Brabantia Post Box key

[thelewisgang]

I have one of these post boxes but I've lost the key! Does anyone know any place I can obtain one from? Have searched high & low for the key but to no avail. please help if you can. thanks

[auzzie]

http://www.morlands.demon.co.uk/keyOrder.htm

Click on Key Index & the letter B. Brabantia is listed. I have never used this company just found them on the net! Hope it helps :)

[thelewisgang]

thanks. I'll give that website a try

[thelewisgang]

I've just emailed the company so thanks so much for posting.

[auzzie]

No Problem, i hope it works out ok for you.

[BillyBB]

Brian Morland is a good bloke, knows rather a lot about locks.

[vivandorron]

Sorry folks..But I don't know what's being talked about; although I do have a relative who believes that there are such things as Skeleton Keys which could enable someone to gain access to her property.

Please folks comment further.

Ron

[BillyBB]

Not if she has five lever mortice locks.
Most cylinder locks have 16000 to 25000 different keys so no chance of anybody finding the correct one by chance.
Rather than speculate online try searching Institue of Certified Locksmiths or Master Locksmith Association websites for local expert advice.

[alavahalf]

thelewisgang ...I dont think Brabantia will use the same pattern lock for all their post boxes....The best thing you can do is replace the lock and it will come with new keys.
brabantia dont seem to list the lock as a replacement part, but auzzie has given you link......

Dont want to worry you vivandron...I've got some keys lying in my van that will more then likely open you or your friends front door... especially if its a door with a Euro or a Yale type Cylinder. I use them whenever I need to gain access to a property, and no keys are available.( 12 of these Keys will open most UK cylinder type locks)
They are not skeleton keys, but they are readily available, as are all the tools to open almost any lock you could care to mention.
The tool needed to open most 2..3..and 5 lever mortice locks (in the UK) is also easily obtained..and it works !
When I need to force an entry...most doors are fairly easily opened as long as they dont have a mortice lock engaged...........Sleep tight.!

[vivandorron]

Hi alavahalf...Please smile when I say...." I need more than a half after what you have said".

I intend using BillyBB's figures to give my friend and relative an element of comfort but, although I live in what is believed to be a safe village and my relative is about 300yards away, I may put the night latch on the cylinder lock before going to bed; which is shortly.

Apologies to thelewisgang for using their thread to discuss my problem with their respondents. Only wish I could have offered them some advice.

Best wishes all....Ron