My ancient mil has just broken her upvc bedroom window lock and it no
longer works.

I don't have a clue how window/door locks/mechanisms work and came to
the wiki hoping there were basic instructions there.

If someone could do a simple article on the bits and how they work,
cams and such, it would be very welcome. Now I have to start from
basics with an investigative dismantle and hope I can work out how it
works. I do not expect it will be too challenging but........

Also does anyone know a supplier of upvc windows spares in north
Bristol, or as a last resort, someone that does repairs of this simple
nature?

Cheers.

On Sep 15, 8:06*pm, Ericp wrote:
My ancient mil has just broken her upvc bedroom window lock and it no
longer works.

I don't have a clue how window/door locks/mechanisms work and came to
the wiki hoping there were basic instructions there.

If someone could do a simple article on the bits and how they work,
cams and such, it would be very welcome. Now I have to start from
basics with an investigative dismantle and hope I can work out how it
works. I do not expect it will be too challenging but........

Also does anyone know a supplier of upvc windows spares in north
Bristol, or as a last resort, someone that does repairs of this simple
nature?

Cheers.

The handle complete with its keylock is replaceable. Held on with 2
screws. Cost about £6 from any BM, eg screwfix.com or toolstation.com.
If you lose the key, a small screwdriver will do.

Note that there might be some that dont fit this pattern for all I
know.


NT