Window handle broken in closed position

[Slarti]

On my double glassed windows I have these handles https://www.handlesandhinges.co.uk/troj ... -in-white/

One of them the button is depressed and not springing out, and the handle won't turn, so I thought I'd replace it with the spare that I have.

Only trouble is, as the handle won't turn, I cant get at 2 of the screws that hold it onto the window frame.

Other than using a crowbar to rip it off, andbody got any ideas how I might shift it?

Slarti

[Dod101]

I have precisely those handles on my windows as well. When I had to replace one a year or two ago I used Handlestore Ltd. They had the biggest selection I have ever seen and more to the point, a very helpful helpline by telephone. I think if I were you I would give them a call. I always think in situations like yours that this must have happened before and there will be a solution.

Check the number via their website. I am only a satisfied customer, no other connection!

Dod

[supremetwo]

Have a look at a working one.

If the button operates a flap that drops into a recess below the handle, you might be able to ease the flap up with thin rigid material. I would use a 30 thou feeler gauge.

Otherwise, cut off the handle with a hack saw.

[richlist]

Locksmith.

[supremetwo]

Video shows your type 2m 30s in:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJvshk0boXU

[Slarti]

Video shows your type 2m 30s in:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJvshk0boXU

Looks so easy, but it still took me 10 minutes. Dexterous, I am not

Thanks.
Slarti

[supremetwo]

Locksmith.

My surname is "Smith".

[sg31]

One of my properties was broken into through a DG window. They smashed a fanlight then reached in and hit the window handle lock of the casement with a hammer. It broke and they opened the window. The handles were die cast and very brittle.

I'm not suggesting you try this, the solution in the clip is much more elegant.

[Slarti]

the solution in the clip is much more elegant.

It worked, though with the handle being on a fan light, the bit I needed to poke on the top and a wash hand basin between me and it, together with my innate clumsiness, it wasn't quite that simple.

At least I remembered to put the plug in the sink before working over it, so the 2 screws I dropped didn't go down it

Slarti

[sg31]

It worked, though with the handle being on a fan light, the bit I needed to poke on the top and a wash hand basin between me and it, together with my innate clumsiness, it wasn't quite that simple.

At least I remembered to put the plug in the sink before working over it, so the 2 screws I dropped didn't go down it

Slarti

Well done with the plug. I've lost count the number of times I've ignored that simple action.....and paid the price.