Emtek Designer Brass Crystal Knobsets - Lowell Knob, Privacy Set
- Can be ordered with any Brass rosette
- Sold as complete set. Includes Latch and Strike Plate
- 28 Degree Latch (included when CF Mechanism is selected)
- Fits any door between 1-3/8” to 2-1/4" thick with a 2-1/8" bore standard door prep*
- Standard latch is for 2-3/8" backset. Specify 2-3/4" backset if required
* STRETTO rosette requires a 1-1/4” diameter bore hole and 2-hole door preparation for thumbturn privacy
Specifications:
- Backset: Adjustable 2-3/8" or 2-3/4"
- Cross Bore: 2-1/8"
- Door Thickness: 1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
- Latch Faceplate: Round or Square Corner
- Material: Brass
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Collection:
- Glass & Porcelain
- Product Type:
- Knobsets
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Bored Locksets
- Subcategory:
- Knobsets
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Handle Type:
- Knob
- Lock Function:
- Privacy/Bed/Bath
- Lock Type:
- Tubular
- Series:
- Lowell
- Theme:
- American Designer
- Electronic:
- No
- Keyed:
- No
- Keyed Function:
- Non-Keyed
- MAP Policy:
- Yes
- Product Function:
- Privacy/Bed/Bath
- Product Style:
- Glass
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Substrate:
- Brass
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Emtek 8207.LW.US15 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Emtek Lowell crystal knob fit a standard 2-1/8 inch bored door?
Yes. The Lowell privacy knobset installs in standard door prep with a 2-1/8 inch cross bore. The one exception is the STRETTO rosette, which needs a 1-1/4 inch diameter bore hole and a 2-hole door preparation for the thumbturn privacy function, so if you are matching existing prep, stay with a rosette that uses the standard 2-1/8 inch bore.
2) Does the Emtek Lowell privacy set work with a 2-3/4 inch backset, or only 2-3/8?
Both. The latch is adjustable for a 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch backset, and backset is a required selection when ordering. The standard latch ships set for 2-3/8 inches, so specify 2-3/4 inches if that is what your door is bored for. 2-3/8 is typical on residential interior doors and 2-3/4 on heavier or commercially prepped doors.
3) What's the difference between the Standard Latch, the 28 Degree Latch, and the CF Mechanism on the Emtek Lowell knob?
Three latch choices. The Standard Latch is the conventional tubular latch. The 28 Degree Rotation Latch reduces how far you have to turn the knob to retract the bolt, which suits glass and crystal knobs that are harder to grip and turn. The CF Mechanism gives rosettes with no exposed screws for a cleaner face, and it includes the 28 degree latch. Pick CF if you do not want screw heads showing on the rose.
4) Is a privacy knob the right function for a bedroom or bathroom door, or do I need a keyed lock?
Privacy is the correct function for bed and bath. The Lowell privacy set is non-keyed and locks from the inside (thumbturn or button on the interior rose) with an emergency release outside, so nobody is carrying a key to the bathroom. If you need a locking exterior or office door instead, that is an entrance or entry function, for example the Deltana 6171 Round Knob Entry or the Cal-Royal BER00 entrance/office knob lock. For a closet or hall door that never locks, use a passage set.
5) Is the Emtek Lowell crystal knob suitable for a commercial corridor or high traffic building?
No. This is a residential-duty decorative tubular lockset in brass with a glass and porcelain collection knob, intended for interior doors in homes and finished residential spaces. For commercial traffic or a graded spec, use a cylindrical lock built for it, such as the Schlage D10S Grade 1 passage knob, the Dexter C2000 Grade 2 privacy knob, or the Sargent 8XG04 Grade 1 storeroom knob lock.
6) I need a privacy knob with an ANSI grade for a commercial project - what should I use instead of the Emtek Lowell?
The Emtek Lowell crystal knobset is a residential brass knobset. For a graded privacy knob, the Cal-Royal BER20 is a Grade 3 privacy knob lock with brass trim for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, the Pamex FTF10 Baron is a Grade 3 privacy knob lockset over the same door range, and the Dexter C2000 privacy ball knob is Grade 2, non-clutching and non-keyed, also 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch.
7) Which of the knob options that look similar to the Emtek Lowell privacy set will not actually lock the door?
Dummy trim looks like a knobset but has no latch and no privacy mechanism, so it cannot substitute for the Emtek Lowell privacy/bed/bath knobset. Dummy-function knobs include the BEST 6K single dummy trim, the Schlage A170 single dummy trim, the Cal-Royal BA40 dummy knob, the Bravura Biloxi dummy knobset, and the Omnia 434/0 and 442/00 single dummy latchsets. Use those only on a fixed inactive leaf.
8) Is there a privacy knob option for a door thicker than 1-3/4 inch?
