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).
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)
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 😀
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
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
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.
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 😂
@@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
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 👌
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
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
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 ?
