Yale P-BS1-CH-CH-60, BS1 British Standard Nightlatch, 60 mm, Chrome Finish, High Security Approved by Insurance Companies

The mechanisms work a bit roughly: the door shuts with a bang and opening the lock with key needs some fidgeting sometime. Also the internal handle is now hollow, compared to older versions.

Otherwise it feels very sturdy and safe.

This is an excellent lock and is especially good for doors with glass panels as you can lock the handle when home.

Some tips

If you have to pull hard or slam the door to close it then rub a pencil (graphite) on the back of the latch, as shown in the photo (or get a lube, not WD40) this can happen if door expands, dirt is in lock or slight misalignment.

The instructions ask for a 13mm hole. A 12mm drill bit was sufficient.

Don’t make the gap between door and strike plate too big. If you do the auto deadlock won’t work.

Bought this lock to replace a similar model. Although it looks identical to the earlier unit and has BS 8621:2007 rating, there have been some changes to its quality of manufacture. The interior latch handle in particular, that used to be smooth at the back is now hollow backed with distinct ridges that make it quite uncomfortable to use.

This is now on my door. It is a very good weighty lock, it does actually close without having to bang the door so hard you bring the house down like my old one. The inside key operated lock for deadlocking the handle from the inside is smooth and easy. Simply lock it when you go out, close the door and the handle can’t be opened from inside until you use the key, no burglar will get out if they’ve gotten in from the back. When you come home the key will open the door from outside but the inside handle will still remain in the locked position so, once inside when you cose the door again, the handle is still deadlocked until you open it with the key, handy at night if you have glass paneled door. Some people have complained about the back of the handle being hollow…sharp..not a problem in my view..This is a good quality heavy duty lock. As it is an automatic deadlock when you close the door, I no longer have to lock it with the key from outside when I go out to deadlock it.

I bought this and sent it back, the dimension image indicates that the key barrel is 40mm from the end of the lock the same as my existing Yale one. This is incorrect as it is actually 60mm.

Other than that the lock is sting and sturdy. I will seek to find the correct one

REED INSTURTIONS FOUND IT DIFFECALLED TO UNDERSTAND AND TOOK ALONG TIME TO FIT
BUT IN THE END REALLY PLEASEED WITH IT

Whilst the internal latch unit and striker in the shut comfortably covered the old Legge rim-latch footprint, the door pull external escutcheon could not be fitted to include the two large security bolts beside the old 35 mm -‘ish barrel hole in this hardwood door. An additional plate to span the 35 mm hole would be needed to make use of those bolts in an upgrade situation. The barrel is adequately secured by the conventional two smaller screws passed through the anti-drill latch back-plate, however.

The mechanism is pleasantly heavyweight in the latch body and the striker plate. The paper templates provided are inadequate – printed on poor, flimsy paper in dreadful colour contrast. I did not use them! Accurate positioning of the striker plate – when setting the closure depth – was very much trial-and-error. Good templates might have helped. An old trick of putting only one of the four screws in place – to test the closure – did enable a few attempts to get reliable closure without door rattle or latch pin binding.

As a blind DIYer, my estimate of “2 hours” turned into 4 ! My wife has removed my ‘type rating’ for this job next time. It would have been much easier on a new door! Bear this in mind on any DIY retrofit!

This replaced the old standard type of lock, greatly improved security. Yes the inside door handle isn’t filled in on the back like some people mention. But the lock is absolutely fantastic offering good security features and it also seems to sound (reassuring strong clunk when shutting) and feel more secure than the previous one. I know perhaps a little odd to write but just something I noticed! Only thing I’d say is I wanted an official Yale key cut exactly the same as the ones provided but I haven’t yet found anywhere which does them.

I like most about this lock – however, this lock is not easy to fit. All done now

I got the 40 mm, Dark Metallic Finish version to replace our old Yale B-2-DMG-PB-40 that we started having issues where it would stick when opened.

I have yet to install this new one due to the very cold weather, but I can say its a lot heavier than the old lock.

I did read that a some people have received cheaply looking versions that call it an “economy” handle, I brought the Visi Pack version and I can confirm that its not the cheap version the handle is in fact a solid version like shown in the product description.

So I am not too sure what versions those unlucky people got were, maybe I was sent the old version or maybe Yale have moved back to the more solid handle version.

