OnlineGarageDoorSpares Garage Door External Emergency Release Device – Round Flat Key Type with 3' Cable

I had been looking for a cable release system to replace the system installed with our new door about 3 years ago. The old lock had somehow seized and the flimsy key would not even enter the lock (it seems most of these are now made poorly). The key and cylinder of this system are much more robust and mechanically smooth. Feel fortunate to have discovered the need to replace the cable release system before a power outage would have resulted in such discovery.Check your current hardware dimensions first: The hole required for insertion of this hardware (2.54mm/1") was larger than my existing hole, but the mounting holes were spaced the same (~38.5mm/1.5"). Length of insert for lock cylinder is ~ 40mm/1.6". See pics.

After blocking up the rear access to my garage I needed to fit an emergency release mechanism. This was easy to install and is a very effective way to release if the motor should fail

I bought this for an electric roller door, I have ours fitted to the outside to give more room in the garage, the fitter never fitted a lock and simply left the hole in for the emergency winder in the event of a power outage, I simply cut off the cable and drilled the hole to 26mm and fitted the lock, better than paying over £56 for the same product without a cable on, it simply removes the barrel of the lock leaving a nice hole to insert your emergency long key, cheap and secure fix.

Works well and gives access in the event of a power cut.

Quality product well made with top notch security lockBought this and fitted to a freinds garage door.Bought another to replace the cheap one on my garage door

Great product. Easy install. No complaints.

Very simple but much needed piece of kit. Good quality, hopefully never needed!!

Works a treat. All the parts required are included. I can get in my garage now when there is a power cut !