UPVC Window Lock Stuck

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UPVC Window Lock Stuck

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Darren Chan

Күн бұрын

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@DarkSean 5 ай бұрын

Great video, thank you. Managed to open my window now and will order the replacement part 👍

@darrenchan6248 5 ай бұрын

👍

@stephencole9289 Ай бұрын

Also as a first step, check if the handle is actually connected properly ie if the handle lever is really floppy and easy to move, it could be the square shaft connecting it to the mechanism has slipped out. (found that out the hard way after 30 minutes of stripping down the system to find everyting else was ok).

@nosubtv4242 8 ай бұрын

Couldnt get seal to come away, couldnt get alan key to turn the full way. Much harder than it looks. Best call in the professionals.

@darrenchan6248 8 ай бұрын

Yes, it looks easy, but it’s quite tricky, first you need to find out which way the pins opened, and the Alan key maybe not long enough to reach the pin, I did it because it’s a too small job for some professional 😀

@nosubtv4242 8 ай бұрын

@@darrenchan6248got the same tools are yours now. Just can’t get it to turn enough. Been trying for half hour.

@stephencole9289 Ай бұрын

Thats a good technique. I was going to post a video of another way where you have to remove the triangular beading and then drill a 6mm hold at the right place (close to where your method finds the stuck catch), and then use a screwdriver through the hole to get to behind the latch and can usually lever it up (theres usually a stub or rivit head you can lever up) (look at a working window to see approx where that rivit etc is)

@stephencole9289 Ай бұрын

Re - replacing the broken mechanism -- they come in various offset sizes eg 20mm, 22m and its often a bit tricky to work out exactly which size you need

@darrenchan6248 Ай бұрын

Yes, I just took it out and brought it to the shop, luckily the shop is not far away from my house, or you can measure it and put it back until the delivery arrives

@nosubtv4242 8 ай бұрын

Will attempt this tomorrow, thanks!

@fredericksaxton3991 5 ай бұрын

Excellent content. Thanks. Can you do a video on the 2 stage 'Tilt' and/or 'Swivel' window. Hav emoved into an old flat and the handle is jammed and nowt happens.

@darrenchan6248 5 ай бұрын

TYSM, I would however unfortunately I do not have this type of window in my house 😄

@fredericksaxton3991 5 ай бұрын

@@darrenchan6248 OK, thank you for your reply.

@bazzajackson9167 6 ай бұрын

Think you need to put some grease on the new mechanism to stop it rusting up,otherwise great job

@darrenchan6248 6 ай бұрын

👍

@richat1691 10 ай бұрын

this is great, unfortunately im assuming to access the strip/locking mechanism you have to go at it from the outside ? Not possible for me.

@darrenchan6248 10 ай бұрын

I did it from inside. Unscrew the locking mechanism with a screw driver quite easily, but the new locking mechanism screw holes are different position, had to use a power drill to do it, be careful, don’t drop the tools on your roof tiles 😂

@richat1691 10 ай бұрын

@@darrenchan6248 ha ok, i just cant see how i can get to it - horizontal style window that once i open means i cant so much as see the strip let alone get a drill/screwdriver to it

@MRincognito007 9 ай бұрын

Have similar problem but my window mechanism is internal inly have pin coming out up and down any ideas?

@darrenchan6248 9 ай бұрын

No ideal what kind of lock mechanism you have, a picture will help, thanks

@davidnrose2135 3 ай бұрын

This is not as straightforward as it looks. Turning the Alan key in some windows pretty challenging tbf

@ryze5436 Жыл бұрын

Superb thanks 😊 👍

@darrenchan6248 Жыл бұрын

🙏

@Abdul-oi2ys Ай бұрын

Thanks

@darrenchan6248 Ай бұрын

@@Abdul-oi2ys 👌

@Coventry_Kiers_1984 5 ай бұрын

How do you install the new part? Is it an easy job, is there a video for it? Thanks.

@darrenchan6248 4 ай бұрын

It’s not difficult, there are few screws on the bottom of the lock mechanism, remove them, replace with the new lock mechanism, if the holes are not matching, drill the new small holes first, it will make it easier to screw the metal plate. It’s easier from outside, or do it from inside with a mirror to help you 👌

@Coventry_Kiers_1984 4 ай бұрын

@@darrenchan6248 thank you.

@stephencole9289 Ай бұрын

In some mechanisms, the long arms connect to the main mechanism via a toothed rack link connector, which is ajustable for length, and has a small plate over it to hold it in place

@thinkforyourself3422 Жыл бұрын

What tool are you sliding in the frame, where did you get it? Great info thanks

@darrenchan6248 Жыл бұрын

I bought this from Amazon: Loboo Idea 5 Piece Locksmith Lock Picking Tension Wrench Tool Set amzn.eu/d/4z84X6c I used a allen key first, but not long enough, this one slightly longer, it worked but quite flimsy, it bent already after one use. If you can find a longer and thin allen key, should be better. I hope this helps, thanks

@thinkforyourself3422 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply fella much appreciated 👍

@johnbarry2999 Жыл бұрын

How to remove the seal?

@darrenchan6248 Жыл бұрын

@@johnbarry2999 just pull it out with a small screwdriver, and press it back after it’s done 👌

@ihaseyes1169 11 ай бұрын

how did you get the black seal off to start the process?

@darrenchan6248 11 ай бұрын

Just use a flat screw driver to pick it up and pull it out

@RageGamerCBA Жыл бұрын

Have the same problem but dont have the tools shows in the video, i live in a council house though however due to me vaping alot and not being able to open the window the waiting time might be a pain so do you have any requests on what other tools i could use ?

@darrenchan6248 Жыл бұрын

You can try a L shape allen key, might work or maybe too short to catch the latch, good luck 🤞