Wright Products BLEUS3 Impressions Ballad Entry Knob, Polished Brass

by Wright

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Dress up the entryway with the multi-tiered rim on the ball-shape top of this classy knob from Wright Impressions. This locking knob is constructed from solid-forged brass for unsurpassed strength and durability--an important feature for the most frequently used doors in the house. Concealed screws make this knob even more appealing. The knob fits doors 1-3/8 to1-7/8 inches thick, and is equipped with a versatile 6-way latch and stainless steel bolt for easy installation, corrosion resistance and good looks. The unit is adjustable for 2-3/8- or 2-3/4-inch backsets to fit a wide variety door and jamb styles. The system meets ANSI Grade 2 security specs, and is UL listed with a 3-hour fire rating. Best of all, the knob is designed so that you have to hold the lock-button down as you close the door from the inside, which means you can't accidentally lock yourself out. It also opens from the inside without having to twist the turn-button lock for quick emergency exits. --Brian D. Olson

Amazon.com Buying Guide

Five Tips for Buying Door Hardware
There’s nothing that enhances style and function quite like new door hardware. It’s the first thing that catches the eye at the front door, and it feels good in hand throughout the home. Here are five tips to simplify the buying process.

What are the different types of door hardware?

Entry hardware installs on exterior doors, and includes knobs or handlesets (handle with deadbolt) that lock with keys or touch pads from the outside and turnbuttons from inside. A deadbolt lock optimizes security.
Privacy hardware is designed for bedrooms and bathrooms, locking with turnbuttons and not requiring keys.
Passage knobs and levers are designed for hallway doors, laundry rooms and closet doors that latch but don’t lock.
Dummy knobs and levers are decorative hardware pieces designed for pantry doors or other doors that only require a pull to open, with no latch or lock.

What safety features are available?
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) sets different grades for door hardware, such as Grade 1 (basic), Grade 2 (intermediate), and Grade 3 (highest). These days, with more and more intruders using "bump keys"--a key that can open almost any lock--or locksmith tools once intended only to resolve accidental lockouts, many manufacturers offer bump-resistant cylinders.

Will it fit my door?

• Standard doors are either 1-3/8 or 1-3/4 inches thick, with most hardware designed to adjust for either. Extension kits are available for thicker doors.

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• Most hardware is interchangeable, only requiring that the backset (the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the knob or lock, usually 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inches) matches the hole(s) in the door so that the latch or bolt throws properly. Some hardware sets adjust for both backset lengths.
• Levers come in both left- and right-handed models. To determine the appropriate handing, look at the door’s hinges from outside the door. If the hinges are on the left, you’ll need a left-handed lever. If the hinges are on the right, you need a right-handed lever.

Can I install it myself?
Most door hardware, including keypads and deadbolts, installs in under an hour with only a Philips screwdriver. Most keypads are powered by batteries, so no wiring is required. Handlesets sometimes require a drill. If the door or doorframe is not predrilled, door hardware usually comes with a paper template to mark holes for drilling and sawing with common spade bits and hole saws. Specialized tool sets also are available for door-hardware installation.

If you want to use one key on multiple entry handles or deadbolts, you will need a locksmith to "re-key" all the locks to the same key. This should be done before installation and only will work if all the hardware comes from the same manufacturer.

What cool hardware features are available nowadays?
Keypad locks and deadbolts let you add and delete numerous user codes as needed, providing family members, neighbors, baby- or pet-sitters with easy-to-remember codes. Cool for parents and great for keeping kids out of cleaning closets and utility rooms, some keypads have auto-lock mechanisms that lock after a few seconds in case you forget.
Once used only for government applications (as depicted in high-tech spy movies), biometric keyless entry systems, which scan dozens of different fingerprints for easy access, also are growing in popularity.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 3 x 4.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0009YDGNU
• Item model number: BLEUS3
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #227,441 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes