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Handy Person
Northville, Michigan
Jan 7, 2015
Handy Person from Northville, Michigan
Jan 7, 2015
Papaiz 323
From another website, I determined this was a Papaiz 323 with a 7/8" backset. Looking for a black or brown or antique bronze lockset with a very plain straight handle like Schlage Lattitude. Would rather have a hole in the door than this ugly tarnished brass curved handle latch. Would your 40-0 ... (cont.)
Home Owner
USA
Jan 7, 2015
Home Owner from USA
Jan 7, 2015
swisco 82-002k won't latch
Hi I have a swisco 82-002K that won't latch on. I heard this is a common issue with this type of lock. Do you have any tips to make it work properly?
Home Owner
Titusville
Jan 7, 2015
Home Owner from Titusville
Jan 7, 2015
Color Tip for 31" spiral balance
Hello my friend, My window size is 62 1/5 inches x 36 1/5 inches. I have a spiral tilt window balance broken and I need to replace it, it has 5/8 diameter of white pipe plastic and 31 inch long, the tip shows white color but the pivot shoe have black circle where the window is attached. I need to ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Bartlett, Ill
Jan 6, 2015
Handy Person from Bartlett, Ill
Jan 6, 2015
Strike for 40-183
I am looking at buying the 40-183 mortise set, in satin nickel, to replace my Emco Forever view brass handles, mortise set. Looks like the sizes will fit, but i need a strike plate to match your 40-183. Do you make it? Thanks, too cold in Chi Town to take exisitng mortise set apart to confirm exact ... (cont.)
Home Owner
USA
Jan 6, 2015
Home Owner from USA
Jan 6, 2015
Spiral Balance Identification
This is from a double hung window. I need three. The entire rod measures 26 3/8". And 3/8" in diameter.
Quick Learner
USA
Jan 6, 2015
Quick Learner from USA
Jan 6, 2015
Need casement window lock part
This is for a white casement window. The plate measures 3 1/16" by 13/16".
Home Owner
Palm Coast
Jan 6, 2015
Home Owner from Palm Coast
Jan 6, 2015
#80-207 hook is hanging up
Purchased a SWISCO Security Safety Lock 80-027. The J-hook doesn't slide smoothly in place no matter what we do or how we adjust it. IS THERE A SECRET TO THIS? My husband and I feel like the two stooges.
Home Owner
atlanta ga
Jan 6, 2015
Home Owner from atlanta ga
Jan 6, 2015
found no markings on windows or part
window wont stay up. entire balance shoe and spring missing from left side of window. dims are approx. 1.25" wide and 9/16" thick.
Handy Person
Michigan
Jan 6, 2015
Handy Person from Michigan
Jan 6, 2015
Backset for Pella storm door latch?
What is the backset on a Pella storm door latch. 7/8" or 1" or something larger? Looking for a replacement for a Papaiz 323 but want black or antique bronze and a straight contemporary handle.
Home Owner
St. Louis, MO
Jan 6, 2015
Home Owner from St. Louis, MO
Jan 6, 2015
Tilt Latch Identification
Hello, I'm trying to identify my broken latch. From reading other posts, it seems that the latch length and prong type is the most important; yet, it's the hardest for me to measure accurately. I believe the prong is 7/16" and the latch dimenstions are 2" long and 3/4" wide. The color is beige. I ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Trabuco Canyon
Jan 6, 2015
Home Owner from Trabuco Canyon
Jan 6, 2015
Cannot find replacement for broken window lock
Hello! My name is Brittany and Im hoping you will be able to help me! My condo is currently in escrow and I need to fix a broken window lock on one of the windows but I am unable to locate a lock that will work. The window or the lock does not have any sticker, tag or anything that will identif ... (cont.)
Contractor
Tampa
Jan 6, 2015
Contractor from Tampa
Jan 6, 2015
Kinco Window removal
I have a single-hung aluminum window that has a broken balance or both. My problem is I can not get the window out of the frame to service the balancer. The balance tube is in the way. Bottom of window is free of channel, but top of window (side) will not come out. Window stops are removed. Som ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Winter garden, FL
Jan 6, 2015
Handy Person from Winter garden, FL
Jan 6, 2015
HARCAR window plastic bead
Hi I'm having issues finding the right bead for my windows. Here's a photo of the bead cross section. Anything like this available? thank you Nick
Quick Learner
Mass
Jan 6, 2015
Quick Learner from Mass
Jan 6, 2015
Taller door sweep than 40-210?
Is the a taller door sweep available. I need about 1 1/2"
Quick Learner
Jan 6, 2015
Quick Learner
Jan 6, 2015
need one of these for left side of window. it is missing.
See pic for part. No markings seen on part.
Landlord
ohio
Jan 6, 2015
Landlord from ohio
Jan 6, 2015
11600-17 C 26 6#31 Andersen sash balance
HI WE HAVE A #11600-17 C 26 6#31 DATE 2-86 NEED RIGHT SIDE AND LEFT What is your # to order thanks Tom
Home Owner
Jan 6, 2015
Home Owner
Jan 6, 2015
81-018 with solid wheel, no groove?
I am looking for the same part # but it has an(A)at the end and has a solid poly wheel no groove everything i see has a grooved wheel.
Home Owner
St Augustine FL
Jan 6, 2015
Home Owner from St Augustine FL
Jan 6, 2015
Pella aluminum and glass sliding patio door approx 6 years old and purchased at lowes or HD
It appears either the 81-098 or the 81-244 is what I need. How can I tell the difference in what I have. I need stainless steel due to salt water.
Home Owner
Edison NJ
Jan 6, 2015
Home Owner from Edison NJ
Jan 6, 2015
Patio Door Outside Handle
the screws don't fit in properly in my handle as the part which keeps the screw tight is broken, I have attached the image. please advice me with a proper handle. Image attached for your reference.
Handy Person
San Francisco, CA
Jan 6, 2015
Handy Person from San Francisco, CA
Jan 6, 2015
Replacing window pile on metal frames
I have 35-yr-old single pane windows with metal (aluminum?) frames. I'd like to replace the pile which is missing entirely, disintegrating, filthy or just not sealing well. The existing pile measures with a 1/4" wide tab and 1/8" deep pile. (see the first three photos). Some of the windows ar ... (cont.)