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replacing window trickle vents

I have a few broken ones and the fixing screws for the current ones are 24cm apart but it's very hard to find replacements the same size. Can I just buy any and make new holes?

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  • Tree_pipe99
    Tree_pipe99 Posts: 6 Forumite
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    I bought some a while ago from Amazon and they fitted fine for holes 24cm apart.

    https://amzn.eu/d/7CCnenc

  • Albermarle
    Albermarle Posts: 28,324 Forumite
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    spaceboy said:
    I have a few broken ones and the fixing screws for the current ones are 24cm apart but it's very hard to find replacements the same size. Can I just buy any and make new holes?
    What is the window made from ? UPVC? Wood? Aluminium ?
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