How can I attach this to an iron gate without hiring a locksmith?
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You are going to have to get a metal drill bit and drill holes for the screws. There is no other way as it is plastic.
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Mine was a new installation in a door that didn't already have a deadbolt. I used a 2 1/8" hole saw and a 1" hole saw to bore the holes. Then I used a 1/4" straight router bit to inset the strike plate and bolt plates, but that could be done manually with a chisel. Then of course a phillips screwdriver.
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If you do not have the instructions that came with the lock, you can request a copy from Mighty Mule, or find them on their web site. The instructions are very good and easy to follow. You are also welcomed to call customer service (phone # in the instruction folder) for specific issues. You will like the lock once it is installed. Good luck.
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it's attached like any other peephole, drill a hole thru door, and screw the two halves together from either side. There are "collars" one each piece to keep it from being pulled into the hole. On the outside of the door, the surface is convex, so nothing really to grab onto, but if your determined enough, I suppose you could. I would consider this reasonably tamper proof.
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You can go to a locksmith and they should be able to make a key for it. Most quality locks have a code on them. Locate that code and take it to a locksmith. They should be able to make a key by referencing the code number.
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Call Pella for a proper lock. Short of that you will have to drill extra holes in your door which is pretty cumbersome.
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Dont need a key... A small screw driver or knife will work. Just pop it in the hole and it will unlatch.
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I can't see any way to attach the two pieces if the door were not part of the structure.
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If you intend to install the unit on a metal door or gate, you will need a piece of rubber to insulate the lock box from the metal door/gate. OTHERWISE, you do not need anything else. Unlike "cowstein" I am completely happy with the lock.
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This gate is a really good option on the stairs and I do recommend it because it's out of the way and doesn't pose a trip hazard when you don't need it. However, as is, you do need to screw the 2 lock clips on the opposite side of the gate into something. Assuming you can't screw them into your metal spindle, you could use a kit to connect the gate to the rod. I used the "No Hole Stairway Baby Gate Mounting Kit By Safety Innovations" that I found here on Amazon. It provides a box type clamp around your spindle and a surface to mount (screw) the gate locks into. It wasn't particularly easy to install the gate or the kit but now that they are installed, they both work great.
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Nope. Get a hole saw and bore it out to standard deadbolt size. Most deadbolts soldhave a template included with instructions.
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We used a home made solution of bolting two boards around our banister and then securing the gate to that. We've had it up for several years and it's been rock solid. I think the company makes a kit you can use to do something similar:
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With the right amount of force and tools, I'm sure someone could "pull/pry" open any gate. From what I can tell from my install, I'd damage my gate before the opener gives. FYI, the opener contains a feature that lets you disengage/reengage the gear with a key, so the gate can be manually pushed open/close if necessary.
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The gate uses eye hooks to latch to and as a hinge. I don't see how it can be used without drilling holes. Also, read my review, this gate broke within a couple of months.
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The door is attached with 3 small hinges. If you wanted you could with a very small screw driver.
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I ended up using a gate I bought from home depot. I just used some screws to install it and was cheap and easy.
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Yes, you can procure a stainless bolt with a self-locking nut and replace the pin with it. However when something fails and you need to open the gate by removing the pin/pins you will need some tools.The lock is only to keep honest people honest, if someone wants in their going to get in.... the operator should also be holding the gate closed. you would want to replace those pins with bolts with self-locking nuts.