{"title":"Passage Lever Sets","description":"\u003cp\u003eA passage set is a door hardware mechanism where the latch retracts freely from either side with no locking function at all, and a passage lever set is simply that mechanism paired with a lever handle rather than a round knob. It's specified for internal doors like hallways and living areas where the door needs to open and close but never needs to lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a passage set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe passage mechanism is the simplest of the standard residential door lock types. Turning the lever on either side always retracts the latch bolt, with no button, turn-lock or keyway involved anywhere in the assembly. This is different from a privacy set, which adds a lock button for bathrooms and bedrooms, and different again from a keyed entry set for external doors. A passage lever set carries none of that complexity, which is exactly why it's the right choice for doors that only need to swing open and shut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose a lever over a knob for passage doors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLever handles are easier to operate one-handed, which matters on doors that get used constantly while carrying laundry, moving furniture or ushering kids through a hallway. A lever can be pushed down with an elbow or forearm when hands are full, something a round knob doesn't allow. For homes prioritising accessibility, levers are also generally easier to grip for anyone with reduced hand strength, which is a common reason renovators upgrade passage doors from knobs to levers even when the door itself doesn't need to lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLever styles in this range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes straight, curved and return-to-door lever profiles across contemporary and traditional design lines, including the Alicante passage lever set, which pairs a slim curved lever with a rose backplate suited to modern interiors. Lever length and the return-to-door detail (whether the lever curls back toward the door face at the tip) are the two main style variables worth checking against the rest of your internal door hardware, since matching these details keeps a consistent look through a hallway with multiple doors in view at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing and installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassage lever sets use the same door prep as passage knob sets, a standard crossbore hole through the door face with an edge bore for the latch, typically at a 60mm or 70mm backset. Because there's no lock cylinder or button mechanism to fit, installation is straightforward and doesn't require any additional prep beyond what's needed for the lever spindle and latch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere passage lever sets belong\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse passage levers on hallway doors, living area doors, walk-in wardrobes, linen cupboards and any internal door where privacy isn't a functional requirement. If you're renovating a full hallway of doors and want lever handles throughout for consistency and ease of use, passage lever sets are the correct spec for every door that doesn't lead to a bathroom, bedroom or the street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMatching finishes across a hallway\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis range is available in matte black, brushed nickel, satin chrome and brushed brass, matching the finish options used across our privacy lever and entry lever ranges. Running one finish through passage, privacy and entry doors in the same home avoids the mismatched look that comes from mixing hardware collections bought at different times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc_wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is a passage set?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003eA passage set is a door hardware mechanism where the latch retracts freely no matter which side the lever or knob is turned from, with no lock button, turn-lock or key involved. It's used on internal doors that need to open and close but never need to secure a room.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc_wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's the difference between a passage lever set and a privacy lever set?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003eA passage lever never locks, while a privacy lever includes a push or turn button on the inside face that engages the latch. Privacy sets are used on bathrooms and bedrooms, passage sets are used everywhere else internally.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc_wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy choose a lever passage set instead of a knob?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003eLevers can be operated with an elbow or forearm when hands are full, which suits high-traffic internal doors used constantly through the day. They're also generally easier to grip than a round knob for anyone with reduced hand strength.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc_wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat door prep does a passage lever set need?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003ePassage lever sets use a standard crossbore hole through the door face with an edge bore for the latch, at a typical 60mm or 70mm backset. There's no lock cylinder or button to fit, so the prep is the same as for a passage knob set.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc_wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the Alicante passage lever set different from the standard range?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003eThe Alicante is a specific lever design within this range, pairing a slim curved lever with a rose backplate for a more contemporary look. It uses the same non-locking passage mechanism as every other lever set in this collection, only the handle styling differs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n    #faq { margin: 20px 0 75px; }\n    .acc_wrap { margin-bottom: 7px; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(240,240,240,1); }\n    .accordion { background-color: #4f6d85; color: white; cursor: pointer; padding: 16px; width: 100%; border: none; text-align: left; outline: none; transition: 0.4s; line-height: 1.2; }\n    .panel { opacity: 0; background-color: white; overflow: hidden; height: 0; transition: height 0.5s ease, opacity 0.7s linear; }\n    .panel \u003e div { margin: 25px; }\n    .panel.active { opacity: 1; height: auto; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cscript\u003e\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n  var acc = document.getElementsByClassName(\"acc_wrap\");\n  for (var i = 0; i \u003c acc.length; i++) {\n    acc[i].addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n      var panel = this.querySelector(\".panel\");\n      var all = document.querySelectorAll('.panel');\n      for (var j = 0; j \u003c all.length; j++) { if (all[j] !== panel) { all[j].classList.remove(\"active\"); all[j].style.height = 0; } }\n      panel.classList.toggle(\"active\");\n      panel.style.height = panel.classList.contains(\"active\") ? panel.scrollHeight + \"px\" : 0;\n    });\n  }\n});\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is a passage set?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"A passage set is a door hardware mechanism where the latch retracts freely no matter which side the lever or knob is turned from, with no lock button, turn-lock or key involved. 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