How to replace outdoor gate door with combination lock?

[JustinMcAbbe]

Hello,

I want to replace this outdoor gate lock with a Combination lock, here is a photo, Any suggetions on how to do this and a good solid product for outdoor use with simple manual combination lock. 4  digits .

[JacobZ]

Hi @JustinMcAbbe,

Thank you for your question about replacing your outdoor gate's lock.

I'd suggest either the Ikonic Satin Chrome Digital Entry Lock or Ikonic Satin Chrome Digital Lever Entry Lock. These are good options that likely won't require much modification of the gate. Likely, you'll only have to drill 2 additional holes for these locks to work.

Can you advise how thick the gate is and the distance from the centre of the handle to the edge of the door?

These two measurements are the main things that will need to match to replace the handle without too much trouble.

Once you've given these measurements, I can either confirm compatibility or look into another solution.

Jacob

[JustinMcAbbe]

Hi @JacobZ 

thick the gate - 5 cm
centre of the handle to the edge - 6 cm

thank you

[JacobZ]

Hi @JustinMcAbbe,

Thank you for getting back to me.

That's perfect, either of these locks will work with your gate.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

[JustinMcAbbe]

Hello JacobZ

Few questions, I found the following information, however,

Which side should you have the keyboard?  Should the keyboard be on the inside of the gate?

If the handle without the PIN code, can that handle just open the lock freely?

Is there a version where there is a Keypad on both sides?

https://www.romak.com.au/media/blfa_files/697410%20-%20Assembly%20Instruction%2001325-001.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtoLJ5lm1Ew

[JacobZ]

Hi @JustinMcAbbe,

You'd have the keyboard facing out to the street as the side without the PIN code will open freely. 

Unfortunately, none of our suppliers make a digital lock with a keypad on both sides.

Is there a reason you feel the need to have a PIN code on both sides of the fence? Possibly that people might be able to put their hand through the slats and turn the lever?

If this is the case, you could put a Rolltrak Clear Universal Fit Door Lock Guard on the inside of the gate to prevent this. 

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

[JustinMcAbbe]

Ok thanks, should be ok now, wasnt sure how the lock worked.