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Sash window won't stay up
Hello all.
When I raise that window, it won't stay up (no big deal), so I use a block of wood. I think that I can assume (correctly) that the weight of that "bit of metal" at the end of the cord is too low. Now, I'm fairly sure that I saw a website some time ago which supplied some "slide on" additional weights. I believe that they were circular metal discs with a slot (the slot ending at the centre of the disk). Am I imagining this? Can anyone come up with a supplier, or with some decent alternative solution. Thanks in advance. Sylvain. |
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On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:58:43 GMT, "Sylvain VAN DER WALDE"
wrote: Hello all. When I raise that window, it won't stay up (no big deal), so I use a block of wood. I think that I can assume (correctly) that the weight of that "bit of metal" at the end of the cord is too low. Now, I'm fairly sure that I saw a website some time ago which supplied some "slide on" additional weights. I believe that they were circular metal discs with a slot (the slot ending at the centre of the disk). Am I imagining this? Can anyone come up with a supplier, or with some decent alternative solution. Thanks in advance. Sylvain. That "bit of metal" as you describe it is a sash weight ..usually cast iron with a loop at the top to take the sash cord. I'm trying to figure out why the window won't stay up as it won't have got heavier and the sash weight won't have got lighter ....It might be an idea to have a look in the sash box ( by removing a panel in the runner ) and check the condidtion of the rope anyway ( remember to support the window if you are removing the weight or lifting it up ) otherwise you might get a sore head or worse . It could be that one of the weights ( there is one per side ) has become detached and causing your problem . You can still get weights,pulleys etc and cord is easy enough to get . . I haven't however seen what you are looking for but look through these links and see http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Sash+Weights&hl=en&lr=&cr=countryUK|count ryGB&newwindow=1&start=0&sa=N |
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Stuart wrote: That "bit of metal" as you describe it is a sash weight ..usually cast iron with a loop at the top to take the sash cord. I'm trying to figure out why the window won't stay up as it won't have got heavier and the sash weight won't have got lighter ....It might be an idea to have a look in the sash box ( by removing a panel in the runner ) and check the condidtion of the rope anyway ( remember to support the window if you are removing the weight or lifting it up ) otherwise you might get a sore head or worse . It could be that one of the weights ( there is one per side ) has become detached and causing your problem This is probably the case. Remeber that some sash windows don't actually have rope and weights but I guess this might be clear. |
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The sash may have got heavier by a change of glass. If this is the case and
the sash cords and weights are okay, just cut some old lead piping (from scrap yard maybe) cut a slot in it and fit around the sash cord above the weight. Keep adding lead until the sash is right. Do both sides though. ken |
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Stuart wrote: I'm trying to figure out why the window won't stay up as it won't have got heavier There is a possibility that the window may have got heavier if the glass has been replaced as this could be a different weight to the original glass. The other advice on things to look out for though is spot on. This link may be of use. http://www.sashwindowspecialist.com/diyguide.html There is also a very good section in the Reader's Digest DIY Manual. |
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"Stuart" wrote in message ... On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:58:43 GMT, "Sylvain VAN DER WALDE" wrote: Hello all. When I raise that window, it won't stay up (no big deal), so I use a block of wood. I think that I can assume (correctly) that the weight of that "bit of metal" at the end of the cord is too low. Now, I'm fairly sure that I saw a website some time ago which supplied some "slide on" additional weights. I believe that they were circular metal discs with a slot (the slot ending at the centre of the disk). Am I imagining this? Can anyone come up with a supplier, or with some decent alternative solution. Thanks in advance. Sylvain. That "bit of metal" as you describe it is a sash weight ..usually cast iron with a loop at the top to take the sash cord. I was being humorous. I nearly wrote "the weight of the weight (no pun intended)". As a matter of interest, I fitted two cords and parting beads to a sash window recently; and renewed 3 or 4 sash cords