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02-07-2017, 08:34 AM
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Window lock stuck.

Hi

One of my UPVC windows is jammed shut.

Looked around for someone to come and fix it, £75 call out charge.

Went on Youtube, found this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJvshk0boXU

Less than 5 minutes, job done, even by a complete numpty like me.
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02-07-2017, 08:38 AM
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Re: Window lock stuck.

You can find anything on utube

Well done Swims
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02-07-2017, 08:41 AM
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Re: Window lock stuck.

Excellent tip to remember, well done Swimmy
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02-07-2017, 09:29 AM
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Re: Window lock stuck.

That's really useful, thanks Swims...
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02-07-2017, 10:38 AM
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Re: Window lock stuck.

Interesting.
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02-07-2017, 10:40 AM
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Re: Window lock stuck.

That's brilliant Swims, I'll be able to escape now when Mrs Fox locks me in.....

My preferred method of adjustment has always been this highly sophisticated precision engineering tool.....

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04-07-2017, 08:46 PM
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Re: Window lock stuck.

Funny how this works isn't it.

It reminds me of a bloke where I used to work who reckoned he could open locked car doors with that stuff rigid plasticy tape stuff they wrap round big boxes and parcels.
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04-07-2017, 08:57 PM
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Re: Window lock stuck.

I have been involved in the window and glass industry for 40 odd years on and off, and I didn't know that.

Never too old to learn.
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04-07-2017, 09:58 PM
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Re: Window lock stuck.

Originally Posted by swimfeeders ->
Hi

One of my UPVC windows is jammed shut.

Looked around for someone to come and fix it, £75 call out charge.

Went on Youtube, found this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJvshk0boXU

Less than 5 minutes, job done, even by a complete numpty like me.
A very useful tip, especially when I am undertaking some burglarisationary activities on a dark and quiet evening.
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04-07-2017, 10:23 PM
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Re: Window lock stuck.

Originally Posted by JBR ->
A very useful tip, especially when I am undertaking some burglarisationary activities on a dark and quiet evening.
You would need to be breaking out, not breaking in.
 
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