Bales catch size

May 07, 2013 5 Replies

Very quick Q:



For a (say) 19mm Bales catch such as

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does the 19mm refer to the diameter of the ball, or the width of the plate?


dont thunk i've seen one with a 19mm ball ever.

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- would imply that it is the depth of the ball recessed into the door. (19mm = D)

larkim put finger to keyboard:

Thanks for the link. I looked at Screwfix and Toolsatan and neither gave dimensions.

I believe it is the diameter of the tube/hole you have to drill to fit it.

harry put finger to keyboard:

Hmmm. Think I'll pop into Homebase to measure up, then go to Screwfix to buy.

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