Internal Door Handles 19 pounds or 20 pounds -Is there Quality from Cost

Dandytf

100% agree it's a Latch fault I call it 'sticking' correct term of course is not retracting enough -thanks
This type of Latch fail after 5-6 years- is this to be expected, should I try another set of handles from another range.

thanks mser's

mi-key

Was the handle still turning when you were stuck in there, or was it completely solid? If it was still moving, but the door wasn't opening then that is definitely a problem with the latch, not the handles 

Any handles will do as there really isn't anything to go wrong with them. The handles and the latch are separate pieces, so if you buy new handles then you don't normally get the latch with them. When you remove the handles you should be able to see the metal part still in the door, with a square hole in the middle of it. The handles just turn this with the square bar that goes through the handle, and that is what make the latch retract

Alderbank

Your pictures are not actually bathroom door handles. The bathroom handles fitted by builders can be locked from the inside and have a sort of emergency release on the outside.

However since you don't need locking handles I recommend that you have all your latches replaced with roller ball doorlatches such as these, a very simple job:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Securit-Adjustable-Roller-Ball-Catch/dp/B00UFNCFU0/ref=asc_df_B00UFNCFU0/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=272054178218&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7012147157764197204&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007359&hvtargid=pla-534533048390&th=1

You can then have any handles you like without fear, even keep your old broken ones if you wish, the door will open every time.

PS: all latches, even roller balls, do need a tiny amount of loving care to give their best. A touch of spray lubricant for locks once a year is enough.

Dandytf

mi-key said:

Was the handle still turning when you were stuck in there, or was it completely solid? If it was still moving, but the door wasn't opening then that is definitely a problem with the latch, not the handles 

Any handles will do as there really isn't anything to go wrong with them. The handles and the latch are separate pieces, so if you buy new handles then you don't normally get the latch with them. When you remove the handles you should be able to see the metal part still in the door, with a square hole in the middle of it. The handles just turn this with the square bar that goes through the handle, and that is what make the latch retract

The handle dropped to 12:15 which is quarter turn enough to open door, it stopped solid though door wasn't open?
I have used right hand force thinking it would 'budge' when piece snapped clean.
The opposite side of door now has handles removed by Emergancy crew -that metal rod that goes straight through door before either sides of handles attach to-Is it possible it's thats what stuck. i.e. square bar.
The door wasn't opening-then it was latch from above info

thanks!

Dandytf

Alderbank said:

Your pictures are not actually bathroom door handles. The bathroom handles fitted by builders can be locked from the inside and have a sort of emergency release on the outside.

However since you don't need locking handles I recommend that you have all your latches replaced with roller ball doorlatches such as these, a very simple job:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Securit-Adjustable-Roller-Ball-Catch/dp/B00UFNCFU0/ref=asc_df_B00UFNCFU0/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=272054178218&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7012147157764197204&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007359&hvtargid=pla-534533048390&th=1

You can then have any handles you like without fear, even keep your old broken ones if you wish, the door will open every time.

PS: all latches, even roller balls, do need a tiny amount of loving care to give their best. A touch of spray lubricant for locks once a year is enough.

These look to be very important indeed.
Is it possible to buy door handle packs to include those Security Roll Bars, or purchase separate.

Thanks appreciated as my FD30 Fire Door does have Emergancy Latch where I don't use a Key to open or unlock door from inside.

mi-key

Dandytf said:

mi-key said:

Was the handle still turning when you were stuck in there, or was it completely solid? If it was still moving, but the door wasn't opening then that is definitely a problem with the latch, not the handles 

Any handles will do as there really isn't anything to go wrong with them. The handles and the latch are separate pieces, so if you buy new handles then you don't normally get the latch with them. When you remove the handles you should be able to see the metal part still in the door, with a square hole in the middle of it. The handles just turn this with the square bar that goes through the handle, and that is what make the latch retract

The handle dropped to 12:15 which is quarter turn enough to open door, it stopped solid though door wasn't open?
I have used right hand force thinking it would 'budge' when piece snapped clean.
The opposite side of door now has handles removed by Emergancy crew -that metal rod that goes straight through door before either sides of handles attach to-Is it possible it's thats what stuck. i.e. square bar.
The door wasn't opening-then it was latch from above info

thanks!

Yes a quarter turn will be enough to open the door normally, so that indicates that the handle was turning the square bar that operates the latch. You can see this if you put the square bar through the hole when the door is open and turn it, you should see the latch going in and out.

plumb1_2

Failed door latch imo.

Dandytf

My treasured FD30 Fire Door, emergancy services gaining entry 'by any means neccessary'

mi-key

Dandytf said:

My treasured FD30 Fire Door, emergancy services gaining entry 'by any means neccessary'

It's a shame, but just as well they did manage to get in and save you!

Dandytf

@mi-key

thanks it was phenomenon rescue effort.
Not finding much luck arranging FD30 Fire door repair though starting via home emergency, before local joiner visit.

thanks