Window Security
Window Security
in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:55 amby Chris Dale (deleted)
IMG_0592.JPG - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)IMG_0591.JPG - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)I was amazed when I bought my Triton 420 two years ago that the window openers did not have a locking mechanism. As a completely new member I thought I might share my inexpensive solution.
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I made a number of these (enough for my Triton) from one piece of black plastic conduit purchased from B&Q for £2. They slip over the window handles and prevent lifting by a tool inserted through the window seal.
As you can see I have added a couple more photos which give the dimensions as well as showing one in place.
RE: Window Security
in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Wed Mar 29, 2017 9:35 amby eribanaut • | 1.228 Posts
Having been robbed as we slept, I like that, a nice simple [and cheap] solution.
After our robbery we bought these which work well, but I like your solution.
http://lock-m-out.co.uk/
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RE: Window Security
in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Wed Mar 29, 2017 10:16 amby Aaron Calder • | 3.834 Posts
Quote: Chris Dale wrote in post #1Any chance of a picture of one fitted, Chris, or a brief description of how they work as I'm having difficulty understanding the principle? Can you provide measurements of length, diameter, cut-outs etc?
I made a number of these (enough for my Triton) from one piece of black plastic conduit purchased from B&Q for £2. They slip over the window handles and prevent lifting by a tool inserted through the window seal.
I'm all in favour of simple, cost-effective DIY solutions to problems. If they do the job it would represent something like a £90 saving on the proprietary locks featured in the video.
This would make a good topic for our 'How to...........' section.
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RE: Window Security
in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Wed Mar 29, 2017 10:26 amby ChrisCM (deleted)
It looks to me as if it works on the same principle as the lock -m-out, when it's placed over the handle the "tail" stops it lifting. As you say Aaron, a darn sight cheaper than £90! I await further details from Chris with interest.
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in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:14 amby Poptop320 • | 2.631 Posts
Quote: Chris Dale wrote in post #1
I was amazed when I bought my Triton 420 two years ago that the window openers did not have a locking mechanism. As a completely new member I thought I might share my inexpensive solution.
I made a number of these (enough for my Triton) from one piece of black plastic conduit purchased from B&Q for £2. They slip over the window handles and prevent lifting by a tool inserted through the window seal.
That looks like an excellent simple solution ....
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in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:53 amby mr_underhill • | 688 Posts
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in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Thu Mar 30, 2017 1:25 pmby Aaron Calder • | 3.834 Posts
RE: Window Security
in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Thu Mar 30, 2017 3:18 pmby hob (deleted)
Can you let us know the inside diameter of the tubing please? my local hardware place stocks 15 mm and 22 mm water pipe but I will have to buy a 3 meter length.
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RE: Window Security
in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Sat Apr 01, 2017 2:56 pmby SteveH (deleted)
Behold and thank you Chris. I used 20mm conduit. Works just fine.
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