safe bathroom lock

[Mark D. Smith]

Hi

i am looking for the type of lock used in hospital bathrooms where the user can have privacy but if required can be open using a simple key. i know i could fit a yale lock but that is ugly on the inside of a bathroom. does anyone know what they are called. (assuming i have described what i am looking for in enough detail).

Mark

[Palindr☻me]

Round here we just whistle.. However, if you go to

and search for "bathroom catch" - you will find loads of them. They can all be opened from the outside, in an emergency.

[Jonbhoy]

A bathroom turn i think they are called would be fine for the job.Turns to lock it from inside and in an emergency there is a small notch on the outside that you can use a flat head screwdriver or a penny to open it easily.

Jon

[Mark D. Smith]

Mums 72 and not very good at whistling

thanks for the link & name

Mark

[Mark D. Smith]

Hi Jon

that's pretty much what i am looking for.

Mark

[Jonbhoy]

Hi Mark,

You can pick them up anywhere pretty cheaply and in all colours and finishes.Very easy to install too as they are independent of whatever lever you might be using.B&Q and homebase always have loads in stock.

Jon

[Periproct]

Only downside is it allows your small nephew to unlock the door while you are in the bath and attack you with a water pistol.

[Palindr☻me]

Let me think about this - I am (already wet) in a bath with *gallons* of water and he (dry) has a water pistol. Yep, that seems a fair match..

I am assuming a very young nephew...;)

Not that I need worry anyway - mens ability, or lack of it, to aim in a bathroom is pretty legendary.

[Mark D. Smith]

I resemble that remark! which is why i refuse to have a WC in the bathroom ;-)

Mark