What is this called?

This topic has 14 replies, 10 voices, and was last updated 3 November 2019 at 23:41 by Nigel Graham 2.

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12 October 2019 at 11:01 #35638
Iain Downs
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And where can you buy them?
Advert

12 October 2019 at 11:01 #432929
Iain Downs
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I know what it does – it's part of the catch system for a double glazed window. However, google is not being my friend here (or amazon or ebay) as I don't know what they are called.

And in place

I'm sure you all think I should get out my calipers, draw up a plan and make one out to mild steel, but I have neither the patience (nor probably the skill) to hack up something which probably costs a pound to buy! If only I know where!

Many thanks in anticipation.

Iain
12 October 2019 at 11:11 #432931
Mike Poole
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Try searching for window keeps.

Mike
12 October 2019 at 11:11 #432932
Journeyman
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Try a search on Espagnolette Bolts and the bit you are looking for is called a keep. Often referred to as espag locks.

John
12 October 2019 at 11:14 #432933
Nicholas Farr
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Hi, have at look at Window Furniture

Regards Nick.
12 October 2019 at 11:16 #432934
Brian G
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You could try somebody like handlesandhinges.co.uk

Brian
12 October 2019 at 11:23 #432936
Mike Poole
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**LINK**

try here It’s a Fuhr item

Mike

Edited By Mike Poole on 12/10/2019 11:53:36
12 October 2019 at 11:25 #432937
dcosta
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Hi Iain, good morning.

You cant try ***HERE***
Withou looking further I found a variation.

For searching I used "window keeps GU" , being GU one maker of PVK keeps.

Regards
Dias Costa

Edited By dcosta on 12/10/2019 11:32:06
12 October 2019 at 11:36 #432939
roy entwistle
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I believe the good book says " Ask and ye shall receive "

Roy
12 October 2019 at 11:40 #432940
Daniel
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Google Reverse Image Search often works well with these kinds of problems.

ATB,

Daniel
12 October 2019 at 13:32 #432951
peak4
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Posted by Mike Poole on 12/10/2019 11:23:28:

**LINK**

try here It’s a Fuhr item

Mike

Edited By Mike Poole on 12/10/2019 11:53:36

Oddly cheaper on ebay from the same source £9 inc P&P

Bill
12 October 2019 at 14:07 #432956
Mike Poole
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That’s a good spot Bill, looks like Iain is sorted.

Mike
12 October 2019 at 15:24 #432962
Iain Downs
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Many thanks for all your help.

Especial Gold Stars for Mike and Bill for (astoundingly) finding just the right piece and then finding it cheaper! (Yes, Yorkshire).

Iain
20 October 2019 at 12:50 #434031
Iain Downs
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And just to complete the circle, here it is fitted in place.

The window still needs a little 'help' when opening, but it's much better than it was.

Thanks again to all who helped.

Iain
3 November 2019 at 23:41 #435897
Nigel Graham 2
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A bit off-topic but I couldn't resist the "what they are called" theme:

The Weymouth company Eurofasteners closed some months ago – as its name implied it sold a very large range of engineering and general fastenings etc.

The business now renting the building, on an industrial-estate, has placed a probably heartfelt notice on the door, reading something close to this…

"No we do not know what has happened to Eurofasteners, nor where they have gone.

And we do not know where you can get one of those… try Screwfix."
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