Waldi Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 I’m installing a new set of locks, but they can be installed in 2 ways, 180 degrees apart. What is the correct way for installing the door- and boot lock? And is there a reason for this? As an example, is orientation in attached pic correct? Thanks, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 That’s how mine is Waldi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 Not sure it matters, Waldi, but just as a thought, do you think water would drain out better if it were reversed? Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted January 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) Thanks Kevin. Ed, that is a good point. I looked in the WSM, the barrel in the glove box lid is indeed shown like that. But the boot lid barrel is not “self draining” (well it is, but into the boot:) ) Anyone who knows the right orientation? Thanks, Waldi Edited January 11, 2020 by Waldi added pics from WSM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 Ed is correct Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted January 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 Thank you Neil, I will rotate the lock barrel so it drains better to the outside. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) On 1/11/2020 at 3:38 PM, Waldi said: Thanks Kevin. Ed, that is a good point. I looked in the WSM, the barrel in the glove box lid is indeed shown like that. But the boot lid barrel is not “self draining” (well it is, but into the boot:) ) Anyone who knows the right orientation? Thanks, Waldi Hi Waldi, I doubt very much that there would by any significant difference in water draining out the other way around. If there is water penetration into the keyway profile plug it would wash down the wafers (sliders) as they are cut through both sides and then go into the cylinder barrel and then drip through the back. As a norm most locks but not all have the cylinder profile with the cuts of the key facing up for entry into the profile, the cubby lock you show from the WSM could of been shown with the profile in the locked position. Just sharing my 46years of knowledge as a Master Locksmith/Safe Engineer. Hope this makes some sort of sense but basically it’s what ever you prefer aesthetically. Edited January 13, 2020 by Kevo_6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted January 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Hi Kevin, 46 years of experience can’t be beaten! With the combined experience on this forum, we could handle most technical queries, and probably a couple of others too. Regards, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, Waldi said: Hi Kevin, 46 years of experience can’t be beaten! With the combined experience on this forum, we could handle most technical queries, and probably a couple of others too. Regards, Waldi Exactly Waldi, this forum is priceless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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