Suggestion for a new Wiki section

Sep 15, 2010 1 Replies

My ancient mil has just broken her upvc bedroom window lock and it no longer works.



I don't have a clue how window/door locks/mechanisms work and came to the wiki hoping there were basic instructions there.



If someone could do a simple article on the bits and how they work, cams and such, it would be very welcome. Now I have to start from basics with an investigative dismantle and hope I can work out how it works. I do not expect it will be too challenging but........



Also does anyone know a supplier of upvc windows spares in north Bristol, or as a last resort, someone that does repairs of this simple nature?



Cheers.


The handle complete with its keylock is replaceable. Held on with 2 screws. Cost about =A36 from any BM, eg screwfix.com or toolstation.com. If you lose the key, a small screwdriver will do.

Note that there might be some that dont fit this pattern for all I know.

NT

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