Yale PBS1 - 60mm Auto Deadlocking Night Latch (60mm, Brass)

I must say from the outset that my skills are of an electrical bent so my opinions of this are from that perspective.

I found the instructions a little difficult to follow as they were of the usual picture gram variety, leaving plenty of room for interpretation.

The actual lock itself was more chunky than I was expecting but that does infer quality construction.

Overall I am very happy with the finished installation and is functioning perfectly.

Basically this is a standard Yale night latch. My version was finished in brass effect.

The lock is value for money and the service from Safe was unbeatable. Ordered one day and delivered by courier on Saturday - the extra service costs a few extra pounds.

The build quality of this lock is reasonable but it is in no way as well made as the old Yale PBS1. In particular the solid brass handle is now much thinner; the manufacturer has reduced the thickness of the handle so that the back is less easy to hold. I am advised that the manufacture of this lock is no longer made by the old British company - that having been sold to an international lock company.

That all said the lock functions as it should - I doubt it will last over 30 years as did the old one.

I'm very disappointed by this product. It is an absolute nightmare to fit, with terrible and incorrect instructions (for example the little balls that you are supposed to put in front of the screws and that can't possibly fit snug - what are they for?). The fact that it only comes with one set of screws at maximum length is really irritating at this price - unless you have a really thick door leaf of over 50mm or so ,all screws need to be hand-cut to fit your door! Why on earth can't they supply long, medium and short screws and ask for 5 quid more? Cutting the screws to size is a right nightmare and I also injured my finger when doing this. It took me nearly 4hrs to fit the lock!! The ease of use is good from the inside except for the hold-open button which doesn't release in the normal way, but the (unfortunately fixed) pull on the outside is so close to the door that a male finger doesn't fit beneath - these pulls are normally bent forwards for a reason. The shiny finish looks cheap and I really hope the sheen disappears soon (who wants a shiny door handle on an old house, they should offer in antique brass). Finally, the hold open button and it's massive surround is made of black and red plastic. Seriously, on a lock of that price? Even on a cheap Yale it is made of brass. I cannot really comment on security. To be honest, I would buy a lower security lock in the future - easier to fit and prettier.

This was to replace an earlier model Yale lock. It works in a very similar way and is an ok product, but I note that it has been cheapened by reducing the metal on the handle which makes it very uncomfortable to operate. Not what I expect from a leading brand. Disappointing really…

Excellant product but handle not as solid as they use to be. My fitter had a struggle fitting it but more the door rather than the product. Overall a very useful and strong lock and would always recommend there use.

It was delivered quickly and efficiently and I can highly recommend the company. Thank you

It brilliant item and finish the job well, very secure and tough, I feel relieved and relaxed that I will home secured

Standard solid yale lock - looks great, but very disappointed with cheap-feeling quality of inside latchl, used to open door from inside. This is now hollowed out, rather than solid as the old ones were. Feels rough and not pleasant to use. Feels like saving money and it shows unfortunately.

this is a great lock except for the handle which hollows in at the back. a solid handle would suit my arthritic hands. other than that, works perfectly, looks great and am very pleased with it. love the fact that it can be more secured by locking the key with the added protection. Looks great and is a solid piece of security

The night latch arrived when expected, was a good price and was easy to fit, replacing an older night latch. A little chiselling was required to ensure a perfect fit.

I have one small gripe. The "tongue" of the latch is made very square. So much so that we can only close the door either by turning the key or by really slamming the door. If it were slightly rounded, I believe it would be much easier to close. Perhaps it will round off with time, but I'm not optimistic.

This is a terrible lock. I bought it as a replacement for an identical Yale night latch that had finally worn out after years of good service. By comparison, the build quality and use of this fitting are both poor; the cylinder front plate shows scratches from first use, it sits loose behind the collar. The hand turn is hollowed and is uncomfortable to use.

We replaced it with another brand after 2 weeks. I would not recommend this lock if Yale sold it for £5.