[32] How to fit a window restrictor / child safety catch on a uPVC window

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  • @PaddysDiy
    @PaddysDiy  Před rokem +4

    Hey lovely people! Why not buy me a cup of coffee or a beer to say thanks. Click on the THANKS button above 👍☕🍺

  • @deffstar69
    @deffstar69 Před rokem +1

    Thx for that. Very competent at DIY and used to make uPVC windows. Never fitted a restrictor but have to fit one. Even better is the fact you have used the exact ones I'm getting from Screwfix. Ordered left and right will take back the one I don't need. Thx very informative.

  • @TonyAFC85
    @TonyAFC85 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Bought some on Amazon with no instructions but there’s a QR code that brings you to this video 😂

  • @dinkydoo66
    @dinkydoo66 Před 2 lety +6

    What a great video. Taught me everything I need to know to do this job. Thanks so much! 😀

  • @Flames999
    @Flames999 Před rokem

    What a brilliant video. Will be fitting restrictor's at my Grandsons house on Sunday hope all goes as easily as you make it look. Thankyou.

  • @aldandrea
    @aldandrea Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks. They should send a link to your video with every pack.

  • @markp8295
    @markp8295 Před rokem +3

    Great video. Helped me install mine.
    I bought some restrictors from Amazon and they linked to your video. Pretty sure you're not affiliated with the company "Aongray".

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před rokem +1

      Glad it helped 👍 no, that's news to me. I'll check it out

  • @dgbene1463
    @dgbene1463 Před rokem +1

    Great video thanks, full explanation to get the job done.👍

  • @khiggins8733
    @khiggins8733 Před rokem +2

    Great video as always .Thanks Paddy 👍

  • @mrshoney2624
    @mrshoney2624 Před 2 lety

    Thankyou paddy for that video, Very nicely demonstrated and most importantly with safety in mind for those people passing below you.
    I've just bough some of these to fit, and they do have a little bit of weight in them so if you accidentally drop one from a height whilst fitting it, it could injur someone on the footpath below, so you could also maybe tie a string on it or you could put a little cordon around your area to reduce accidents.
    Safety first DIY second.
    Thanks again god bless

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah, good point. String on the restrictor would be a good idea 👍

  • @martin29976
    @martin29976 Před 5 měsíci

    Great instructions. Thank you. Nice to hear a local accent around this place.?

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Go raibh mile maith agut 🇮🇪

  • @ttsstt1000
    @ttsstt1000 Před rokem

    Why than you so much clear concise and honest

  • @Marties888
    @Marties888 Před 3 měsíci

    Just what I needed. Thank you👍🏽

  • @LoKe1
    @LoKe1 Před 22 dny

    Great video and good demonstration- thanks. BUT how does this restrictor prevent intruders getting in? Surely an intruder could do what you did to release the hook arm from the stud, and then open up the window fully. My reason for wanting restrictors is to stop intruder access when windows are open at night to give ventilation. I can see how these would work for pets or very young children, but not wiley intruders. Please advise! Thank you 😊

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před 19 dny +1

      They're only designed to prevent children from falling out windows. Not security. Google jackloc. They have products more security orientated

    • @LoKe1
      @LoKe1 Před 19 dny

      @@PaddysDiy thanks for your helpful reply - much appreciated 👍🏻

  • @aidanbyrne2109
    @aidanbyrne2109 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi @Paddy's DIY - Great video and very helpful. Can you please share a link to where you purchased the packers from? Thanks.

  • @Reality-d6
    @Reality-d6 Před měsícem

    Had these fitted by window people and now the side where the restrictor is, is not allowing the window to seal on the side of the restrictor.

  • @barneyong2352
    @barneyong2352 Před 2 měsíci

    Hi, thanks for the video. I have a question, how do you remove a stuck or jammed restrictor. My window does not open much anymore. Nay help or advice will be much appreciated. Thank you.

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před 2 měsíci

      Sounds like the bar could be bent. I you push it out far enough to get access to the screws. Remove it that way. Either straighten it out or replace it

  • @caitrionahayes3303
    @caitrionahayes3303 Před 2 lety +1

    Really helpful video - thank you. Can I please ask a favour about a previous video called " How to Replace The Rollers On An Aluminium Sliding Patio Door"? Could you recommend anyone in Galway to help replace rollers on a patio door? Thanks so much

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před 2 lety

      I'm afraid i don't know anyone in galway

    • @caitrionahayes3303
      @caitrionahayes3303 Před 2 lety

      @@PaddysDiy So sorry for delayed reply. Just wanted to say thanks for answering - appreciate it.

  • @jamesobrien2335
    @jamesobrien2335 Před měsícem

    My widows has metal reaforsment inside all round the widows an the screws won't go through how do I get around that?

  • @TonyAFC85
    @TonyAFC85 Před 3 měsíci

    Why do you install the restrictions in the channel closest to the seal?

  • @MrAntonioTech
    @MrAntonioTech Před 5 měsíci

    How would you fit them if the windows open towards the inside of the room and not towards the outside the house as they are in the video? Thanks!

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před 5 měsíci +1

      They don't generally work on tilt and turn windows I'm afraid. You'd need a different type of restrictor

  • @dragonqueen3027
    @dragonqueen3027 Před 4 měsíci

    How do you remove them?

  • @mohammedsiddiqy4870
    @mohammedsiddiqy4870 Před rokem

    Great video...u save me alot of time...

  • @Mohammed.Rahman
    @Mohammed.Rahman Před rokem +1

    Hi, won't the screw possibly break the seal of the window when drilled in from the side?

