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Need to replace gearbox in uPVC door
spaceboy
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Current one is a Safeware brand which doesn't seem that common especially in shops like Screwfix. I'm wondering if I could replace it with another brand that's more easily available? There are some that look very similar
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Have you looked on ebay for a spare ?Needed to replace mine a while back, only to find it was obsolete. Found an ebay seller who had stocks of matching gearboxes. Replacing the whole multipoint locking system was a step too far for me.Any language construct that forces such insanity in this case should be abandoned without regrets. –
Erik Aronesty, 2014
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Yes. The thing is I need two. I have ordered one for the back door which still locks but you often have to turn the key several times for it to catch. But the other door gearbox is mangled and I can't lock it so need one today.FreeBear said:Have you looked on ebay for a spare ?Needed to replace mine a while back, only to find it was obsolete. Found an ebay seller who had stocks of matching gearboxes. Replacing the whole multipoint locking system was a step too far for me.0 -
Lots of safeware brand online, you want get them from the Diy shedsA thankyou is payment enough .1
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B&Q, Wickes, Homebase, etc.spaceboy said:
DIY sheds?plumb1_2 said:Lots of safeware brand online, you want get them from the Diy sheds
Any language construct that forces such insanity in this case should be abandoned without regrets. –
Erik Aronesty, 2014
Treasure the moments that you have. Savour them for as long as you can for they will never come back again.0 -
The local trade places will often deal with the public as well. I've found them really knowledgeable and helpful in suggesting an alternative when the original part is no longer available. Presumably they come across these issues all the time.1
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