some years ago, which are still OK. So, I'm alright with actually tackling the job. I'm trying to figure out why the window won't stay up as it won't have got heavier and the sash weight won't have got lighter ....it might be an idea to have a look in the sash box ( by removing a panel in the runner ) and check the condidtion of the rope anyway ( remember to support the window if you are removing the weight or lifting it up ) otherwise you might get a sore head or worse . It could be that one of the weights ( there is one per side ) has become detached and causing your problem . The window is a standard one, and hasn't been modified. The weights have not become detached, as I can pull on both cords and feel their presence. One theory: some "swine " wanted the original weight/s, and substituted some "near enough" bits of metal. I'll find out in due course. Thanks for the links. Sylvain. You can still get weights,pulleys etc and cord is easy enough to get . . I haven't however seen what you are looking for but look through these links and see http://www.google.co.uk/search q=Sash+Weights&hl=en&lr=&cr=countryUK|countryGB&n ewwindow=1&start=0&sa=N |
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wrote in message ups.com... Stuart wrote: That "bit of metal" as you describe it is a sash weight ..usually cast iron with a loop at the top to take the sash cord. I'm trying to figure out why the window won't stay up as it won't have got heavier and the sash weight won't have got lighter ....It might be an idea to have a look in the sash box ( by removing a panel in the runner ) and check the condidtion of the rope anyway ( remember to support the window if you are removing the weight or lifting it up ) otherwise you might get a sore head or worse . It could be that one of the weights ( there is one per side ) has become detached and causing your problem This is probably the case. Remeber that some sash windows don't actually have rope and weights but I guess this might be clear. It is clear. Please see my previous reply. Sylvain. |
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wrote in message oups.com... Stuart wrote: I'm trying to figure out why the window won't stay up as it won't have got heavier There is a possibility that the window may have got heavier if the glass has been replaced as this could be a different weight to the original glass. Yes, a fair possibility. One easily missed. I will look at the supplied link. Thank you. Sylvain. The other advice on things to look out for though is spot on. This link may be of use. http://www.sashwindowspecialist.com/diyguide.html There is also a very good section in the Reader's Digest DIY Manual. I use to own such a manual, but donated it to a charity shop. It must have been an early edition, which I decided was now redundant. Sylvain. |
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"Ken" wrote in message ... The sash may have got heavier by a change of glass. If this is the case and the sash cords and weights are okay, just cut some old lead piping (from scrap yard maybe) cut a slot in it and fit around the sash cord above the weight. Keep adding lead until the sash is right. Do both sides though. That _is_ a good idea. I won't need these "slip-on" disks, after all (which might not be available, anyway). Sylvain. ken |
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In message , Sylvain VAN DER
WALDE writes "Ken" wrote in message ... The sash may have got heavier by a change of glass. If this is the case and the sash cords and weights are okay, just cut some old lead piping (from scrap yard maybe) cut a slot in it and fit around the sash cord above the weight. Keep adding lead until the sash is right. Do both sides though. That _is_ a good idea. I won't need these "slip-on" disks, after all (which might not be available, anyway). Mightons are a good source for sash window bits, what you are looking for are called makeweights: http://www.mightonproducts.com/catal...7&osCsid=7e6e4 0492fb27af955ec830551b73417 -- Chris French |
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"chris French" wrote in message ... In message , Sylvain VAN DER WALDE writes "Ken" wrote in message ... The sash may have got heavier by a change of glass. If this is the case and the sash cords and weights are okay, just cut some old lead piping (from scrap yard maybe) cut a slot in it and fit around the sash cord above the weight. Keep adding lead until the sash is right. Do both sides though. That _is_ a good idea. I won't need these "slip-on" disks, after all (which might not be available, anyway). Mightons are a good source for sash window bits, what you are looking for are called makeweights: http://www.mightonproducts.com/catal...7&osCsid=7e6e4 0492fb27af955ec830551b73417 Thanks, Chris. I will look at that website. Please look at my UPDATED message. Sylvain. -- Chris French |
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