I've got a UPVC door with a 5 point multipoint locking system with a "GU" logo and the numbers "6-22922" on the top and bottom lock mechanisms.
The door/mechanism locks fine. My problem is that after opening the door, if I release the handle, all the 5 locking points just slide out of
the door into the locked position, meaning I can't close the door without pulling the handle into the down position beforehand. I'm guessing
there's something broken in the centre handle/gearbox assembly but if someone could point out what to look for it would be a great help.
UPVC Door lock mechanism points keep coming out
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Re: UPVC Door lock mechanism points keep coming out
sounds like a spring/latch has had it in the gearbox
you need to find out what size backset you have.
https://www.g-u.com/UK/en/home.html
you need to find out what size backset you have.
https://www.g-u.com/UK/en/home.html
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Re: UPVC Door lock mechanism points keep coming out
Oh the Backset is 35mm, and the handle-to-lock is 92mm. I'm gong to take it apart shortly to confirm identity of the gearbox.
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Re: UPVC Door lock mechanism points keep coming out
looks like there are 2 types new and old
https://www.handlesandhinges.co.uk/mult ... turer[]=GU
Plenty on ebay - avoid the cheaper copys
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... x&_sacat=0
https://www.handlesandhinges.co.uk/mult ... turer[]=GU
Plenty on ebay - avoid the cheaper copys
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... x&_sacat=0
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Re: UPVC Door lock mechanism points keep coming out
Hi flash.
Thanks for the prompt and helpful response again, much appreciated!
I definitely have the old GU gearbox type; it's identical to the one shown at https://www.handlesandhinges.co.uk/mult ... nufacturer[]=GU on the left. (Mine also has "35/92 E-19786" stamped on it.)
I'm a bit confused though. You said plenty on ebay - avoid the cheaper copies, which is fair enough, but how much do I have to spend to do this please? Do you have a recommendation please?
Thanks,
Andy
Thanks for the prompt and helpful response again, much appreciated!
I definitely have the old GU gearbox type; it's identical to the one shown at https://www.handlesandhinges.co.uk/mult ... nufacturer[]=GU on the left. (Mine also has "35/92 E-19786" stamped on it.)
I'm a bit confused though. You said plenty on ebay - avoid the cheaper copies, which is fair enough, but how much do I have to spend to do this please? Do you have a recommendation please?
Thanks,
Andy