I can confirm that getting the key into the lock can be tricky, especially with the so called “anti drill” plate.

So overall I am very happy with this product.

Its a solid lock with the highest security rating. Brilliant fitting templates and instructions.

Obviously works well as a BS approved lock. However Yale has cheapened the design from the last ones we bought. The handle is now a cast piece, hollow on the back with rough protrusions which catch the fingers. Previously it was a smooth, solid piece which fitted the fingers perfectly. Every time we open the door we’re reminded of this cost saving approach. Shame really.

This lock looks and feels solid and is well known by locksmiths as a good lock that you can depend on to work well, with a London bar on the lock body and one on the keep to prevent punch out it has added power? The London bars are coach bolted through the door to be seen from the outside, as it is worth letting the bad guy know before he starts to work on your door! With the U channel and rail to stop jam spreading, this really tells the bad guys to walk on past! the 5 lever mortice and the 3 star Yale euro it means the robbers have to have many skills to get in! The added long throw lock and another euro deadbolt on the top rail I feel safe to leave my house for long periods, Having some homemade exterior warding made from steel hanging around the lock on the top rail makes it harder to use a tension wrench, this makes it harder to pick the lock! Bolting the jam to the frame with 3 inch bolts helps prevent kick in attacks as do hinge bolts, keep everything tight with insulation to reduce any movements in the door too! Outside lights are a good way to put off robbers, stickers on the glass panels can help laminate the glass making it harder to break! The stickers like mine can be of a barking dog, Karate and telling of security marked property to put them off entering in the first place? My dog had a big water bowl beside my front door, often with a big well chewed bone! Image is everything when defending your home, buy some neighbourhood watch sticker even if there is no scheme in place as a robber may not know that? Think about what you do and don’t be the one house with less security than the rest, that’s the one they’re searching for after all? Don’t feel scared but don’t be afraid to look like you are, have as I do an alarm but have dummy alarm boxes to all sides of the house. A silent alarm sticker costs very little but sews the seeds of doubt that might with other things cause them to walk away from your house before they do damage to it, Imagine you were thinking about robbing your house what would put you off it most and why, most robbers are poorly skilled but some are good so by really testing the good ones you have eliminated the badly skilled ones! Your house is worth it, you may have seen the devastated look on the face of one who has been robbed so don’t let your self be one of them?

So, this is one of the more secure nightlatches. It looks really easy to fit and I cracked in through the process until 5hours later I called out a locksmith and secured my house for the night. In essence, the bolts were too long or my door to narrow. It looks nice. It’s modern.

Recommended by a locksmith. My father has had one of these for at least 15 years. Hard to initially install as you have to get it just right but once installed it’s great. Word of warning: if you need extra keys, keep a receipt as it took me 3 different tries to get a key that works. Maybe the particular key cutting shop wasn’t great but who knows.

Very heavy duty night latch and feels it by the weight and quality compared to my current lock. A bit fiddly to fit so care needs to be taken reading the instructions and working out all the correct screw hole sizes and rebating required. I would say to fit this lock you need to be reasonably competent and have the right tools, drill sizes, chisels etc. Also helps if the main lock hole is the correct distance from the edge of the door but otherwise the larger dimensions than most locks of this type will probabaly cover any previous screw holes in the door and the frame.

Solid lock, easy to install provided you’re a competent diy’er.

For a company known for it’s high quality products – this excellent sturdy lock is badly let down by an inaccurate template. I had seen other reviews mention this, but chose to put my faith in Yale expecting they had corrected the problem. NOT SO – using the template, very accurately the holes were drilled. BUT I was shocked to find they did not line up ! I was forced to fill two of the holes with dowels, make my own template, drill new holes and successfully install the lock. WHY YALE does not seem to be aware of this important problem which only damages their reputation and annoys customers is a mystery. DO they ever check the instructions and those vitally important installation drawings?
——— IF you do manage to get this product installed without damaging your door – I do recommend the lock itself. — But why only 2 keys with such an expensive lock? – not expensive to get a third cut but very inconvenient.

cheaper than buying it from the high street . Good fit and very secure and insurance approved I like i

Compared to other sites price was very competitive
Excellent quality.
Very good chrome finish.
only complaint should be sold with more than two keys.