Cannot find these same sweep locks

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Quick Learner from Leland, nc

Apr 18, 2020 2:06 pm

Please help. Cant find the same locks at home depo or lowes.

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Tom from SWISCO

Apr 21, 2020 11:32 am

Hello! I am very confident that we can supply a replacement lock for you. Before I can recommend anything, though, can you tell me the distance between the two installation holes? Please measure from the center of each hole. That will allow me to find something that fits in the same spot without having to redrill. I'd like to avoid that if we can.

Tom from SWISCO

Apr 21, 2020 12:51 pm

By back piece, do you mean the keeper? I'm not sure why you might be having problems with that. I can tell you at least that our 90-278 lock kit matches your dimensions. The lock will fit in the same holes, but I don't know if you will have issues with the keeper or not. I don't see anything particular about your keeper that would prevent it from working.

Quick Learner from Leland, nc

Apr 21, 2020 1:01 pm

The hole spacing is 2-1/16. And the backspace is 7/16. That's not the issue I'm running into however. Both pieces fit, technically, however the holes in the new latch piece are set much closer to the back piece making it impossible to install the new lock without drilling new holes. I tried to use the old back pieces but they are not compatible with the new locks. As far as drilling new holes, I already tried that and ran into the metal strip that goes around the glass.

Quick Learner from Leland, nc

Apr 21, 2020 4:49 pm

I apologize. I don't explain myself well sometimes. The lock on the left is the original lock. The one one the right is the new one. As you can see, the screw holes on the new one are set closer to the keeper than the original. If I try and just do a swap, the lock piece and the keeper end up too far apart to latch.

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Tom from SWISCO

Apr 22, 2020 8:49 am

I see what you mean. That's definitely a different lock. I think our 90-278 is closer in terms of style and it matches the dimensions you gave us. Review our information and let me know if you agree.

Dimensions for 90-278

Tom from SWISCO

Apr 22, 2020 10:40 am

Sure, we should have plenty in stock. You can place an order whenever you wish directly from our site. You could also call our customer service department at 856-317-6263 and they can place an order for you. Our hours are 8AM to 4:30PM EST, Monday to Friday.

Quick Learner from Leland, nc

Apr 22, 2020 10:52 am

Yes!! That looks almost identical. I've been to every hardware store in our area looking. They all have the exact same stock when it comes to these locks. I need 5 of them in total if you have that many on hand.