  • @lover95858
    @lover95858 Před 7 měsíci

    Great job 👏

  • @projectbluediy3077
    @projectbluediy3077 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for video, You have saved me lot of money becouse I had similar problem and I fix it on my own after watching video. ;-)

  • @brarrick
    @brarrick Před 11 měsíci

    Great video!. I have top hung windows only and read somewhere i need restrictors on both sides of the window, is this true?. Also where did you get the packing pieces?. Thanks

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před 11 měsíci +1

      No i haven't heard of any requirements like that in Ireland. Only problem with fitting them on both sides is that it makes it a lot harder to release them. If you google window hinge packers you should find them.

  • @CharlesCollins
    @CharlesCollins Před rokem

    Thanks, Paddy. Helpful video. I think I have a similar window, but iI am not sure what the white plastic thing is at 3.15 next to where you holding the catch. The white plastic piece slide as long the frame, but what does it do?

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před rokem +1

      It's a riser block. They're to keep the window sash lined up in the window frame

    • @CharlesCollins
      @CharlesCollins Před rokem

      @@PaddysDiy Thank you, that makes sense.

  • @gordonjack3163
    @gordonjack3163 Před 23 dny

    Is it possible to use this type of restrictor on a "tilt and turn" type sash?

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před 19 dny

      It's possible, but they're not really designed for them

  • @user-ge4vw2nl5e
    @user-ge4vw2nl5e Před 9 měsíci

    Hi Paddy, thanks for your video. I have all the restrictors but cannot locate "packers" as shown in the video. Can you please let me know if any hardware shop in Dublin stocks them, or where xan I get them
    Thanks Martin

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před 9 měsíci

      www.silvershardware.ie/friction-hinge-packers-to-convert-stack-height-13-17mm-p-451.html
      windoorhc.ie/4mm-friction-hinge-clip-on-packer/

  • @Linda-rn7pg
    @Linda-rn7pg Před 4 měsíci

    Hi I'm wanting the same thing, but needs a key to open. Can't find anything, only one that opens to 100mm which is too wide for my cats.

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před 4 měsíci

      Search for lockable window restrictors? They are more or less the same thing as the ones in the video. Wouldn't recommend leaving the window open to let the cats in and out. These type of restrictors wouldn't offer much of an security. A burgular would have them ripped off in seconds. They're purely to stop accidents with small children. Your best looking for a catflap

    • @Linda-rn7pg
      @Linda-rn7pg Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks, tried searching for lockable, buy they limit opening to 100mm which is to wide, I need no more than 3cm of opening so the cats can't get out. I have the cable locks on the windows, but it's a pain with my Insect nets, as the cable is so long.
      That's why when I saw these than actually fit on the window, I can then have my insect nets up no problem.
      I also have security grilles on the windows too.
      All aspects covered, cats, insects and burglars.

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před 4 měsíci

      Ah i see. Most window restrictors will quote 100mm. Because 100mm is the maximum allowable distance that a window restrictors are allowed to open. The restrictors in the video only allow the window to open about 80mm. The amount of opening depends on where you fit them on the window, and it also depends on the window frame itself. So it's hard to know really

    • @Linda-rn7pg
      @Linda-rn7pg Před 4 měsíci

      Ah. So maybe I can make it smaller, depending on how I fix them. Many thanks

  • @dawsld
    @dawsld Před rokem

    This may be a silly question, but what kind of drill attachment are you using to hold the screws when drilling them into the pvc?

  • @evanroberts5873
    @evanroberts5873 Před rokem

    will they do for a Tilt and Turn window

  • @theangryangelcouk
    @theangryangelcouk Před rokem

    Thanks

  • @WaschyNumber1
    @WaschyNumber1 Před 2 lety

    Is ther a way to temporarily deactivate the catch mechanism that I don't have to bother with it every time I want the window more open🤔

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před 2 lety

      No I'm afraid not. If you deactivate it from it's intended operation you run the risk of forgetting about deactivating it. And then it will be deactivated when you need it to work

  • @doulanglanville132
    @doulanglanville132 Před rokem

    Hi what screws did you use? TIA

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před rokem

      www.amazon.co.uk/TIMco-208Z-Countersunk-Ribbed-Window/dp/B00LFAAKGI/ref=mp_s_a_1_18?crid=1BVTS2CIF8EKF&keywords=pvc%2Bwindow%2Bscrews&qid=1687076918&sprefix=pvc%2Bscrews%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-18&th=1&psc=1
      These are the screws. Pvc repair screws 4.3mm x 20mm

  • @MsKimbo222
    @MsKimbo222 Před 2 lety

    obviously I'll pay you

  • @marcrummusic
    @marcrummusic Před 2 lety

    Hello. Are you in Cork by any chance? Looking to fit restrictors on aluminum windows. Thank you

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před 2 lety +1

      I'm afraid not. I don't know anyone in Cork i could recommend

    • @marcrummusic
      @marcrummusic Před 2 lety

      @@PaddysDiy no worries. Will try myself 👍👍

  • @irishmindoreno842
    @irishmindoreno842 Před rokem

    Where to buy them packers? Link please thank you

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před rokem +1

      www.silvershardware.ie/friction-hinge-packers-to-convert-stack-height-13-17mm-p-451.html

    • @irishmindoreno842
      @irishmindoreno842 Před rokem

      @@PaddysDiy thanks a mill

  • @MsKimbo222
    @MsKimbo222 Před 2 lety

    would you fit some in Dublin please

    • @PaddysDiy
      @PaddysDiy  Před 2 lety

      I don't operate in Dublin I'm afraid