The Emtek Lowell crystal knobset fits doors from 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick with a 2-1/8 inch bore in standard door prep. Among privacy-function peers, the Deltana 6112 St. Thomas Knob Privacy covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, while the Cal-Royal BER20, Pamex FTF10 and Dexter C2000 privacy knobs are each listed for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors.
9) Does any comparable knob lock carry a fire rating if the Emtek Lowell crystal knob does not suit a rated opening?
The Emtek Lowell is a residential brass privacy knobset. Where a rated cylindrical knob lock is required, the Falcon W101 is a Grade 2 medium duty cylindrical knob lock with a fire rating and a 2-3/4 inch backset in passage/closet function, and the Falcon X101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty cylindrical passage knobset with a fire rating, an interchangeable core, and a 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch door range.
10) What comes in the box with the Emtek Lowell knobset, or do I need to buy the latch separately?
It ships as a complete set: both knobs, the rosettes, the latch, and the strike plate. Nothing else is needed for a standard bored door. The latch faceplate is available with round or square corners, so match whatever is already mortised into your door edge to avoid patching the jamb prep.
11) Which rosettes and finishes can I get the Lowell crystal knob in, and can I match it to other Emtek doors in the house?
The Lowell knob pairs with the Lancaster, Ribbon and Reed, or Rope rosette, in seven finishes: French Antique (US7), Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B), Pewter (US15A), Polished Brass Lifetime (US3), Polished Chrome (US26), Satin Nickel (US15), and Unlacquered Brass (US3NL). It can be ordered with any Emtek brass rosette, so you can carry one rosette pattern and finish across passage, privacy, and dummy openings. A split finish can also be requested if you want different finishes inside and out.
12) What are the decorative privacy knob alternatives if I want a solid metal knob instead of crystal?
Same job, different look. The Baldwin Estate 5077 Bethpage privacy knob with R027 rose and the Baldwin Estate 5000 Baltimore privacy set with 5148 rose (2-3/8 inch backset, full lip strike) are decorative brass privacy knobs. Deltana's 6112 St. Thomas privacy knob is another, and it covers 1-3/8 to 2 inch doors. For a plainer, cheaper privacy knob the Pamex FTF Baron Grade 3 privacy lockset fits 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors. Crystal is what distinguishes the Lowell; the alternatives are metal knobs.
13) What do I use if the door does not need to lock at all - a hall or closet door instead of a bed or bath?
The Emtek Lowell knobset is a privacy/bed/bath function, so it has a thumbturn rather than free passage. For a non-locking opening, passage knobs include the Baldwin Estate 5011 Colonial passage knob with 5058 rose, the Pamex FTF30 Baron Grade 3 passage knob lockset, the Arrow MK01 Grade 2 passage cylindrical knob lock for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Schlage D10S Grade 1 heavy duty passage latch with Orbit knob.
14) The door needs a key, not a thumbturn - what knob replaces the Emtek Lowell privacy set?
The Emtek Lowell knobset is non-keyed. For a keyed opening, the Cal-Royal BER00 is a Grade 3 entrance/office knob lock with a Kwikset keyway, the Pamex FTF-00 Baron is a Grade 3 entrance/office knob lockset, the Dexter C2000 entry/office ball knob is Grade 2 and keyed, and the Sargent 8XG04 is a Grade 1 heavy duty storeroom/closet single cylinder knob lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset.
15) I am outfitting several interior doors at once - is there an alternative sold in a multi-pack or combo instead of individual sets like the Emtek Lowell?
The Emtek Lowell crystal knobset is sold as a complete single set including latch and strike plate, with backset, finish and rosette selected per set. For multi-door buys, the Sure-Loc Bergen round knob is offered as a 6-pack with adjustable backset, and the Schlage Residential F500 Plymouth with Georgian knob is a combo pack with adjustable backsets and dual strikes for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch.
16) How does the Emtek Lowell privacy knob differ from the Baldwin Estate 5000 Baltimore privacy knob?
Both are privacy-function knobs. The Emtek Lowell is a brass crystal knob that can be ordered with any brass rosette, in finishes including Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B), Satin Nickel (US15), Polished Chrome (US26) and Unlacquered Brass (US3NL), with a 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch backset. The Baldwin Estate 5000 privacy set is preconfigured: a 2 inch Baltimore knob with 5148 rose, 2-3/8 inch backset and full lip strike.
17) Can I order the Emtek Lowell knobset for a thicker than normal door?
Door thickness is a free-text field on the order, so if your slab is thicker than standard interior stock you enter the actual measurement and the set is supplied to suit. There is also a comments field for anything unusual about the opening. Measure the slab, not the casing, before you order.
18) Is there a keyless combination knob alternative to a privacy knob for a shared interior door?
The Emtek Lowell crystal knobset is a mechanical non-keyed privacy set with a thumbturn. If the door instead needs code entry, the Lockey 3830 is a mechanical keyless combination knob lock with auto-locking passage function, listed for doors 1 3/16 inch to 2 inch thick.
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