Bizarre question, what locks do they have in singapore

[sidpick]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could be so kind in telling me what types of locks you could find in singapore and the more 'developed' parts of china / far east ( i.e: cities)

I would of thought it would be cylinder locks, has anyone got first hand knowledge of locks used - specific brands etc

Funny question I know, any answers would be greatly appreciated!!

[greyman]

I don't think it's a bizarre question. Singapore is like anywhere else in Asia - they're looking at the best locks around and adapting them to their market.

Its been a while since I looked, but they have lots of pin tumbler locks, wafer locks, some lever (remember - it was a British colony). They seem to like Kaba and dimple locks too, but I suspect ASSA Abloy is making inroads...

One thing I recall is car locks - the aftermarket shops sell ACE and Keso/Kaba locks to retrofit cars and vans.

Funny how you memory gets jogged - I also remember seeing lots of cheap imitations of Abus/Abloy locks by various names like Rocket. They may be from China though.

[Shrub]

Looking at places like newsparkling it seems copied MTL are quite common, those places dont seem to sell much lever tooling so i guess they arent like over here.

[sidpick]

Cool, Ta for the replies, Thats what I was suspecting - recon there will be quite a lot of electrical stuff too!!

Thats good info about the after market car locks - that could really ruin your day!!!

Hopefully I'll find a local 'safeventures' with decoders!! Its a long trip back for tools!!

Thanks!

[Shrub]

You moving?

[taylorgdl]

I wasn't in a fit state to be looking at locks while I was there. The hotels all had magnetic strip card readers, but other than that, I don't know.

G.

[sidpick]

I'm not moving - just may be staying for a little while!!! I will be paying new sparkling a visit if I do!!!!

[Mr. Lock Pick]

hun.