill the hole.
1949478
The minimum would be 1.25" and maximum 2.25" thickness of the door... the little eye piece screws down to whatever thickness between those two.
1816361
I used a 5/16 drill bit and a 1/8th inch pipe thread tap to get the threads started, do not thread the tap in to deep just about 3 threads that way the hole won't be to big. I am sure their are other ways to do it, this is what works for me.
178238
The hole that gets cut through the door is 6" x 6" but the covering frame needs 8" x 8". It sounds like you should be fine. We had a similar situation and it worked well and we love the door; sturdy, easy to use and dependable.
2064572
I believe the hole was 18" diameter. You can download the installation manual if you go onto their website and it will provide the installation instructions.
1622863
It's 1/4" in diameter so you'll need a hole at least 5/16" in diameter but a little larger (say 3/8") would accommodate it a little easier.
54321
Using the supplied socket & collar hardware, you would probably need a hole 1-5/8 inch diameter.
2246491
Do you have any of the same size screws that are missing? If so, I would take one and pick up the replacements at Home Depot or Lowe's. If not, then I would tape measure the hole, or better yet take a piece of paper and trace over the whole so that you get the width you need..then head on down to your local hardware store, where you should be able to get the replacement screws you need. Hope that helps!
2168111
My husband measured the hole and it measure approx. 1 1/4 inches, this will fit on a light socket with threads on the end of it. I hope this helps you and if you have any more questions please ask
1959286
My door is 1.75 inches but the peep hole is telescopic it would probably fit a slightly bigger or smaller door.
178239
The hole that gets cut through the door is 6¼" x 6¼" but the covering frame needs 8" x 8". It sounds like you should be fine. We had a similar situation and it worked well and we love the door; sturdy, easy to use and dependable.
262502
The cutout hole needs to be 2 1/8" and the latch cutout needs to be 1-inch. Not sure of the thickness accommodation but it doesn't look like it should be an issue. Our door is 1 3/4".
251210
I did have to drill a pilot hole, because I have a thermal foil cladding on my doors. If have to drill, I would suggest that you wrap blue painters tape around the drill bit and leave exposed about 3/16". Use the blue tape to help you know when to stop. Don't use a lot of pressure. If you have a solid wood or wood veneer door, then try without a drill.
335830
I had to modify mine to fit custom door. Little wiggle room but not much and don't recall exact measurements. I had to use a grinder on the deadbolt and drill and router on door. If you have time should work.
1969305
hello, the cut-out of the light is 68mm, so the hole need to be about 68mm~70mm in diameter
852469
The door must be a certain thickness. The optical lens is very precise. It does come with a tool to remove your old peep hole.
920638
Yes..you have to have a peephole already drilled or you'll need to drill one yourself.