I have tried this but my window has a non-removable seal so I can't see a darn thing. The window is jammed on only one side and I still can't get a hook on the locking pins. Any ideas?

@TheOffGridFamily

6 жыл бұрын

I don't have any ideas for you, I'm sorry. I will pin this to the top of the comments in the hopes that someone else may be able to help you. Good luck

@easthantsXC

6 жыл бұрын

you need to use a paint stripper to prize open the gap. Its better than using a screwdriver as it will spread the pressure and not chip or dent the upvc

@mrjfadams1

6 жыл бұрын

Did you manage to sort it out? I have the same problem

@MrBlinky252

5 жыл бұрын

Same problem. Please advise. I read I might have to drill into the frame... outch

@cplcabs

2 жыл бұрын

Hammer

I like tutorials like this. So many people tell you their life story first

Thanks mate.. It took a lot of persevering.. Mine was jammed on the right corner.. But thanks to you I managed to get a window jammed for the last ten years finally open. 👍

@TheOffGridFamily

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Im so happy my video helped.

Thank you very much, I have been trying to open a jammed lock many ways, past methods all failed. Until I came across your video. I popped the lock in one attempt. ( Total genius ). I thank you very much.

@TheOffGridFamily

6 жыл бұрын

Im so glad I could help you :)

Thank you so much.

Brilliant thanks so much 👍👍👍👍👍👍 saved a few Bob

@TheOffGridFamily

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could help buddy

Cheers fella, no more mouldy bathroom!

@TheOffGridFamily

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help 😊

Thankyou just opend ours after 2 years closed

@TheOffGridFamily

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it helped

Thanks, I have a stuck mechanism on my window that opens from the bottom and was quoted £250 to supply and fit new mechanism. I decided to have a go myself and looked on youtube and found this video, I will try thiand if I window open I will buy a new mechanism for £20 and fit myself

@TheOffGridFamily

6 жыл бұрын

Well good luck and if you need any help just ask.

THANKYOU!!!!! OMGGGG

@TheOffGridFamily

2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome 🙂

What do you recommend for a window with internal pins that engage with the verticals on the frame?

@TheOffGridFamily

5 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I don't know enough about it to offer any suggestions. I'm sorry

@scottheys-limonard6541

3 жыл бұрын

Did you find a solution? I now have this problem...

hi removed my handle to fit a new one but the opening / closing metal catch at the bottom will not move fully to the left as I open the window ?...can you advise...thx

@TheOffGridFamily

Жыл бұрын

Hi there. I can only suggest some WD40 to see if that will loosen it up. Other than that it's really hard to diagnose over the internet. Good luck my friend

I have a problem where my window will not close and handle is broken, getting really chilling now in Britain any advise to close it?

@TheOffGridFamily

6 жыл бұрын

DragonShotgun i have done a video on this somewhere. All i did was screw a cord into where the handle was and used it to pull the window closed. Not an ideal fix but worked temporarily. It should stop you getting frost bite lol. Where in the UK are you?

@kraken955

6 жыл бұрын

Thank for the quick reply, ahh tried that but it is a bedroom window and afraid if I pull it hard enough it will fall out because it looks like one side of the hinge is broken - it is +10 year old window I think the parts has rusty, probably needs to be replace by now. I live in London, started snowing in the area I haven't seen snow for awhile.

@TheOffGridFamily

6 жыл бұрын

DragonShotgun maybe you could try cutting a bit of wood and some insulation to size just to cover the opening while its so cold. We are in wales and its the 3rd lot of snow we have had this year. If it gets any colder im affraid the chickens may be moved inside with us!! Good luck my friend

@kraken955

6 жыл бұрын

Currently the gap is filled with some Sponge Tape which I bought and some old clothes and lots of tape. Ah Wales must be worst there, I think the bad weather will last few days hope your chickens dont get too cosy inside ! Good luck to you too

@TheOffGridFamily

6 жыл бұрын

DragonShotgun you have pretty much done what i would do. Just save for a window or make something. If yoy need a hand just send me a message/email. If the chickens start to enjoy the heat i will show them the oven ;)

What about if there's a casing that's over the mechanism so can't get the Alan key to hook on?

@TheOffGridFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Is there anyway of getting anything under/in the casing? If not I'm sorry I can't help

I looked at other windows in house. Those windows when in closed position, I can’t move the lock mechanism , without using handle. So how could I possibly move it pushing Allen key down and shifting it!

@TheOffGridFamily

2 жыл бұрын

This will work for certain types of windows but sadly not all.

One side of my bathroom window wont open. The other side does. Same type of window as this. Opens at the bottom. Was fine yesterday

@TheOffGridFamily

4 жыл бұрын

If it's the same as this one then it's really easy to sort. Just don't pull the whole rubber strip out as you can then add it back. Good luck

MY window lock is shuck and l have mannered the vise grips and it will not open what will l do next ?

@TheOffGridFamily

5 жыл бұрын

Im not really sure what you mean. Explain a bit more and I will see what I can do.

@thestephen8

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheOffGridFamily l have the allen key on the pins and they wont move even when hammered

@TheOffGridFamily

5 жыл бұрын

@@thestephen8 Have you tried some wd40 or similar?

You need to look at a working window first, mine was vertical on the handle so had to be levered up.

@TheOffGridFamily

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean?

So how do I close back the window????

Do u know where can I order handle like that ? I broke last one

@TheOffGridFamily

5 жыл бұрын

I have no idea sorry. Id speak to a company that deal with UPVC windows and doors.

@MrAdnap23

5 жыл бұрын

You can get one from eBay and they’re only a few quid

@MrAdnap23

5 жыл бұрын

Gabriel Kowalczyk try eBay they are only cheap

What happens if the seal isn’t removable?

@TheOffGridFamily

4 жыл бұрын

Try and get something under it. Basically the reason it's romoved is to allow access to the latch.

Wouldn't it have been easier to just buy a new handle, fit it, and then open the window that way?

@TheOffGridFamily

4 жыл бұрын

No because the whole issue with the window was the mechanism was locked shut. That's how the handle got snapped off in the first place

@GP-uu2qe

4 жыл бұрын

And you wouldn’t of watched the video then would ya

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@TheOffGridFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, milk and two sugars please 🙂

I can not close mine so frustrating

@TheOffGridFamily

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that

@leighwatson1861

Жыл бұрын

@@TheOffGridFamily it's okay I'm trying to fix thanks

@TheOffGridFamily

Жыл бұрын

@@leighwatson1861 just persever you will be successful. I just tinker until it works

@leighwatson1861

Жыл бұрын

@@TheOffGridFamily I have done it still got no handle but It shut thanks

@TheOffGridFamily

Жыл бұрын

@@leighwatson1861 well done 😊

who else watching this after accidently snapping off their handle after trying to close it too forcefully XD

@TheOffGridFamily

2 жыл бұрын

We have all done it 😃 I hope you can fix it

@Superutubeking

Жыл бұрын

Me too I was in a bad mood