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Window Security

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:55 am
by 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.

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in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Wed Mar 29, 2017 9:32 am
by Frantone (deleted)

Looks a simple solution. Do you just put one on each window?

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in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Wed Mar 29, 2017 9:35 am
by eribanaut •

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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/
Dave

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in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Wed Mar 29, 2017 10:16 am
by Aaron Calder •

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Quote: Chris Dale wrote in post #1
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.

Any 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'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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in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Wed Mar 29, 2017 10:26 am
by 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 Wed Mar 29, 2017 10:34 pm
by Chris Dale (deleted)

Yes one should be enough

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in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Thu Mar 30, 2017 6:27 am
by Deeps (deleted)

A picture of it in place would be greatly appreciated thanks.

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in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Thu Mar 30, 2017 9:46 am
by hampshireman (deleted)

Robbed while sleeping? Wow!

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in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:14 am
by Poptop320 •

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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 am
by mr_underhill •

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Thanks Chris, I am just off to the shed !

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in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Thu Mar 30, 2017 11:41 am
by SteveH (deleted)

Nice one Chris.

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in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Thu Mar 30, 2017 1:25 pm
by Aaron Calder •

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Thanks, Chris. All is now clear!

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in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Thu Mar 30, 2017 3:18 pm
by 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.