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UPVC window - Lock mechanism screwed

  • 19-08-2014 10:29AM
    #1
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,493 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    need to repalce a few handles on UPVC windows but unfortunately, the vertical mechanism on one of them is fecked. I can take off the handle, but the square slot that would normally receive the handle is completely shattered so I cant open to replace. Any tricks of the trade to open, other than brute force ??


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  • #2
    Tokyo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,655 ✭✭✭✭Tokyo


    How mangled are we talking here? There isn't usually a huge amount of resistance in the locking mechanism (unless it's seized), so generally if you can get anything at all into the slot that will get a bite, it will turn.

    A photo would help if you could upload one....


  • #3
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,493 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Hi Mike, difficult to get a snap as its just a 15mm approx hole. But the square recepticle on the mechanism itself is fecked. Not even a chance of retro-fitting something to get a 1/4 turn on the bar to open. Brute force next step ??


  • #4
    Tokyo
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    TBH, yes, I'd be going through the toolbox to find a screwdriver or similar that's the right size to wedge into the square socket on the mechanism, and turning it a quarter turn to open....


  • #5
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,493 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    mike_ie wrote: »
    TBH, yes, I'd be going through the toolbox to find a screwdriver or similar that's the right size to wedge into the square socket on the mechanism, and turning it a quarter turn to open....
    Unfortunately, the square slot is not there :( Totally disintegrated. Time for a flat jemmy bar me thinks. I was toying with the idea of removing the DGU retaining strips and hoping for inner side access to the mechanism strip but removing the glass may not expose anything.


  • #6
    jimf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,052 ✭✭✭jimf


    removing the dg units will expose nothing try an extension from a socket set got me out of trouble with 1 of these before cant remember what size 1/4 or 3/8 I think


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  • #7
    2009_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭2009_


    Sounds like the gearbox on your espag is worn out...jump onto youtube and search for "opening a espag" ...id attach a link if i was able.

    Should only take a minute to get the window open


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