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★★★★★
Great locks, but they need better hardware.
These are the best child protective locks I have ever used. What makes them so good is that, when the grandkids go home, you can turn them "off" so you can get back to normal. Also, it only takes a minute to walk around the kitchen and bathrooms and re-arm them when the grandkids are coming. Also, the mounting templates that come with the locks are ingenious, although the 'targets' for holes are a bit off from where they should be. THAT SAID, THE HARDWARE THAT COMES WITH THEM IS NOT VERY GOOD. The screws included with the locks should be standard pan-head Phillips #6 sheet metal screws, not the junk screws they send. Why? The heads of the screws are too small; for some installations, you have to tighten the screws down quite hard, and this will damage the mounting flanges on the locks and strikes. If you buy these, locks, go to your local hardware store and get a box of #6 pan head Phillips sheet metal screws, and throw out the stock screws. I've installed nearly 40 of these, so I have some experience. Also, get a box of #6 washers. Using both washers and good screws will ensure that you can tighten the screws enough to secure the locks/strikes in place without damaging their mounting flanges. Those little tykes will bang on the cabinet doors trying to get in, so you need to make sure the locks and strikes don't budge.
December 2015 · Baby Products · verified purchase
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