The 6 Steps To Correctly Measure A Window Espag Lock

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Paddy's DIY - The 6 Steps To Correctly Measure A Window Espag Lock
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In this video I’m going to show you the 6 steps to correctly measure a window espag lock. The best and easiest way to check all the aspects and sizes of the lock is to remove it from the window. Check out my other videos guides on how to open a broken window lock and how to replace a window espag lock
The first thing to check is for a manufacturers name or logo. This will usually be stamped on the faceplate of the lock. In some cases this can be stamped on the gearbox of the lock. Sometimes there will be no name or logo at all.
The second thing to check is if your lock gearbox is inline or offset. An inline lock will have the gearbox positioned in the centre of the faceplate. An offset lock will have the gearbox positioned to one side of the faceplate. This is really important to check, because an inline lock will not fit in place of an offset lock.
The third thing to check is the backset of the window lock. This is basically how deep the lock is recessed into the window. This is measured from the edge of the lock back to the centre of the screw holes or the centre of where the handle goes in. In some cases you will see the size stamped into the gearbox. The most common backset are 20mm, 22mm and 25mm.
The fourth thing to check is the overall length of the lock. Very straight forward, measure from one end to the other.
The fifth thing to check is the width and shape of the faceplate. Nearly all locks are 16mm wide as standard, but there are narrower locks used on old windows. Also the standard shape will be flat, but there are u shaped faceplates.
The sixth and final thing to check is the shape and size of the roller lock. The standard shape is mushroom shaped. Measure the height of the roller from bottom to top. The standard height is 8mm. Also check the diameter and inside diameter of roller.
So to recap. The 6 things to check are:
• The manufacturers name or logo
• Inline or Offset
• The backset
• The overall length
• The width of the faceplate
• The size and shape of the roller

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Amazing, thanks for saving me so much time ordering the wrong mechanisms 👍

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I am impressive to your deep explanation in details in which I could collect the key things in the selection.

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An excellent set of videos - thank you very much - I feel much more confident now that I know exactly what I need to check. Many thanks - It's a pity you can't deliver to UK though.

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Hi Paddy, thanks for information, you're a big help!

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There is so much to measure and know about a simple UPVC window :)

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Tip of the iceberg. You'd really be surprised

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Many thanks. Saved me hundreds of pound I was quoted to fix a single window

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Top advice Paddy, much appreciated.

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Excellent info. Thanks..

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Very helpful...thanks alot ...and used your vid to release a lock...fair play !!

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great video! cheers paddy!

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Need to know all this info, appreciate it.

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Thanks Paddy!!!

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[@Bashey63]

thank you we have an upstairs window locked shut, watching your videos i will be able to open it & go and gt the correct replacement-----my Mrs will think i'm a hero !!

[@Bashey63]

i got the jammed window open ! took off the old ESPAG which had fallen to bits. Used a place in Aintree, Liverpool for a 250mm replacement --but window needed fettling with a Dremel to let it sit flush and its all fixed now---nothing broken, no blood lost and indeed , I am the DIY hero of the day........... thanks again gents.

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Excellent information.
Brilliant video.

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[@acoustic24]

Thanks so much for taking the time to do this Paddy. Helps a lot, although I fear I may not be able to replace mine since it is 13mm width which you advise is now obsolete. Will give it a try though. 👍

[@PaddysDiy]

You might be able to get 13mm offset espags in the UK. Hard to get in Ireland even before brexit, so i gave up trying. Other ways around it though

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[@dheerajpatil6125]

Hi,
you said that for inline handle we must need gearbox at the centre of the espag. is that necessary?

[@Mattlincoln32]

mine is 760mm long 16mm thick. mushrooms 9mm(6mm inside) but im struggling to find this 760mm in length any ideas?

[@ismailerenkaraca4881]

Is there a way to remove the center rotating mechanism? Mine broke and there is no replacement part so I found the same part but shorter. Was thinking of ripping out the center rotating piece and change them

[@PaddysDiy]

No I'm afraid not. They're nearly all welded or riveted to the strip

[@ismailerenkaraca4881]

@@PaddysDiy thats sad to hear, Im looking for a replacement for my 1700x2200 but the same brand does not exist. I looked at the spec sheets of a different brands same size and it looks similar. Will try to use that one instead

[@IvanEarache]

Is it not enough when ordering to just use the code on the mechanism. Mine says GR 90

[@PaddysDiy]

Gr 90 is only a reference for the length. Doesn't tell you anything else

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What's the best way to replace one of these? Can you remove the window?

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