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Emily from SWISCO responded:
June 22, 2022
Hello! Your handle looks like a match for our 82-002WK but we also sell it without a key lock, our 82-002, though it only comes in black. For a new interior pull, see the 88-002. The manufacturer doesn't make exterior pulls on these, unfortunately. It's just how these doors are designed. I apologize for any inconvenience. |
Just like a previous inquiry, I have a standard 6 5/8" sliding door handle assembly with just one handle and a cup on the outside. THIS SUCKS, especially with the gigantic heavy glass door that is very difficult to move with the little cup. Living in FL, I hate having to leave the door ajar when I'm outside just because I have trouble getting it open without a handle.
WHY, WHY, WHY does no one manufacture a standard 6 5/8" double handle assembly to replace this crappy set up? The closest thing I can find is a 6 9/16" double handle set--do you know if this size would fit in the same space given the small fraction they're off?
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
February 2, 2023
I understand your frustration. It's really just not a good design. I think the original logic was that an exterior pull would get in the way of the screen door, and while that may be the case in some instances it's obviously not universal. This is not my favorite door to work with. One thing you could try is drilling two holes above (or below, whatever's comfortable) the lockset and just mounting the pull directly to the door frame. It's not pretty and it's far from ideal but I've done it myself in a pinch and it works alright. Another thing to keep in mind is that your patio glass door shouldn't feel heavy. These are designed to open at a touch. Before you install any handles to the door frame, you should clean and lubricate both your tracks and your rollers to ensure that the door is rolling properly. If too much debris is gunking up the works then it doesn't matter what kind of grip you have on the handle; it would inevitably just break from the force required to push the door open. Happens all the time, even with the best handles. Hopefully these tips help! I'm sorry we can't offer you a better solution. It's just how these doors are designed. |
