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PDQ TJ125 Communicating Tubular Lever Lock
Tubular Lever Lock with Stainless Steel Trim
The PDQ TJ125 is the Communicating function of the PDQ TJ Series Tubular Trim Suite Lock.
The PDQ TJ Series is a tubular lock for non-keyed interior functions: communicating, passage, privacy, double dummy and single dummy. A tubular lock installs through cross bores in the door rather than a pocket cut into the door edge, making for a simpler installation than a mortise lock.
The TJ is styled to coordinate with PDQ's MR Series mortise locks, sharing the same sectional rose diameter and lever designs, so one lever look can run across a project. Its levers and roses are investment cast stainless steel, offered with a round or square rose in ten lever designs, and the lock carries a five year limited warranty (except ball knob).
Key Features
- Investment cast stainless steel levers and roses
- Ten lever designs: Philadelphia, Boston, Miami, Chicago, Houston, Memphis, Orlando, Los Angeles, Dallas and Ball Knob
- Round rose 2-3/8" diameter or square rose 2-9/16"
- Fits doors 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" thick; ANSI 115.2 Type 161 prep for 2-3/4" backset, Type 160 optional
- 2-3/4" backset default with 2-3/8" optional; full lip strike default, T-strike and ASA strike optional
- Non-handed except Memphis (Orlando, Los Angeles and Houston are handed for the 211 single dummy only)
- Complies with ADA and ICC/ANSI A117.1 (except ball knob)
- Five (5) year limited warranty (except ball knob)
Technical Specifications
- Lock Function: Communicating
- Keyed Function: Non-Keyed
- Lock Type: Tubular
- Backset (Distance): 2-3/4"
- Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
- Warranty: 5-year
- Door thickness: 1-3/8" (35mm) to 1-3/4" (44mm)
- Backset: 2-3/4" (70mm) default, 2-3/8" (60mm) optional
- Latchbolt: 2-3/4" backset has 1-1/8" faceplate; 2-3/8" backset has 1" faceplate filler
- Strike: Full Lip default; T-Strike and ASA optional
- Rose: Round Rose 2-3/8" diameter; Square Rose 2-9/16"
- Door prep: ANSI 115.2 Type 161 for 2-3/4" backset; Type 160 optional
- Handing: Non-handed except Memphis; Orlando, Los Angeles, Houston handed for 211 function only
- Trim: Investment cast stainless steel levers and roses
- Lever designs: Philadelphia, Boston, Miami, Chicago, Houston, Memphis, Orlando, Los Angeles, Dallas, Ball Knob
- Compliance: ADA and ICC/ANSI A117.1 (except ball knob)
- Manufacturer Part Number: TJ125
Available Options
- Finish: 605 - Bright Brass, 606 - Satin Brass, 612 - Satin Bronze, 613E - Dark Oxidized Satin Bronze, 622 - Flat Black, 629 - Bright Stainless Steel, 630 - Satin Stainless Steel
- Lever Style: Philadelphia, Boston, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Memphis, Orlando, Houston, Los Angeles, Ball Knob
- Rose Style: Round Rose, Square Rose
- Also selected when ordering: Backset, Handing, Strike
Each configuration has its own PDQ part number, for example TJ125PHL605.
Typical Applications
- High-end residential
- Multi-family
- Offices
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the TJ levers be matched to PDQ mortise locks?
Yes. The TJ uses the same lever styles and sectional rose diameter as the PDQ MR Series mortise lock, so a project can use TJ on interior passage and privacy doors and MR mortise locks elsewhere with a matching lever design.
Does the TJ have a keyed function?
No. The TJ is offered in communicating, passage, privacy, double dummy and single dummy functions only, with no keyed entry function.
What is the communicating function used for?
It is used on doors that connect two adjoining rooms, such as hotel connecting rooms, letting either side lock the door from its own room.
