And my storm window pivots are breaking as well. What do you recommend?
Replacement for a Pacesetter Latch
Home Owner from USA
Feb 23, 2018 4:47 pm
My Pacesetter storm door parts are breaking. I know these parts are no longer made. Have you heard which of your alternative slide bolts work best?
And my storm window pivots are breaking as well. What do you recommend?
And my storm window pivots are breaking as well. What do you recommend?
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Paul from SWISCO
Feb 27, 2018 2:22 pm
We actually had one of our customers come up with a solution for these latches. It was reportedly a little bit of work but it came out well. First, grind the piece with the finger hole in it front facing you completely flat, then go to a local hardware store and get a piece of flat stock steel that's the same width and depth as the piece that has broken off. You'll then want to cut it so that it extends from finger hole to just 1/16" past where the broken piece extends. Trace the curve on the new piece from broken piece using a grinder. Finally, carefully center this onto the piece and rivet it into place then paint with an epoxy paint.
As for the top tilt guides, you can try to get a thick piece of aluminum angle and trim it to use as a substitute.
As for the top tilt guides, you can try to get a thick piece of aluminum angle and trim it to use as a substitute.