Thanks for this little video - I bought a new standard inward opening latch like this one as the little button for the deadlock slider snapped off the old one, but as I needed to fit it to an outward opening garage door, I had to take it apart, reverse the position of the latch, and I must have spent hours fiddling about trying to get the spring back (as It flew out when I took the backing plate off so no idea where it was originally). I watched a couple of YT clips but none showed the spring in any great detail - but yours, was the one - made it clear how to fit it, how to position it and how to make sure it was sufficiently sprung! All back together and works like a dream. Sanity restored and you made it look simple (which it is when you know what you are doing. Cheers!
thanks so much. saved my skin. thought i'd attempt a quick fix of the internal button which had worked its way loose and today fell off. looked fairly doable until i totally misunderstood how the spring went back on afterwards. happyu to say its now fixed having watched your video. thanks again for making this.
How are your carpentry skills? Without actually seeing your actual situation it's hard to say, but ultimately you may have to cut out the section of damaged frame (actually a bit bigger than just the damaged area so as something good to join to) and patch in a new section of wood on which to attach the strike plate. If it is a painted frame it's slightly easier as you can get away with more filler which will be hidden by the new paint. The security of your lock is only as good as the substrate to which it is attached.
If just the screw holes are striped out, then you can still them out sufficiently to plug them with suitable dowels (glued in). You can then drill new holes.
Nothing special, just what I have in the garage cupboard.... which is currently Lithium Grease, which I got from Toolstation, but will be available at Screwfix, B&Q, Wickes, Homebase, Halfords or any car shop.
Hello, my front door is currently locked shut with the night latch and I can’t open it. Do I need to call a locksmith or can I do something from the inside? Thank you.
If it is a modern latch, the retaining screws are likely to be concealed whilst the door is shut as they are usually on the side where the actual latch is. If it is an older one you may have visible screws, in which case you may wish to have a go yourself to overcome the immediate problem.
The lock button is usually only a simple slide device that then impedes the operation of the main lock. Have tried to move the lock bottom whilst manipulating the main opening knob to see if this releases any excess pressure/resistance on the lock ?
Sounds potentially like a barrel problem. So the key can't turn at all? Perhaps try squirting some WD40 oil into the key hole and try jiggling the key a bit. Failing this it looks like you'll need to get a professional in.
Thanks for this little video - I bought a new standard inward opening latch like this one as the little button for the deadlock slider snapped off the old one, but as I needed to fit it to an outward opening garage door, I had to take it apart, reverse the position of the latch, and I must have spent hours fiddling about trying to get the spring back (as It flew out when I took the backing plate off so no idea where it was originally). I watched a couple of YT clips but none showed the spring in any great detail - but yours, was the one - made it clear how to fit it, how to position it and how to make sure it was sufficiently sprung! All back together and works like a dream. Sanity restored and you made it look simple (which it is when you know what you are doing. Cheers!
Thanks. Saved me buying a new lock. I couldn't get the spring back in the old one!
Thank you so very much, you really need'nt have. You do have the honour of being my first ever "Super Thanks" 🎉
thanks so much. saved my skin. thought i'd attempt a quick fix of the internal button which had worked its way loose and today fell off. looked fairly doable until i totally misunderstood how the spring went back on afterwards. happyu to say its now fixed having watched your video. thanks again for making this.
I am here for the same reason haha
Thanks for the instructional video - you saved me the cost of a new night-latch
Just wanted to say thank you for everything . God bless .
This video is perfect. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Thanks, really useful and clear. Do you (or anyone else) know where I can get a new spring, mine is snapped?
That was a very helpful thank you very much just fixed mine
Excellent video instructions, thank you.
Hey mate, what type of spring do I search to find a replacement please? Mine has completely broke off inside some how🙄
Hello, sorry for the slow reply.
Unfortunately I've never been able to find the springs available as spares.
I have a similar latch, but the wooden frame holding the strike plate has weakened, causing the strike plate to detach. How would you suggest fixing?
How are your carpentry skills? Without actually seeing your actual situation it's hard to say, but ultimately you may have to cut out the section of damaged frame (actually a bit bigger than just the damaged area so as something good to join to) and patch in a new section of wood on which to attach the strike plate. If it is a painted frame it's slightly easier as you can get away with more filler which will be hidden by the new paint.
The security of your lock is only as good as the substrate to which it is attached.
If just the screw holes are striped out, then you can still them out sufficiently to plug them with suitable dowels (glued in). You can then drill new holes.
Thank you very much for everything ! 🙏🙏🙏
What lube is used? Thanks for the vid ☺️
Nothing special, just what I have in the garage cupboard.... which is currently Lithium Grease, which I got from Toolstation, but will be available at Screwfix, B&Q, Wickes, Homebase, Halfords or any car shop.
This was excellent, thank you!
Thanks so much, very informative
Very helpful video.thank you
BRILLIANT M8! U R VERY GOOD!
Hello, my front door is currently locked shut with the night latch and I can’t open it. Do I need to call a locksmith or can I do something from the inside? Thank you.
If it is a modern latch, the retaining screws are likely to be concealed whilst the door is shut as they are usually on the side where the actual latch is. If it is an older one you may have visible screws, in which case you may wish to have a go yourself to overcome the immediate problem.
The lock button is usually only a simple slide device that then impedes the operation of the main lock. Have tried to move the lock bottom whilst manipulating the main opening knob to see if this releases any excess pressure/resistance on the lock ?
Thank you for your reply. The screws are indeed inside and I can’t access them. The ‘barrel’ is stuck halfway between being open and closed.
Sounds potentially like a barrel problem. So the key can't turn at all? Perhaps try squirting some WD40 oil into the key hole and try jiggling the key a bit.
Failing this it looks like you'll need to get a professional in.
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