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Window Wont Open - Help Needed

  • 02-09-2020 5:54am
    #1
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭


    So the attached is a pic of the window latch in the open position, but the window wont open, the key doesn't work and the lever wont move.

    I thought a hex/allen key would work , but none of them fit -
    is there a particular tool required??


Comments

  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭bobbyy gee


    some type starbit will work
    also try another key from another window


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,168 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    It looks to be in the open position. Or at least close to it. Can you feel a machinism moving as you turn it if yes then the lock part works.

    It could just be rust hinge, you may have to give the lower edges a sharp bang with something like the end of a piece of timber.


  • Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭VUDuo2


    thanks a mil for your suggestions bobbyy gee & listermint I'll try those later, cheers


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,498 ✭✭✭BrokenArrows


    VUDuo2 wrote: »
    So the attached is a pic of the window latch in the open position, but the window wont open, the key doesn't work and the lever wont move.

    I thought a hex/allen key would work , but none of them fit -
    is there a particular tool required??

    Looks like a security screw. You can screw them in but not out.

    You can buy a special tool to remove them but if you have a drill and a metal bit you can just drill them out.


  • Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭VUDuo2


    Got those screws out & lever off ,via a star bit.

    Now I have an open window in our 1st floor bedroom - which is nice, at the moment!!
    Thanks again to all.

    I think I'll replace the lever and maybe use this lube on the underside of the window ???


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