tilt-in release catches on existing, aging replacement windows in use in the house when we bought it.
Home Owner from 08757
Jun 6, 2019 12:37 pm
There are no names, numbers, or markings on these parts. They appear to be able to be assembled and used on either side of the window; but if a suitable replacement is side-specific, I need 2 each of left and right. There are only 2 windows in the house using these particular tilt-in catch releases. Also, a "LOCK" capability (visible in photo of installed part) is not vital in an otherwise suitable replacement part. Thank you.
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Home Owner from 08757
Jun 13, 2019 1:52 pm
The overall perimeter dimensions of your suggested replacements look similar to mine; but the distance on center between fastener holes on my existing parts is 2-5/8", not 2-7/8" as on yours; and the distance from the striker end to the near mounting hole on center on mine is 9/16", compared with 7/8" on yours. So I would be forced to re-drill mounting holes to accommodate yours, unless you have a more exactly sized replacement to mine. Not the worst outcome, unless you can suggest better...
Home Owner from 08757
Jun 13, 2019 2:41 pm
Or, do you have available this internal sliding latch part for my unit? See attached photo, and I will send additional measurements if you do have something like it and need them. This part is the whole trouble--the pointy end breaks off when I attempt to tilt the sash in. Crazy glue will suffice to hold it together, but it will re-break whenever I tilt the sash in. I do not wish to replace these entire windows over this issue! Thank you for your perseverance.
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Paul from SWISCO
Jun 14, 2019 7:46 am
Thanks for getting back to us. I'm afraid the individual latch portion of the assembly is not available by itself. You'll need an all new latch.
That said, I cannot find anything with a 2-5/8" spacing in this style. The 26-078 and 26-079 appear to be the closest options we have at this time. I apologize for the inconvenience.
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