Questions and Answers for Schlage Bell Bright Brass Keyed Entry Door Knob

A:  Yes, all of our Schlage residential locks use a 5-pin C-keyway cylinder. If you have any other questions or require any further assistance, please call us at 888-805-9837 or email consumerschlage@allegion.com.

A:  Did not have issue with installation, but had issue with operation. Soon after installation, had difficulty trying to unlock with key. After inserting key, could not turn key to unlock. Can't remember if I took apart mechanism to check problem, but I did put graphite in key slot. After that it seems to work ok.

A:  Re Rocky: I did not have a problem with key, but when I finished installing I did squirt liquid silicone spray into key hole. As a side note our area just went through severe flooding and due to the moisture all my old locks were getting difficult for the key to go into so I sprayed all of them with silicone and it seemed to work well. On another side note, my wooden door also swelled and took a body slam to open. I had to grind off some wood but still sticking somewhat. Went to Google and the suggestion was dry Silicone. Had bought dry Silicone from Home Depot before but they did not have any but had a similar product with Teflon. I sprayed it on door frame and door and door much less sticking. Don't know how long that will last but as door dries out that should solve problem.

A:  No, the model for the interior of a Schlage handleset is F59. If you have any other questions or require any further assistance, please reach out to Customer Care at 888-805-9837.

A:  Yes

A:  The F51 is a residential Grade 2, meaning it exceeds most apartment building requirements, and exceed typical residential requirements. Grade 2 can be described as "light commercial". If you have any other questions or require any further assistance, please reach out to Customer Care at 888-805-9837.

A:  I am the one who asked this question. I called Schlage and found out the lock with the "505" designation had an extra durable (coating) finish for locks exposed to more harsh elements (as when you would have a door without a screen door to shield it from harsh weather.). Living in a cold weather climate I purchased the 505 version just to insure the locks finish will continue to look great for many more years to come. Worth the extra few cents to get the most durable finish available, in my opinion.

A:  No, the difference does not imply that the knobs are for left hand or right hand doors.

A:  I am sorry for the confusion. These locks look very similar but there is an additional coating on the F51A BEL 505 605 to help better protect the finish. Both models come with a lifetime finish warranty. In the event that the finish does not hold up against the elements, they can be replaced under the warranty at no cost to the original owner. If you have additional questions or need further assistance, feel free to call Customer Care at 888-805-9837.

A:  Unfortunately, there is no way to specify keying options through the website. However you can purchase the locks through this site and take them to the store once they arrive to have them keyed alike. If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to Customer Care at 888-805-9837.

A:  F51A is "panic proof" per se. When locked (thumb turn horizontal) and you go to open the door it will auto unlock. Requiring it to be re-locked by key or thumb turn when leaving.