Manufacturer Resources
PDQ TJ Series Architectural Submittal Sheet
Product Specs
- Department:
- Door Hardware
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Bored Locksets
- Product Type:
- Leverset
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Model:
- TJ125
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Series:
- TJ Series
- Lock Function:
- Communicating
- Keyed:
- No
- Electronic:
- No
- Door Hand Direction:
- Non-Handed
- Warranty:
- 5-year
- Tags:
- pdq tj125, tj125 pdq, tj125
- Subcategory:
- Cylindrical Locks
- Product Attribute:
- Cylindrical Locks
- Lock Type:
- Tubular
- Handle Type:
- Lever
- Product Function:
- Communicating
- Keyed Function:
- Non-Keyed
- Backset (Distance):
- 2-3/4"
- Standard Strike:
- Full Lip default
- ADA Compliant:
- Yes
PDQ TJ125KJ630 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the communicating function on the PDQ TJ125 lever lock actually do?
Communicating function is for a door between two adjoining rooms, like hotel connecting rooms: either side can lock the door from its own room. There is no key involved. The TJ125 is a non-keyed lock, so if you need a keyed entry on that opening this is the wrong function.
2) Will the PDQ TJ125 fit a 1-3/8 inch interior door?
Yes. The TJ125 covers doors from 1-3/8 inches (35mm) up to 1-3/4 inches (44mm), so both older interior doors and standard commercial 1-3/4 inch doors are in range. It is a tubular lock, installed through cross bores in the door face rather than a pocket mortised into the edge.
3) What backset and door prep does the PDQ TJ125 need?
Default is a 2-3/4 inch (70mm) backset with ANSI 115.2 Type 161 prep. A 2-3/8 inch (60mm) backset is optional and uses Type 160 prep. Backset is a required selection when ordering, so pick the one that matches the bores already in the door.
4) Do I have to specify handing on a PDQ TJ125 lever lock?
The TJ125 is non-handed in most lever designs, so one lock works on a left or right hand door. The exception is the Memphis lever, which is handed. Handing is still a required field on the order, so if you choose Memphis you need to state left or right hand.
5) Can I match PDQ TJ lever locks to the mortise locks on the rest of the project?
Yes. The TJ shares lever designs and the same sectional rose diameter as PDQ's MR Series mortise locks, so you can run TJ tubular locks on interior communicating, passage and privacy doors and MR mortise locks on the keyed openings with one consistent lever look through the building.
6) Does the PDQ TJ125 meet ADA lever requirements?
The TJ125 complies with ADA and ICC/ANSI A117.1 in its lever designs. The ball knob option does not, so if the opening is on an accessible route specify a lever rather than the ball knob.
7) Which faceplate comes with each backset on the TJ125?
The 2-3/4 inch backset latch carries a 1-1/8 inch faceplate. The 2-3/8 inch backset version uses a 1 inch faceplate filler. If you are replacing an existing latch, match the faceplate size to the mortise already cut in the door edge so you do not have to re-rout it.
8) Which strike should I order with the PDQ TJ125?
Full lip strike is the default. A T-strike and an ASA strike are both available instead, and strike is a required choice on the order. ASA is the one to pick when the frame is already prepped for a standard ASA cutout; T-strike suits a lighter frame prep.
9) What lever styles and finishes can I get on the PDQ TJ125?
Ten trim designs: Philadelphia, Boston, Miami, Chicago, Houston, Memphis, Orlando, Los Angeles, Dallas and a Ball Knob. Seven finishes: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613E dark oxidized satin bronze, 622 flat black, 629 bright stainless and 630 satin stainless. Each trim mounts on either a 2-3/8 inch round rose or a 2-9/16 inch square rose, and levers and roses are investment cast stainless steel.
10) Is a tubular lock like the PDQ TJ125 strong enough for multi-family or office doors?
The TJ125 is catalogued as a commercial lock and PDQ lists it for high-end residential, multi-family and office use. It is a non-keyed interior lock, so it belongs on connecting-room, passage and privacy doors rather than on entry or corridor openings that need a key and a heavier mortise lock.
11) Why choose a tubular lock over a mortise lock on an interior door?
A tubular lock drops into cross bores through the door face, so there is no edge pocket to rout. That makes installation simpler and faster than a mortise lock, which is why the TJ Series is used for non-keyed interior functions: communicating, passage, privacy, double dummy and single dummy. For keyed openings you move to a mortise lock such as PDQ's MR Series.
12) How is a PDQ TJ125 part number built when I order?
The configuration spells out the model, lever and finish, for example TJ125PHL605 for a Philadelphia lever in bright brass. On top of that you select backset, handing and strike, each of which is a required field.
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