Help - can't open loft hatch

[Mikepcon]

Ive pushed it as far as I can.

[topless360]

Thread ressurection!
With the help of this thread I got mine open. Have you painted yours recently?
Check that there's no paint binding it shut.

Apart from that I'm out of ideas.

[Mikepcon]

There is no paint around the edges.

[JM]

The door opens downwards. The lock normally only needs a 90 degree turn.

Some have a safety on them and they only drop a little then need pulled forward slightly before fully opening.


Is there any movement in your one?

[mybrainhurts]

Mikepcon said:

Ive pushed it as far as I can.

Bet that made her eyes water..

[mybrainhurts]

You need a Bangalore torpedo

[Mikepcon]

Right
I finally sorted it by sawing the end of the lock of with a hacksaw. It turns out part of the mechanism had detached so wasn't moving when I unlocked it.

My problem now is I need to find a new lock somewhere. It needs to have the metal rods also because I have sawed the end off mine

[mybrainhurts]

You should have gone in through the ceiling and tackled it from inside the loft.

Remember that next time...

[Mikepcon]

Anyone know where I can get the correct sort of lock. Cant seem to find anything online

[JM]

Try this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BUDGET-LOCK-RIM-BUDGET-L...

[Mikepcon]

Cheers.
Have ordered one and will see how it goes

[Mikepcon]

The lock I ordered was no suitable - far too small.
What I need is

I found a firm that has them but wont supply them unless I bought the panel of them

Anyone know where I can get one?
Thanks

[hyphen]

Rather than a lock, have you looked at getting a loft Latch/Catch. Then you won't need a key.

[Mikepcon]

The problem is that my hatch is huge so it has supporting rod connected to the lock.

[LocksmithHead]

Hi, Mikepcon.
I'm on the hunt for the same locking mechanism.
Just wondering if you ever found it and where?
any info would be much appreciated.
thank you!