Recent content by dw87uk

I tried forcing the cam round by getting a flat edge down the side of the barrel, but it still didn't move. Also tried the lifting described above and that didn't work either. Thanks, I'm not sure I'd be confident breaking the barrel though - I'd worry I'd end up damaging the door and making...

Yes, that seems to be working correctly as it should.

Yes, I've tried a spare key on the other side of the lock and it goes in but won't turn (in fact it looks like it's not going in as far as it should). @CBW - I've also tried it with the handle downwards and no joy. :(

Yes, the key's in the cylinder lock (in fact it's jammed in and won't come out) and will only turn through an angle of 60 degrees - see photos above. It's just bizarre but the only thing I can think is that the new cylinder lock I put in is faulty which is why it's now totally jammed up.

Unfortunately not. The key will only move between the 11 o'clock and roughly 12 o'clock (actually more like 1 o' clock) position, so a turn of about 60 degrees. I've tried all sorts to get it to move more (WD40, knocking it, pulling it, pushing it, moving it up/down) but it won't budge - and I...

That's right - I can't lock the door. Removing the retaining screw means the cylinder becomes loose, but the cam inside is in the wrong position so I can't get it out.

Ok, I see what you mean. I've just tried pushing the handle up and turning the key with the door closed, as well as with the door open, and unfortunately nothing is allowing the key to budge. Looking into the mechanism it looks like the 'cam' can only move between the 11 o'clock and 12 o'clock...

Thanks, I'll post a photo later - I'm not sure how the hinges are related to the locking system though? Also the locking system seems to work correctly if I manually push the 'levers' (that engage with the door frame) up or down, so I'm not sure that's at fault.

Thanks, I'd wondered that too so I tested it. It behaves as it did when it was in the door, i.e. a bit sticky one side and doesn't work on the other.

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Hi I have a uPVC kitchen door which opens onto a conservatory. It has a Euro cylinder lock which has recently become difficult to turn on one side and, on the other side, the key goes in but doesn't turn at all. I easily removed the cylinder to measure it, put it back in successfully and...

The dining room/kitchen is open plan, but separated from the living room by a door. As mentioned in the other reply, I assume if I leave a valve slightly open then it would take longer to warm up? Therefore by the time the main thermostat turns off, the radiator won't have warmed up as much...

Hi I have a Greenstar 24i Junior combi boiler and a central heating system with a radiator in the bathroom, living room, dining room/kitchen and each of the three bedrooms. All the radiators have TRVs except the ones in the living room, dining room/kitchen and bathroom. The dining room has...