Toilet Indicator Lock Bolt Engaged/Vacant

Almost didn’t buy this as thought it would be poor quality given the price, but it’s well made and you only need basic DIY skills and a bit of WD40 to fit it. Looks great.

Good quality solid brass pieces which look good on the door. We like the outside indication do you don't have to guess if a family member is in the bathroom or not.The ability to open from the outside with a screwdriver or coin gives assurance that if someone is in distress eg an asthma attack you can get in to help them, particularly if the door opens outwards.

I have three of these. They are basic and good. However, the moving parts are held together by a snap ring and washer(s). The washer(s) are too thick on all three so that the mechanism is very stiff to turn. This is easily fixed by removing the snap ring carefully so as not to stretch it (I have special snap ring pliers which are very useful for jobs like this). Remove one washer (or fit a thinner washer) and replace the snap ring. The resulting play in the mechanism is no problem but ensures easy operation.

Well made fairly easy to fit just check clearance on both sides.Only thing that is a bit annoying is the shaft that turns the sign is very sloppy in the holes so it won't turn the sign fully, EG Vacant -reads Cant & Engaged--Enga!!I have since shimed a slim strip into 1 side, this has helped, Now reads Vacant & Engage!! I will do the lock side when I can find some more slim enough strip.

This product works ok but is wobbly and flimsy. The paper card insert ‘engaged’ was poorly printed and smudged.

Could not find this item in gold colour in any store locally, so happy to find this at such a great value. Came well packed, but don't expect any installation instructions, as none needed as obvious and very simple to install. The plated finish is very nice together with clear lettering, I am happy to give 5 stars!

Good sturdy lock, better and heavier than the one we had previously (from toolfix or screwstation) the inner bar is marked for sizing but was really tough to get through, a hacksaw will do it.

All good